ARTA AJETI

• Key financial planning contact for national presidents and corporate cost center owners, developing monthly P&L forecasts and annual budgets.
• Created and managed financial reporting and analysis (daily/weekly/monthly) in order to provide the most accurate information as it relates to the business activities
• Reviewed, analyzed and incorporated business impacts.
• Maintained forecast processes and models for a rapidly changing business; understood business challenges and proposes solutions.
• Partnered directly with national leadership to translate financial information to non-financial users and supported strategic recommendations.
• Understood and applied macro and micro-economic and other market impacts to business development, communicated with management appropriately.
• Reviewed financial results, researched variances to forecast and budget, identified exceptions, inconsistencies and actionable opportunities for improvement.
• Completed monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to support decision-making at the US and global levels.
• Evaluated financial projections to forecast short and long-term operational liquidity needs, making short-term investment decisions.
• Completed ad hoc data analysis, projects, and financial models as needed by the business.
• Completed large-scale projects, including the annual budget and target-setting processes.
• Identified, developed and maintained effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.
• Analyzed working procedures to identify best practices.
• Collaborated with team members and communicated relevant information to direct leader.
• Upholded the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.

• Analyzed and implemented action plans to rectify issues.

• Developed and implemented financial models and process analysis methods.

• Developed and compared actual expenses against the projected budget.

• Completed monthly operational reviews to check budget compliance and identify areas in need of adjustment.

• Illustrated concepts with charts and graphs showing historical and forecasted trends.

• Processed statistical files after month-end closing.

• Generated reporting packages for business performance results.

• Determined and tracked budget expenses with accuracy and transparency.

• Collaborated with HR to evaluate labor needs and hiring patterns.

• Monitored budget execution work, including obligations incurred and actual expenditures of funds.

• Performed budget formulation work involving review and preparation of budget estimates and financial plans.

• Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

• Analyzed complex financial information to offer recommendations to management, driving decision-making.

• Analyzed financial data to identify trends, patterns, and strategies. • Created financial models to assess opportunities.

• Reviewed costs, expenses, and revenues associated with construction projects.

• Evaluated financial and operational performance of companies facing financial difficulties to determine possible remedies.

• Used best practice models to analyze large amounts of data and share insights.

• Worked cross-functionally with internal departments to align and validate data inputs.

• Assisted senior management in maintaining profitability by analyzing portfolios and implementing strategies and techniques.

• Generated financial reports to garner forecasting, trending, and narrative results analysis for management.

• Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.

• Helped manage accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency

• Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current

• Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy

• Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management, and vendors

• Verified, classified, computed, posted, and recorded accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting

• Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances, and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance

• Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately processing invoices and journal entries

• Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision • Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records

• Prepared and updated vendor files, tax documents, and insurance information

• Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills

• Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations, and billing codes for accuracy

• Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files

• Liaised with vendors and customers to confirm the information and address client issues

• Verified vendor accounts by reviewing documentation, rectifying issues, and contacting account holders.

• Addressed month-end closing functions for detailed reporting

• Designed and created weekly and monthly spending reports

• Supported senior leadership by producing month-end closing reports and advising on remittance for quick resolution

• Tracked income and expenses for business using accounting software

• Processed and reconciled 400+ purchase parts, raw materials, and freight invoices weekly

• Maintained current understanding of state and federal accounting procedures to prevent legal or compliance issues

• Assisted managing leaders to identify and eliminate non-value-added tasks.