Azi Melkonian
Topanga
Summary
Results-oriented accounting manager with a proven track record of exceeding corporate goals and driving team performance. Expertise in team training and development, supported by extensive management experience in the accounting sector. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that enhances productivity and achieves objectives.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Azi Melkonian DBA The Bottom Line
Self employed
Los Angeles
06.2004 - Current
- Improved financial structure for medical practices by implementing effective controls and checks and balances.
- Managed diverse client accounts with an emphasis on strategic budgeting, controls and timely financial reporting.
- Performed and supervised monthly accounting tasks: including payroll processing, accounts payable, general ledger account analysis, specialized reports and financial statements.
- Managed and team member of Medical startup in Las Vegas, from inception.
Controller
Pacific Oaks Medical Group
Van Nuys
01.1998 - 06.2004
- All regular accounting functions for midsize business.
- Prevented the corporation from going into bankruptcy.
- Required weekly meetings to manage the financial crisis with overview of financial reports by department.
- Restructured departments and negotiated with vendors.
- Set up guidelines for expenditures, partners’ compensation and cash disbursements.
Controller
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
Sun Valley
10.1994 - 01.1998
- 114-bed hospital started as Assistant controller and got promoted to controllers’ position.
- Prepared monthly financial statements, managed audits with Medicare and private providers.
- Supervised four employees; payroll manager, accounts payable, senior accountant, and office manager.
Senior Accountant
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Beverly Hills
11.1989 - 10.1994
- Managed numerous accounts in Grants and Funds.
- Supervised financial activity for each account and reported results to grant managers on a monthly basis.
- Prepared reports for requesting grants to various organizations such as NIH, American Heart Association, etc.
Education
B.S. - Accounting
Woodbury University
Burbank, CaSkills
- An accountant with BS degree with 30 plus years’ experience in general accounting and management skills in operation and employees In addition to managing regular accounting functions: payable, payroll, bank reconciliation, account analysis, financial statements, I specialize in setting up accounting systems, implementing checks and balances, controls, paying detail attention to costs, revenue to optimize profitability Highly Skilled in creating custom reports, budget, business scenarios and business analysis
Affiliations
- Hiking, gardening, reading, Traveling, entertaining
Languages
English
Professional
Armenian
Elementary
Timeline
Azi Melkonian DBA The Bottom Line
Self employed
06.2004 - Current
Controller
Pacific Oaks Medical Group
01.1998 - 06.2004
Controller
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
10.1994 - 01.1998
Senior Accountant
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
11.1989 - 10.1994
B.S. - Accounting
Woodbury University
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