Ekaterina Kourtseva
San Jose,CA
Summary
Reliable and adaptable accounting professional with a strong ability to learn and apply new skills to enhance team success and drive organizational growth. Recognized expertise in developing internal controls and policy planning, significantly improving financial accuracy. Results-oriented achiever with a proven track record of exceeding targets in fast-paced environments, complemented by a detail-driven approach to analyzing accounting records and financial statements for compliance with established standards. Committed to continuous learning and fostering a positive attitude, consistently striving for excellence in all endeavors.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part-Time Bookkeeper
Sunnyvale Dental Group, Inc.
07.2017 - Current
- Establish QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records of the Dental Practice.
- Review record, and file financial documents, coded accounting entries for all data processing such as deposits, receipts and payments.
- Reconcile and correct issues with financial records in relation to PPP Loans and its Forgiveness.
- Prepare and mail invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Calculate and reconcile K-9 forms for tax purposes for both owners.
- Use AI-assisted tools to improve the accuracy and efficiency of dental documentation, enhance the use of dental terminology and abbreviations, streamline office workflows, and facilitate clear, patient-friendly communication while supporting business operations.
Controller
1World Online, Inc.
08.2011 - 04.2024
- Worked weekends exclusively in a part-time capacity until 2014.
- Managed Full Accounting Cycle under GAAP: monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including inter-companies, processed semi-monthly payroll, balanced general ledger and bank reconciliations, managed expense reports.
- Coordinated with CPA with year-end audits, tax planning.
- Assisted CEO with ad hoc projects: events, speaking events, media events, re-location of multiple offices and planning/re-organizing office set-ups.
- Re-organized and implemented clean and paperless office prior to pandemic-related shut down.
- Created, presented, implemented and maintained benefits Package for Employees.
- Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
Associate Accountant
Proteus Digital Health
07.2011 - 05.2013
- Was responsible for Full cycle of accounts payable, expense reports, prepaids, 3-point-matching.
- Assisted in budgeting and forecasting processes to support financial decision-making.
- Accomplished in five months audit for five previous years as part of new due diligence process for another round of financing.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes and improve overall efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Assisted in budgeting and forecasting processes to support financial decision-making.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
Accounts Payable Accountant
Controller's Group, Inc.
03.2011 - 07.2011
- Monthly processed above 500 accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Reconciled vendor statements, resolved discrepancies, and maintained positive vendor relationships.
- Prepared weekly, monthly, and yearly financial reports related to accounts payable activities.
- Assisted with month-end close processes by preparing and posting journal entries related to accounts payable.
- Conducted regular audits of accounts payable transactions to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Canasco, Inc., Fka Canesta, Inc., Acquired by MSFT
08.2010 - 02.2011
- Brought Accounts Payable up-to-date after clearing-up backlog from previous team.
- Saved $15,000 for overcharged billing for Company.
- Reduced time-frame of payments to all vendors.
- Resolved all issues without supervision and escalation to Management Team.
- Hired as permanent employee from Temporary position after only six weeks.
- Managed Accounting Department M&A during transition time.
- Managed full Cycle Accounts payable: processed invoices with three-point-match, performed weekly check runs.
- Helped with General Ledger Accounts Reconciliations.
- Assisted with General Ledger postings.
- Handled cash receipts: creating cash/wire transfers and posting activities.
- Checked W-9 forms for completeness and accuracy.
Staff Accountant
Cetecom, Inc.
09.2007 - 06.2009
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains ERP financial management system.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Completed monthly bank reconciliation / cash flow on daily basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Assisted during month-end closure.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Managed expense reports for employees.
- Assisted during month-end closure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Human Resource Management
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2007
Associate of Arts - Accounting
De Anza College
Cupertino06-2000
Skills
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains)
- General ledger accounting
- GAAP compliance
- Controls verification /Internal Controls
- Monthly account / bank reconciliation
- Month-end closing
- Monthly / quarterly / year end reports
- Payroll process
- Confidential document control
- Accounts Payable /Accounts Receivable management
- Business Banking Relations
Certification
- Certificate of Achievement in Accounting, De Anza College, 1999
- Certificate of Proficiency in Accounting, De Anza College, 1999
Languages
Dutch Elementary
Russian Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Part-Time Bookkeeper
Sunnyvale Dental Group, Inc.
07.2017 - Current
Controller
1World Online, Inc.
08.2011 - 04.2024
Associate Accountant
Proteus Digital Health
07.2011 - 05.2013
Accounts Payable Accountant
Controller's Group, Inc.
03.2011 - 07.2011
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Canasco, Inc., Fka Canesta, Inc., Acquired by MSFT
08.2010 - 02.2011
Staff Accountant
Cetecom, Inc.
09.2007 - 06.2009
Associate of Arts - Accounting
De Anza College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Human Resource Management
San Jose State University