Fareedat Abubakar
Bronx,New York
Summary
Experienced in maintaining accurate financial records and efficiently managing ledgers, leveraging in-depth knowledge of financial software to streamline accounting processes and ensure timely reconciliations. Proven track record of ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting financial decision-making through detailed reporting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Bookkeeper
Intuit
09.2024 - Current
- Provide real-time support to clients, ensuring accurate transaction categorization and account reconciliation in QuickBooks Online.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Guide small business owners on bookkeeping practices, empowering them to maintain clean financial records.
- Deliver excellent customer service, resolving inquiries promptly and effectively.
Accounts Receivable Assistant
Everest Security Services Inc
01.2021 - Current
- Prepared and issued invoices for services rendered to clients
- Managed accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection of payments
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions and communications with clients
- Assisted with reconciling accounts and resolving any discrepancies
- Supported financial reporting and analysis by providing relevant accounts receivable data.
Intern, Procurement Team (Contracts)
New York Public Library
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Communicated with service providers, such as program instructors and speakers, to collect W-9 forms and equivalent documentation for foreign guests.
- Created and maintained vendor profiles in Workday, facilitating efficient payment processing by the Accounts Payable team.
- Reviewed scopes of work to ensure contractual clarity and alignment with library requirements.
Accounting Assistant
New York Public Library
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Assisted with the accurate posting of monthly fines, fees, sales, and donation revenue to the general ledger
- Maintained an organized filing system and managed storage of items as needed annually
- Collaborated on various entries and special projects to support accurate financial record-keeping, including bank reconciliation tasks
- Assisted with the upload and posting of monthly fines and fees reports, daily Library Shop sales, and donation revenue to the general ledger
- Assisted with bank reconciliations and other routine accounting tasks
- Played a proactive role in reaching out to employees and branch staff to address discrepancies in financial reports
- Conducted thorough inquiries to resolve issues related to inadequate physical reports and worktags
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in facilitating clear communication and collaboration across departments
- Ensured accuracy and completeness of financial data through effective query resolution processes
- Helped with fiscal year-end audit activities.
Intern
New York Public Library
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Participated in budget planning and forecasting activities
- Analyzed budget variances and provided insights for budget adjustments
- Collaborated with different departments to gather budget-related information
- Managed budget amendments and reallocations, including moving funds between various expense categories, ensuring accurate allocation and documentation of budget changes, addressing funding gaps due to grant renewal delays by reallocating vacancy savings, transferring funds between different Spend Categories, and implementing specific budget amendments.
Library Page
New York Public Library
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service by projecting a positive and courteous attitude to the public
- Organized and maintained library materials by shelving and arranging books, CDs, DVDs, etc
- Assisted patrons with locating materials, answering inquiries, and providing assistance with technology usage
- Supported patrons with basic computer, internet, and audio/visual equipment usage
- Efficiently located and prepared requested library materials.
Education
Bachelor's in Business Administration: Accounting -
Western Governors University
12.2024
Associate in Arts Degree: Business Administration -
Borough of Manhattan Community College
05.2022
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Proficient in Workday
- Proficient with QuickBooks
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Bank statement reconciliation
- Invoice processing
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent customer service and communication abilities
- Bank reconciliation processes
- Accounts receivable management
- Budget Amendments
Timeline
Associate Bookkeeper
Intuit
09.2024 - Current
Intern, Procurement Team (Contracts)
New York Public Library
07.2024 - 10.2024
Intern
New York Public Library
01.2024 - 06.2024
Accounting Assistant
New York Public Library
07.2022 - 10.2024
Library Page
New York Public Library
06.2021 - 04.2023
Accounts Receivable Assistant
Everest Security Services Inc
01.2021 - Current
Associate in Arts Degree: Business Administration -
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Bachelor's in Business Administration: Accounting -
Western Governors University
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