Fuoma Ali
New York
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Accountant with 10+ years of experience in payroll reconciliation, financial reporting, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, and audit preparation. Strong expertise in GAAP, general ledger accuracy, and payroll systems. Proven ability to support month-end and year-end close, resolve discrepancies, and improve accounting processes to enhance efficiency and internal controls.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Ncheng Inc.
New York
10.2021 - Current
- Reconcile payroll transactions, benefit deductions, tax withholdings, and employer contributions, improving accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Streamlined payroll processes, reducing processing time by 20% and ensuring timely, compliant payroll posting.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and cash activity review, resolving discrepancies in coordination with other departments.
- Prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and manage full month-end close processes.
- Analyze payroll reports and financial data to identify errors, inefficiencies, and trends to strengthen financial reporting.
- Assist in audit preparation by providing payroll support schedules, benefit records, and reconciliation documentation.
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules; support accurate recording of acquisitions and disposals.
- Support budgeting, expenditure tracking, and forecasting, improving forecasting accuracy by 25%.
- Provide guidance on accounting systems and compliance requirements, improving internal controls and team capability.
Staff Accountant
Skift Inc.
New York
10.2016 - 10.2021
- Prepared month-end financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and variance analysis.
- Managed fixed assets and depreciation schedules in compliance with GAAP.
- Assisted with budget analysis and revenue recognition reporting.
- Reconciled bank accounts and prepared general ledger journal entries to maintain accuracy and financial integrity.
- Supported external auditors with detailed documentation, schedules, and explanations.
- Handled AP/AR functions, vendor payments, journal postings, and wire transfers.
Junior Staff Accountant
Sid Lee
New York
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, processed invoices, payroll, and vendor payments.
- Conducted bank reconciliations and assisted in preparation of P&L and balance sheets.
- Streamlined payment processes, reducing processing time by 20%.
- Supported year-end audit by providing required financial documentation.
- Maintained fixed asset schedules and depreciation tracking.
Education
M.S. - Accounting
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 02.2026 - 02.2026
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Devry College
New York, NYSkills
- Payroll Reconciliations
- Payroll Reporting
- Paychex
- Payroll Uploads
- Benefit Deductions
- Bank Reconciliations
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Fixed Assets
- Depreciation
- Audit Preparation
- Audit Support
- Journal Entries
- General Ledger Maintenance
- Scholarship Reconciliation
- Cash Transfers
- GAAP Accounting
- Month-End Close
- Year-End Close
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Netsuite
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Sage - Intacct
- QuickBooks
Personal Information
Hobbies: Home decor (seasonal styling), Travel, Exploring new destinations
Timeline
M.S. - Accounting
Western Governors University
02.2026 - 02.2026
Senior Accountant
Ncheng Inc.
10.2021 - Current
Staff Accountant
Skift Inc.
10.2016 - 10.2021
Junior Staff Accountant
Sid Lee
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Devry College