Haitham Alkawi
Midlothian
Summary
Professional with strong background in accounting, equipped to drive financial accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in financial analysis, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. Known for reliable collaboration with teams and adaptability to changing needs. Excel in delivering results through strategic planning and problem-solving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
Embark Consulting LLC
02.2022 - Current
- Manage and oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting
- Oversaw journal entries to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciling accounts and analyzing financial discrepancies
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors during financial audits, providing necessary information and explanations
- Implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data
- Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making and business planning
- Conducted internal audits to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Streamlined reconciliation processes to enhance accuracy and reduce turnaround time.
- Facilitated communication between finance and other departments to enhance collaboration.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
Senior Accountant
NurseCore Management Services LLC
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Prepares weekly and monthly Journal Entries and reconciles balance sheet and Income Statement accounts
- Prepare Financial Reports for distribution
- Monitor and assist in budget preparation and audit functions
- Assists in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes and departments
- Directly supervises employees assigned and their operations
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities following the organization's policies and applicable laws
- The Company Provided Medical Professionals and Nurse Recruiting Services for Hospitals, Clinics, and Medical Facilities
- Facilitated communication between finance and other departments to enhance collaboration.
- Oversaw journal entries to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Prepared financial forecasts to assist in strategic planning and investment decisions.
Staff Accountant
The Medicus Firm
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Assisted in preparing annual budgets by gathering input from various departments for accuracy.
- Analyzed month-end financial results and developed financial reports (monthly, quarterly, and yearly)
- Reconciled budgets and various accounts such as fixed assets, depreciation, and expenditures
- Researched and analyzed historical trends and developed forecasts
- Maintained accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, and supplier payments
- Prepared reports and documentation for internal and external customers and stakeholders
- Company Provided Medical Professionals Recruiting Services for Hospitals, Clinics, and Medical Facilities
- Analyzed budget variances for management to inform strategic decisions.
Staff Accountant
2020 Companies, Inc.
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Assisted in preparing annual budgets by gathering input from various departments for accuracy.
- Analyzed budget variances for management to inform strategic decisions.
- Reviewed general ledger entries to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Conducted account reconciliations for timely resolution of variances.
- Assisted with tax preparation by gathering necessary documents and data.
- Managed accounts receivable by tracking outstanding balances and sending reminders.
Accountant
Eagle Machine Sales and Services, Inc.
02.2014 - 08.2015
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
Education
Master of Science - Accountancy
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana-Champaign, IL05.2020
Graduate Certificate - Accounting And Finance
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX03.2017
Bachelor of Administration - Accounting And Finance
Arab International University
Damascus, Syria05.2012
Skills
- General ledger accounting
- Financial reporting
- Audit support
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial statement review
- Inventory accounting
- Accounts receivable management
- Generally accepted accounting principles
- Intercompany transactions
- Variance analysis
- ERP systems expertise
- Payroll processing
- Cash flow management
- Fixed asset accounting
- Payroll oversight
Certification
Southern Methodist University, TX, Graduate Finance Certificate Program (GFCP), 03/17, GFCP is a 21-week program covering financial markets, statement analysis, international corporate finance, insurance and risk management, investments and fundamental financial concepts and techniques.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Embark Consulting LLC
02.2022 - Current
Senior Accountant
NurseCore Management Services LLC
02.2020 - 02.2022
Staff Accountant
The Medicus Firm
10.2017 - 01.2020
Staff Accountant
2020 Companies, Inc.
08.2015 - 10.2017
Accountant
Eagle Machine Sales and Services, Inc.
02.2014 - 08.2015
Southern Methodist University, TX, Graduate Finance Certificate Program (GFCP), 03/17, GFCP is a 21-week program covering financial markets, statement analysis, international corporate finance, insurance and risk management, investments and fundamental financial concepts and techniques.
Master of Science - Accountancy
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Graduate Certificate - Accounting And Finance
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Administration - Accounting And Finance
Arab International University
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