Haitham Alkawi
Midlothian,TX
Summary
Accounting professional with over ten years of experience in accounts receivable, billing operations, and financial reporting. Demonstrated success in leading AR processes, managing month-end close cycles, and providing actionable insights to leadership. Expertise in process improvement, workflow automation, and cross-department collaboration. CPA candidate recognized for accuracy, integrity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Embark Consulting LLC
Dallas, TX
02.2022 - Current
- Managed monthly financial close processes and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Prepared detailed financial statements and reports for management review.
- Conducted month-end close activities, producing AR aging reports and variance analysis.
- Collaborated with controllers and finance leadership to enhance billing processes and reporting accuracy.
- Supported process automation initiatives while developing standard operating procedures for billing and expense tracking.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies in financial data.
- Maintained detailed records of account transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for management review.
Senior Accountant
NurseCore Management Services LLC
Arlington, TX
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Conducted monthly financial analysis to identify trends and improve decision-making processes.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely transactions.
- Supervised accounting team of three, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards through accurate journal entries and reconciliations.
- Collaborated with leadership on expense classifications and allocation models for efficient resource management.
- Participated in budgeting and forecasting processes to provide actionable insights for financial planning.
Staff Accountant
The Medicus Firm
Dallas, TX
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Generated comprehensive monthly and quarterly financial reports with detailed variance analysis.
- Assisted in budgeting processes and expense tracking for operational efficiency.
- Prepared accurate monthly financial statements for internal reporting and strategic review.
- Efficiently managed account reconciliations, fixed assets, and departmental budgets.
- Conducted thorough analysis of accounts payable and receivable ledgers with reconciliations.
- Reviewed, coded business unit expenses, and assisted in quarterly closings.
- Supported implementation of effective internal controls and optimized billing procedures.
Staff Accountant
2020 Companies, Inc.
Fort Worth, TX
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Prepared budgets, performed general ledger reviews, and reconciled key accounts.
- Supported financial decision-making through analysis of budget variances and trends.
- Managed general ledger entries and reconciliations for financial accuracy.
- Supervised accounts payable and receivable functions to ensure timely processing.
Accountant
Eagle Machine Sales and Services, Inc.
Arlington, TX
02.2014 - 08.2015
- Managed core accounting functions, including reconciliations, payroll processing, and asset tracking.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable for efficient financial operations.
- Prepared monthly financial statements to support business decision-making.
- Supported financial close processes, enhancing reporting accuracy and reducing turnaround time.
Education
Master of Science - Accountancy
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL05.2020
BBA - Accounting & Finance
Arab International University
Damascus05.2012
Skills
- Accounts receivable and billing
- Intercompany billing
- Month-End Close
- Financial Reporting
- P&L Analysis
- Expense Allocation
- GAAP Compliance
- Process Automation
- AR Aging & Reconciliation
- Multi-Entity Accounting
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Variance Analysis
- Internal Controls
- ERP Systems
- Advanced Excel
- Sage intact
- FloQast
- QuickBooks
- NetSuite
- Microsoft Excel
- Client relationship management
- Year-end closing
- Bank reconciliation
- General ledger management
- Financial statement preparation
- Financial data analysis
- Cash flow management
Certifications And Credentials
- CPA Candidate, Completed graduate-level coursework in accounting, currently pursuing CPA licensure.
- Graduate Finance Certificate Program (GFCP), Completed 21-week program in financial markets, statement analysis, risk management, and corporate finance.
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
Master of Science - Accountancy
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
BBA - Accounting & Finance
Arab International University
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