HAMID REZA RAD MBA
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Analytical and detail-oriented accounting professional with 12+ years of experience in general ledger accounting, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, budgeting, forecasting, and audit support. Experienced in preparing and reviewing financial statements, analyzing account balances and transactions, and ensuring accurate and properly supported financial records. Hands-on experience with journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, amortization, adjusting entries, expense allocations, reclassifications, AP/AR, fixed assets, depreciation, and variance analysis. Strong background working with multi-entity accounting environments, ERP systems, and cross-functional teams. MBA with strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
STIIIZY
Los Angeles, CA
2023.11 - 2025.08
- Performed month-end close activities for 43 entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance with accounting policies.
- Prepared and posted journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, amortization, adjusting entries, expense allocations, and reclassifications.
- Performed and reviewed general ledger, balance sheet, P&L, and bank reconciliations; investigated discrepancies and ensured account balances were properly supported.
- Prepared and reviewed financial statements and performed detailed financial analysis and variance reporting and flux analysis.
- Prepared daily Sales/COGS reports used for cash logs, collections, and debit card activity.
- Developed an expense tracking system that reduced administrative overhead by 10% and improved budget forecasting.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by 10% through data integration and ERP-related process improvements.
- Led and supported a team of 7 accountants, providing guidance and reviewing accounting activities.
Staff Accountant
AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION (AHF)
Los Angeles, CA
2022.09 - 2023.11
- Performed general ledger accounting, month-end close activities, and account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared and posted journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, amortization, expense allocations, and reclassifications.
- Reviewed account balances, transactions, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate accounting records.
- Prepared reconciliations and supporting schedules for month-end and year-end financial reporting and audit activities.
- Supported budgeting, financial analysis, and performance reporting in collaboration with the Director of Finance.
- Managed multi-state sales and use tax processes and filings.
- Used SAP, AppFolio, and Esker to analyze, reconcile, and validate financial information.
- Managed receivables collection activities and investigated and resolved discrepancies between accounting records and bank statements.
Staff Accountant
TITAN MUTUAL LENDING
Irvine, CA
2020.10 - 2022.08
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice processing, payments, collections, reconciliations, and account maintenance.
- Performed monthly general ledger and account reconciliations and reviewed AP/AR balances for accuracy.
- Investigated and resolved vendor and client billing discrepancies, reducing discrepancies by 15% and improving collections.
- Prepared monthly budget variance analyses and identified opportunities that contributed to approximately $200K in annual cost savings.
- Audited AP/AR records and supporting documentation to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Streamlined annual audit processes by compiling and organizing financial data and supporting documentation for external auditors.
Senior Accountant
NOVO NORDISK
Copenhagen, Denmark
2013.09 - 2019.08
- Managed financial reporting and monthly budgets totaling approximately $10 million, analyzed discrepancies, and prepared financial reports.
- Prepared and analyzed monthly inventory data and related financial reports.
- Managed fixed assets throughout the accounting lifecycle, including acquisitions, depreciation, recording, tracking, disposals, and reporting.
- Reviewed financial and accounting information to identify discrepancies and support accurate reporting.
- Provided training to 90+ employees regarding legal updates, tax regulations, and finance-related best practices.
- Maintained knowledge of applicable accounting and tax regulations and supported financial and accounting processes across multiple locations.
Education
MBA - Accounting and Finance
Hult International Business School
BA - Industrial Management
University of Tehran
TehranCertificate in Management & Accounting -
University of Tehran
Certificate in Investment & Financial Management -
University of Tehran
Commercial Effectiveness Training -
Novo Nordisk
Skills
- General Ledger Accounting
- Journal Entries & Adjusting Entries
- Accruals & Prepaid Expenses
- Amortization
- Account Reconciliations
- Month-End & Year-End Close
- Financial Statements & Financial Reporting
- Account Analysis
- Expense Allocations & Reclassifications
- Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
- Fixed Assets & Depreciation
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Budget & Variance Analysis
- Audit Support & Audit Schedules
- Multi-Entity Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Internal Controls
- GAAP / IFRS
- ERP & Accounting Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Modeling
- Accounting / ERP Systems
- SAP
- MIP
- Odoo
- Esker
- AppFolio
- Encompass
- Byte
- Payomi
- Peachtree
- Financial & Data Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- PowerPoint
Core Accounting Skills
- General Ledger Accounting
- Journal Entries & Adjusting Entries
- Accruals & Prepaid Expenses
- Amortization
- Account Reconciliations
- Month-End & Year-End Close
- Financial Statements & Financial Reporting
- Account Analysis
- Expense Allocations & Reclassifications
- Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
- Fixed Assets & Depreciation
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Budget & Variance Analysis
- Audit Support & Audit Schedules
- Multi-Entity Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Internal Controls
- GAAP / IFRS
- ERP & Accounting Systems
- Microsoft Excel & Financial Modeling
Timeline
Senior Accountant
STIIIZY
2023.11 - 2025.08
Staff Accountant
AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION (AHF)
2022.09 - 2023.11
Staff Accountant
TITAN MUTUAL LENDING
2020.10 - 2022.08
Senior Accountant
NOVO NORDISK
2013.09 - 2019.08
Commercial Effectiveness Training -
Novo Nordisk
Certificate in Investment & Financial Management -
University of Tehran
Certificate in Management & Accounting -
University of Tehran
MBA - Accounting and Finance
Hult International Business School
BA - Industrial Management
University of Tehran