Kassahun Borgane
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Detail-driven accounting professional experienced in examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to assess accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Proven to analyze accounting processes, identify deficiencies and formulate and implement corrective action plans to achieve compliance and mitigate risk.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Accountant
Thomas Eye Group
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Executed analysis and preparation of monthly variances, improving adherence to financial benchmarks by implementing KPI monitoring tools
- Collaborated with the department managers and vendors to review bills and receive payment approval
- Managed client billing to process to vendors ensuring accuracy by comparing PO to vendor statement and invoices and conducting bank/credit card reconciliation
- Managed daily banking activities, reducing bank reconciliation discrepancies by 5 %
- Improved AP invoice processing time by 5 % through process optimizations
- Optimized financial month-end and reporting processes, reducing cycle time by 2% through process improvement
- Supported financial management by analyzing variances and identifying trends
- Processed accounts payable and receivable, achieving an error rate of less than 1%
- Assisted with inventory management, improving accuracy by 10% through improved tracking processes
- Managing and overlooking the accounts payables process, ensuring accounts are reconciled and paid in a timely manner
Staff Accountant
Solid Properties Foundation Properties
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Led the monthly close process, achieving a 6% improvement in cycle time through process reengineering
- Oversaw all accounting functions related to monthly collections including creating aging, open invoices, sales and revenue reports
- Maintained bookkeeping records in QuickBooks, reconciling transactions with general ledgers in compliance with GAAP and the company policy
- Reviewed variances between different accounts and resolve the discrepancies
- Managed fixed asset depreciation and accrual accounts
- Performed deep account analysis though innovative ways to cut bad debt expenses by 10%
- Utilized advanced Excel functions to streamline financial data reporting, cutting report preparation time by 5%
- Supported audit preparations, achieving zero significant findings in subsequent audits
- Established technology-driven work processes to increase work efficiency
Staff Accountant
Sonesta Hotels
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, and month-end accruals
- Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes
- Prepared and reviewed monthly financial statements and provided detailed variance analysis to executive team
- Reconciled Credit Card Statements and assisted in monthly closing, reducing error rate by 5%
- Performed Research chargebacks and inquiries assigned and submit response
- Streamlined accounting processes and procedures, resulting in a 15% increase in efficiency
- Maintaining and reconciled all bank activity and prepare daily cash balance
- Used excel (V-lookup), access, and internal database system to check for duplication of entries, eligibility, etc
Accounts Receivable Specialist
The Georgian Terrace Hotel
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Executed all collection efforts that resulted in bad debt write offs to less than 1% yearly
- Reduced delinquent accounts by 10% by enhancing the company's credit policy and collection strategy
- Collaborated with the sales team to reduce overdue receivables by 10% through strategic initiatives
- Handled customer disputes by communicating with customers and investigating billing issues
- Conducted a detailed review of contracts and addendum to ensure accuracy of billing terms before execution
- Played a key role in maintaining less than 5 % outstanding over 60 days
- Demonstrated exceptional performance, which resulted in being recognized as Employee of the month in Feb.2020
Audit Supervisor
Westin Perimeter North
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Oversaw audit planning, and audit reporting; prepared reports, and communicated findings and recommendations to senior management
- Reviewed automated audit work papers prepared by the audit staff to ensure sound audit theory and compliance with the department's methodology
- Prepared reports with audit findings and provided recommendations
- Evaluated the audit procedures and recommend improvements
- Completed ledgers to close bank and cash registers, reconciled issues quickly and marking discrepancies
- Processed daily reports and performed end-of-day procedures
- Prepared and submitted high balance report reports to senior managers which decreased bad debt by 2%
Education
MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY -
MERCER UNIVERSITY
05.2021
Skills
- Analyzing data
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking skills
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Transferable skills
- Communication skills
- Journal entry preparation
- Account reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- General ledger accounting
- Bookkeeping
- General ledger
- Financial reporting
- Accounts payable / invoice coding
- Accounts receivable management
- Statement reconciliation
- Accounting software expertise
- Generally accepted accounting principles
- GAAP accounting
- Revenue recognition
- Variance analysis
- ERP systems
- GAAP application
- Month-end closing
- Accounts payable management
Certification
Certified Pro Advisor, QuickBooks
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Thomas Eye Group
03.2024 - 11.2024
Staff Accountant
Solid Properties Foundation Properties
04.2022 - 03.2024
Staff Accountant
Sonesta Hotels
12.2021 - 03.2022
Accounts Receivable Specialist
The Georgian Terrace Hotel
07.2018 - 03.2020
Audit Supervisor
Westin Perimeter North
12.2017 - 07.2018
MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY -
MERCER UNIVERSITY
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