Kawtar Hassani
New York,NY
Summary
Accountant with expertise in MS Office and accounting software, specializing in payroll management and accounts payable. Demonstrated ability to streamline financial processes and enhance accuracy in reporting. Proven track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments while maintaining compliance with regulations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Timeless+finds
New York, New York
10.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily store operations and maintained high customer service standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Tracked inventory levels to ensure product availability and coordinated timely restocking to ensure product availability.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked shelves regularly.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash, and completed bank deposits to support daily financial operations.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Processed transactions accurately and efficiently at the register.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Provided exceptional customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Maintained store displays to improve visual merchandising and attract customer attention.
- Handled returns and exchanges following company guidelines.
- Resolved customer complaints and ensured satisfaction with service provided.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
ACCOUNTANT -PAYROLL
Hotel Fouquet New York
New York
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Managed day-to-day accounting processes to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure payroll is accurate, and records are maintained.
- Process the payroll.
- Checked timesheets for accuracy.
- Reviewed and processed employee benefits, payroll deductions, and garnishments.
- Making adjustments in pay for raises, bonuses, and commissions.
- Reconcile accounts, including receivable and payable.
- Managed accounts payable process including vendor inquiries, payments, and reconciliations.
- Oversaw accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared detailed financial reports for management.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash and banking reconciliations.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Reconciled accounts, and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Entering data into databases and spreadsheets.
- Oversee the ongoing maintenance of accounts.
- Support management in the accurate production of budgets.
- Process weekly payments.
- Analyzed risk. Prepared monthly financial statements and reports for management review.
- Assisted in auditing processes by providing necessary documentation and support.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness to facilitate timely payment processing.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Process vendor invoices for timely payment and record-keeping.
- Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries and discrepancies.
- Assist in month-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
- Review expense reports for compliance with company policies and guidelines.
- Processed incoming invoices in a timely manner according to company policy.
- Reconciled vendor accounts and resolved discrepancies.
- Managed daily office operations and ensured smooth workflow across departments.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for meetings and company events.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and company policies.
- Oversaw inventory management and ordered office supplies as needed.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with vendors and service providers.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
ASSISTANT BOOKKEEPER
Guth DeConzo Consulting Engineers
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted HR with payroll onboarding and employee relations to ensure smooth integration of new hires.
- Managed daily invoicing processes to ensure accuracy in financial records.
- Created invoices to facilitate timely payments from clients. and reconcile monthly bank transactions.
- Reconciled accounts for accurate financial reporting. including receivable and payable.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes for financial accuracy.
- Assisted in payroll preparation and reconciled employee time records.
- Processed invoices and ensured timely payments to vendors and contractors.
- Managed client communications regarding billing inquiries and payment statuses to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Corresponded with vendors about invoices, balances due, and refunds while maintaining vendor accounts database for accurate bookkeeping.
ACCOUNT PAYABLE
SA Hospitality Group
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Reconciled expense reports, ensuring accurate preparation of checks.
- Reconciled daily cash transaction and handled all bank deposits.
- Managed invoicing and entered daily transactions into QuickBooks, maintaining financial accuracy.
- Prepared year end 1099 reports.
- Cultivated collaborative relationships with vendors to streamline payment processes.
- Supported controller with financial tasks.
ACCOUNT PAYABLE
LT Hospitality Group
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Reconciled all expense reports and prepared checks.
- Managed invoicing and recorded daily entries in QuickBooks to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Reconciled daily cash transactions and facilitated bank deposits, maintaining cash flow integrity.
- Prepared year-end 1099 reports to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
- Supported accounting manager with various tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
ArtCom
Morocco05-2000
Skills
- Quick Books
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Open Table
- Pos systems
- Restaurant 365
- Workday
- Opera
- ADP Workforce
Languages
- Arabic, Native or Bilingual
- French, Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Store Manager
Timeless+finds
10.2025 - Current
ACCOUNTANT -PAYROLL
Hotel Fouquet New York
06.2022 - 06.2025
ASSISTANT BOOKKEEPER
Guth DeConzo Consulting Engineers
06.2021 - 05.2022
ACCOUNT PAYABLE
SA Hospitality Group
11.2018 - 06.2020
ACCOUNT PAYABLE
LT Hospitality Group
01.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts -
ArtCom