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Kinza Barlas

Houston

Summary

Developed strong financial management and analytical skills in a dynamic corporate environment. Proven ability to improve operational efficiency and ensure precise financial reporting. Seeking to apply these transferable skills in a new and challenging field.


Work History

Senior Accountant

City of Pearland
  • General Ledger (GL) Accounting – Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles.
  • ACH, Wires, Check Deposits, and Recording – Manage electronic fund transfers, wire payments, and check deposits while ensuring accurate documentation and recording in financial systems.
  • Grant Accounting – Track and record on monthly grant Payments.
  • Sales Tax- Calculate sales tax on all taxable services, including room rentals, ancillary services (e.g., food and beverage, parking), and other revenue sources within the hotel or short-term rental property.
  • Revenue Management: Monitor and manage city collections, revenues, and other financial resources.
  • Compliance & Auditing: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and facilitate internal and external audits.
  • Payroll & Accounts Payable/Receivable: Manage payroll Funding accounts, Health Claims, vendor payments, and per Diem.
  • Financial Oversight: Ensuring that all departmental deposits are properly recorded, documented, and accounted for in financial systems.


Senior Accountant

Next Level Urgent Care
  • Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
  • Managed month-end and year-end close duties, administered additions and performed maintenance and reporting of corporate fixed assets.
  • Monitored and tracked expenses to keep business on track with financial targets.
  • Calculated accurate wages, including overtime, salary increases and bonuses.
  • Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
  • Completed monthly operational reviews to check budget compliance and identify areas in need of adjustment.
  • Reconciled bank statements to general ledgers on a monthly basis.
  • Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
  • Documented and tracked overhead and capital expenses for budgetary purposes.
  • Supported budget administration with detailed expense analyses and report reviews.
  • Analyzed files and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.

Accountant

Lane Equipment
  • Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital and prepared balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
  • Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
  • Designed internal control policies to improve audit scores.
  • Managed daily closing, reporting and reconciliation functions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Skills

  • GAAP Proficiency
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Payroll Oversight
  • Audit Support
  • Budget Administration
  • Funds
  • Inventory Specialist
  • Financial Reporting
  • Managing AR
  • Grants

Education

 CPA Certification (In Progress) 


References

  • Available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Accountant

City of Pearland

Senior Accountant

Next Level Urgent Care

Accountant

Lane Equipment

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Kinza Barlas