Mehrnaz Heidari
Scottsdale,AZ
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Accountant
Kaizen Collision
09.2023 - Current
- Assist with month-end close to ensure reporting deadlines are met
- Perform detailed account analysis
- Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and credit card reconciliations
- Reconcile customer accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies
- Maintain accurate records of all accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions
- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and GAAP
- Ad hoc projects as necessary
- Sales taxes and property taxes
- Fixed assets depreciation
- Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
Payroll Accountant
TP Racing LLLP
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Full Daily Food & Beverage accounting for 11 locations including preparation of journal entries and daily reporting utilizing Square up software
- Responsible for weekly payroll processing for over 300 employees utilizing ADP Software
- Managed in daily money room operations and auditing
- Prepared daily and monthly accounts payable bank reconciliation (CEO)
- Prepared daily accounting of sportsbook operations utilizing Kambi software
- Prepared journal entries and general ledger utilizing Great Plains accounting software
- Assisted in preparation of industry State and Federal grants
- Assisted on annual audit, Preparation balance sheet accounts reconciliations
- Managing Credit Cards utilizing Square up software
- Reduced errors in payroll processing by conducting thorough audits and reconciliations of records.
- Ensured accurate and timely payments for all employees, managing weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations by staying up-to-date on changes and adjusting payroll systems accordingly.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge in the field of payroll accounting, attending industry conferences and participating in relevant webinars or workshops.
- Managed year-end procedures such as W-2 distribution and tax reporting, ensuring accuracy of documents for all employees.
Associate
Amazon
04.2020 - 02.2022
- Responsible for inventory and supply management within the packaging department
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
- Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
Accountant
Mana Kavir, Inc.
03.2004 - 03.2020
- Provided professional accounting services for businesses from tax preparation to audit support, financial statement preparation, budgeting, GL accounting, bank reconciliation, Account Reconciliations
- Helped businesses with month-end close and payroll processing
- Reviewed financial statements and tax audits to correct any discrepancies
- Performed monthly reconsolidation and account analysis
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
- Assisted in successful negotiation of terms with vendors and suppliers, improving company's cost-efficiency.
- Conducted detailed cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects, guiding senior management in making informed investment decisions.
- Enhanced team productivity and knowledge by leading regular training sessions on accounting best practices and software updates.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
Education
Certified Payroll Accountant - Payroll Accounting
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ06-2024
Bachelor degree - Accounting
University of Applied Science
01.2014
Associates Degree - Accounting
Azad University of Karaj
01.2002
High School Diploma -
Hajar High School
01.2000
Skills
- General Ledger
- Journal entries
- Bank Reconciliations
- Payroll Processing – ADP
- Microsoft office ( Excel)
- Great Plains accounting software
- Kambi Sportsbook accounting
- NetSuite
- Square up
- Software (Team)
- Quick learner
- Problem solver
- Ability to multitask
- Credit Cards
- Cost accounting
- Monthly account / bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable
- Monthly journal entries
- Payroll processing
- Account reconciliation
- Journal entry preparation
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Payroll administration
- General ledger
- Accounts payable / invoice coding
- Accounts receivable management
- Statement reconciliation
- General ledger management
- Accounting software expertise
- Payroll process
- GAAP accounting
- Bookkeeping and reconciliation
- Balance sheets
Certification
- [State] Driver's License
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Kaizen Collision
09.2023 - Current
Payroll Accountant
TP Racing LLLP
03.2022 - 09.2023
Associate
Amazon
04.2020 - 02.2022
Accountant
Mana Kavir, Inc.
03.2004 - 03.2020
Certified Payroll Accountant - Payroll Accounting
Paradise Valley Community College
Bachelor degree - Accounting
University of Applied Science
Associates Degree - Accounting
Azad University of Karaj
High School Diploma -
Hajar High School
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