Mumtaz Azizi
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Professional Accountant with over 13 years of comprehensive experience in financial accounting, reporting, and analysis. Expertise spans across a broad range of core accounting functions, including financial statement preparation, general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset management, journal entries, inter-company transactions, and budget reporting. Proficient in US GAAP and skilled in leveraging advanced ERP systems and accounting software such as Oracle NetSuite, Oracle Flexcube, and QuickBooks. Demonstrated hands-on experience in implementing and managing Expensify for efficient expense management. Known for exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy and high-quality work. Adept at analyzing complex financial data and providing actionable insights to drive business success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Staff Accountant
Valdez Painting Inc.
06.2023 - Current
- Responsible for month-end close process and balance sheet account reconciliations of Plastering company (80%), and Painting company (20%).
- Make month-end adjusting journal entries and accruals.
- Maintain high-quality General Ledger by periodic review of the accounts to identify inaccuracies, and ensure compliance with GAAP & internal guidelines.
- Advise Controller and Accounting manager on GAAP standards concerning certain and/or new business transactions and the proper accounting treatment for it.
- Assist in the external audit and prepare any supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Take part in budgeting and accounting procedure setting process.
- As part of the core project team, advised and assisted in the implementation of new ERP system Viewpoint Spectrum from plan out to migration to testing and validation.
- Revamped Chart of Accounts; and recommend best cost accounting practices to improve financial reporting and decision-making.
- Responsible for the administration of credit cards and the upload of transactions from Expensify to accounting software; also " successfully implemented Expensify - an expense management software - from concept draft to set up, roll out, training of employees, and it's continuous administration, effectively eliminating manual work, saving company money by cutting waste and automating the process of credit card expenses. "
- Current project - Reduce month-end time an extra 2 days by implementing a new expense management software 'Emburse ChromeRiver' to integrate with ERP system for automatic syncing of all credit card transactions, including receipts, card transactions, GL codes, projects, and other custom fields in real-time.
- Create and report 'Cash Position' update to the management to establish and track cash flow needs on a weekly basis.
Junior Controller
Precision Medical Products
04.2020 - 01.2023
- Assisted in the preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with US GAAP
- Performed Bank, Credit card, and Inter-company reconciliations monthly
- Participated in month-end closing activities; accruals and prepaid journal entries for all subsidiaries, Invoicing and billing of all inter-company transactions, and making other necessary adjusting entries
- Maintained and oversaw fixed asset accounts; prepared depreciation schedules, and posted month-end depreciation & amortization for all entities/subsidiaries
- Posted other complex Journal entries to the general ledger and advised on US GAAP standards
- Assisted controller with budget allocation by department and entity/subsidiary
- Conducted periodic reviews of the balance sheet and P&L accounts to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of GL accounts
- Facilitated and assisted with any external audit preparation and/or financial review of the company
- Contributed to the development of new or amended accounting systems and procedures
- Trained and mentored new hires on accounting processes, policies and procedures, and other tasks
- Prepared any ad hoc financial reports requested by the controller and/or management
Accounting Specialist
Employment Development Department
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Detected and reported UI benefit frauds, overpayments, and errors and made eligibility determinations per policy
- Researched and investigated reported information to establish correctness and update employer and claimant accounts by utilizing various Federal, State, and departmental databases
- Called employers to verify claimants' employment and Income information
Finance Specialist
Agricultural Development Fund - ADF
08.2013 - 10.2016
- Posted Daily Journal Entries
- Performed month-end closing activities; bank reconciliations of [checking/savings/CDs a/cs], accruals, prepaid entries, depreciation, etc
- Reviewed Payroll sheets before direct depositing payments to employees' accounts
- Processed travel claims and regional office expenses into the system
- Assisted in the preparation of quarterly and year-end financial statements
Accounting Officer
Afghanistan International Bank
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Booked transactions into Oracle Flexcube
- Reconciliation and preparation of journal entries for ATM Nostro and Vostro settlement accounts
- Paid off Vendors through the bank's accounts payable system
- Prepared Income & expense variance analysis reports and month-end adjustment & accrual entries
- Prepared monthly & quarterly branch-wise financial statements of all branches (i.e
- Balance sheet & profit & loss statement)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Bakhtar University
01.2017
Skills
- Financial Statements
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- General Ledgers
- NetSuite
- QuickBooks
- Intercompany Transactions
- Journal Entries (Accounting)
- Month-End Close Process
- Fixed Assets
- Microsoft Office
- Cost accounting
- Revenue recognition
- ERP Implementation
Accomplishments
- Revamped Chart of Accounts: Redefined the structure of the Chart of Accounts to align with industry best practices, clearly defining the purpose and usage of each account. This initiative ensured consistency in financial reporting and coding across the organization, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of financial statements.
- ERP System Migration: Played a key role as a core project team member in the successful migration of two companies to the Viewpoint Spectrum ERP system. Provided strategic advice and input in the upload, test and validation of data for a seamless transition.
- Implemented Expensify for Expense Management: Spearheaded the end-to-end implementation of Expensify, an expense management software, from conceptualization to full rollout. This included system setup, employee training, and ongoing administration. The solution significantly reduced manual processing, cut costs, and automated credit card expense workflows, resulting in improved accuracy and cost savings.
- Ongoing Process Improvement - Emburse ChromeRiver Integration: Leading the integration of Emburse ChromeRiver with Viewpoint Spectrum ERP to automate the syncing of credit card transactions, receipts, GL codes, project allocations, and other custom fields in real-time. This initiative is on track to reduce month-end closing time by an additional two days, improving overall efficiency and accuracy in expense reporting.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Red Cross, 11/01/21, 11/01/23
- Emergency Medical Technician, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, 02/01/22, 02/01/24
Honors And Awards
Certificate of Appreciation, USAID, 01/01/15, For the valuable contribution to the USAID-DAI ACE (Agricultural Credit Enhancement) project
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Affiliations
- United States Army Reserve (68W)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchWork from home optionSoftware
NetSuite
ViewPoint Spectrum
QuickBooks
MS Excel
Expensify
Emburse Enterprise
Timeline
Senior Staff Accountant
Valdez Painting Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Junior Controller
Precision Medical Products
04.2020 - 01.2023
Accounting Specialist
Employment Development Department
12.2018 - 04.2020
Finance Specialist
Agricultural Development Fund - ADF
08.2013 - 10.2016
Accounting Officer
Afghanistan International Bank
08.2012 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Bakhtar University
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