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OSAMA HAMAD

PATERSON ,NJ

Summary

Highly organized and dependable Staff Accountant with background in bookkeeping and financial analysis. Successful history of streamlining accounting processes, identifying cost savings opportunities, and improving accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in using various accounting software programs and technologies including (QuickBooks Desktop/Online, Oracle NetSuite, SAP). Resourceful Accounting professional with 3 years of experience in audit preparation and reporting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Accountant/ Contract Admin

PACO Group INC.
06.2023 - Current
  • Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews on Oracle NetSuite.
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
  • Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
  • Increased accuracy of financial statements through diligent attention to detail and thorough review processes.
  • Simplified invoicing process, reducing errors and improving turnaround time for accounts receivable.
  • Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into NetSuite financial management system.
  • Assisted comptroller with year-end financial audits.
  • Helped with preparation of year-end and statutory accounts to compare past reports and evaluate financial health of company.
  • Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into Oracle NetSuite financial management system.
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial reports, conducting thorough audits of accounts payable and receivable.
  • Assisted with contract administration tasks such as reviewing agreements, monitoring deadlines, and managing correspondence with clients or vendors as needed.
  • Conducted post-award contract administration activities such as change orders, extensions, terminations, and closeouts efficiently.
  • Enabled smooth business transactions with well-organized contract administration processes that ensured compliance with legal requirements.
  • Provided training to internal teams on best practices in contract administration, enhancing organizational effectiveness in managing agreements.
  • Oversaw contract administration tasks, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal policies.
  • Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of contract administration processes.

Staff Accountant

Three Diamond's Trading INC
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records
  • Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols
  • Supported operations by communicating with customers, filing documents and managing data
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs
  • Managed over 500 customers in customers including invoice, collections, refunds, and deposits.
  • Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
  • Reduced financial discrepancies through transaction monitoring and management
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
  • Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.

Bookkeeper

VERO USA CORP
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Working with Vero USA Corp
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records
  • Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols
  • Supported operations by communicating with customers, filing documents and managing data
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs
  • Managed over 500 customers in customers including invoice, collections, refunds, and deposits.
  • Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
  • Reduced financial discrepancies through transaction monitoring and management
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records
  • Verified accurate recordkeeping processes, reducing financial inconsistencies
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy
  • Monitored, verified and approved invoices and reviewed balances using financial software
  • Eliminated discrepancies in finances by expertly documenting expenses, monitoring income, handling bank deposits and managing statements
  • Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment


Store Assistant Manager

A&H Deli
04.2019 - 06.2021
  • Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
  • Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
  • Count money in cash drawers at beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities
  • Make necessary goods orders for store needs
  • Managed over 80 customer calls per day.' or, "Increased sales by 10%".
  • Receiving inventory, double check orders, and make payments to wholesalers
  • Restocking goods, cleaning, and making sure that all goods are up-to-date
  • Busser and Bar Back

Restaurant Busser

Brio Restaurant Group
10.2015 - 01.2017
  • Gained customer satisfaction with professional communication style additional to high ethical performance and loyalty
  • Assisted management staff with organizing restaurant needs as of table preparation for various types of private and corporate events
  • Organized professionally by cleaning, setting up, organizing daily activities before customer arrival
  • Server
  • 'Managed over 200 of customer needs daily.

Restaurant Food Server

The Palace Restaurant
02.2014 - 08.2015
  • Served food according to restaurant cultural standards
  • Organized checks and bills of customers with taking care of cash in and out of cash register accurately amounted
  • Gained customer satisfaction with professional communication style additional to high ethical performance and loyalty
  • Managed over 35 customer calls per day
  • Organized professionally by cleaning, setting up, organizing daily activities before customer arrival

Restaurant Busser

Busser & Server, Beirut Restaurant
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Assisted management staff with organizing restaurant needs as of table preparation for private events
  • Greeted customers professionally and serve them complementary appetizers
  • Managed over 50 customer calls per day
  • Made sure everything was clean according to health standards and restaurant policies

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting - Accounting

Berkley College
08.2019

High School Diploma -

John F Kennedy High School
06.2015

Skills

  • Bank Statement Reconciliation
  • Income Statements
  • Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
  • Data Logging
  • Entry Recording
  • Statement Issuing
  • Office Management
  • Collection Calls
  • Food Industry
  • MS Office Expertise
  • Accounting
  • Proactive and Self-Motivated
  • Precision and Accuracy
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Advanced Excel Spreadsheet Functions
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Cash Deposits and Receipts
  • Monthly Account / Bank Reconciliation
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Monthly Journal Entries
  • Sales Tax Filing
  • Expense Tracking
  • Contract Management
  • Year-end closing

Certification

  • [Professional Tax Preparer] [Universal Accounting] [2024 August]

Timeline

Staff Accountant/ Contract Admin

PACO Group INC.
06.2023 - Current

Staff Accountant

Three Diamond's Trading INC
01.2022 - 06.2023

Bookkeeper

VERO USA CORP
08.2021 - 12.2021

Store Assistant Manager

A&H Deli
04.2019 - 06.2021

Restaurant Busser

Brio Restaurant Group
10.2015 - 01.2017

Restaurant Food Server

The Palace Restaurant
02.2014 - 08.2015

Restaurant Busser

Busser & Server, Beirut Restaurant
01.2013 - 01.2014

High School Diploma -

John F Kennedy High School

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting - Accounting

Berkley College

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