Ronald Alia
JAMAICA
Summary
Dynamic and professional eager to embrace new challenges and drive success. Proven ability to thrive in independent settings while rapidly acquiring new skills to meet evolving demands. Demonstrated expertise in general ledger management and proficiency with accounting software.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Safe Horizon
05.2023 - Current
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for multiple grants and update the monthly internal worksheets.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly invoices on various platforms such as Passport and SFS.
- Assist team on credit card reconciliations, posting entries, and prepare variance meeting package.
- Assist manager on various projects, and maintain accurate and organized accounting files.
Public Relations Officer
One-To-Many
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Contributed to obtaining the 501c3 for the organization by developing and submitting a three-year financial plan to the IRS.
- Developed and executed communication strategies to enhance brand visibility and public perception.
- Executed social media plans to create cohesive online presence.
Fund Accountant
GEN II Fund Services LLC
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Prepare and set up work papers and checklists.
- Prepare financial statements and footnotes.
- Prepare partner capital account information.
Finance Assistant
Vital Strategies, Resolve to Save Lives
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Supported the finance team by processing invoices and expense claims promptly and accurately.
- NetSuite Super User, create purchase orders, expense reports for senior staffs and consultants.
- Review budget codes for resolve invoices, and matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Education
Bachelor of Business administration - Accounting
Baruch College/CUNY, Zicklin School of Business
New York, NY06-2019
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software
- Accounts payable / invoice coding
- Variance analysis
- Monthly journal entries
- Account reconciliation
Language
Fluent in French, advanced conversational Mandarin
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Safe Horizon
05.2023 - Current
Public Relations Officer
One-To-Many
01.2020 - 05.2023
Fund Accountant
GEN II Fund Services LLC
06.2019 - 11.2019
Finance Assistant
Vital Strategies, Resolve to Save Lives
01.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Business administration - Accounting
Baruch College/CUNY, Zicklin School of Business