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Sabrin Wshah

Winchester,USA

Summary

With a robust background at Church World Service, I excel in optimizing financial operations and enhancing team efficiency. My expertise in Sylogist and a proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively have driven significant improvements in process efficiency and financial accuracy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

VA Senior Accounting Specialist

Church World Service
Winchester And Harrisonburg , VA
12.2024 - Current
  • Managed operations for two offices.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Prepared and distributed financial statements and reports.
  • Oversaw accounting operations and financial paperwork.
  • Provided guidance to junior staff members regarding accounting procedures, policies, and processes.
  • Documented and tracked overhead and capital expenses for budgetary purposes.
  • Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.

Accounting Assistant

Church World Service
Winchester, VA
11.2023 - 12.2024
  • Maintain Financial Records: Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation of financial transactions
  • Prepare Financial Statements: Compile and review financial statements, reports, and budgets for the reception and placement program, ensuring clarity and accuracy
  • Ensure Compliance: Adhere to federal financial regulations and reporting requirements, safeguarding the organization's compliance and integrity
  • Monitor Budgets: Track program budgets to ensure effective and efficient use of funds, providing financial projections and recommendations for strategic planning
  • Address Audit Findings: Respond to audit findings by implementing corrective actions, improving financial processes and controls
  • Organize Financial Documentation: Maintain comprehensive and organized records of program expenses and revenue, facilitating transparency and accountability
  • Support Financial Planning: Collaborate with program managers and team members to deliver financial insights that support program planning and decision-making
  • Identify Process Improvements: Proactively identify and suggest opportunities for enhancing financial management and reporting processes

Mortgage Operations Support Assistant

Navy Federal Credit Union
Winchester, VA
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Problem Resolution: Analyzed, researched, and resolved issues and discrepancies related to mortgage loan closing packages, ensuring smooth processing and compliance
  • Documentation Review: Approved and reviewed title binders and closing documentation to confirm clear title and accurate documentation before settlement
  • Database Management: Established a database to report and track the accuracy and quality of loan closing packages and Mortgage Closers, enhancing oversight and accountability
  • Disbursement Review: Reviewed mortgage loan disbursements to ensure timely and accurate delivery of funds and closing proceeds
  • Disclosure Approval: Approved and reviewed Closing Disclosures to verify correct calculations and resulting dollar amounts
  • Compliance Verification: Collected, reviewed, and verified mortgage closing documents for adherence to guidelines and requirements from investors and government agencies
  • Data Accuracy: Verified Loan Origination System and related closing documentation for inaccuracies, flagged incorrect data, and coordinated corrections with Mortgage Closers
  • Issue Resolution: Mediated loan closing discrepancies and problems by engaging with relevant staff, ensuring timely and effective resolution
  • Quality Control: Conducted quality control reviews to ensure adherence to regulations and requirements, monitoring and auditing colleagues' work to resolve discrepancies

Treasurer

Hanan Refugee Relief Group
Greenville, NC
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Financial Reporting: Presented starting period balances, revenue, expenditures, and ending balances at board meetings, providing transparency and clarity on financial status
  • Collaboration: Worked with the executive director and accounting staff to ensure timely delivery of relevant financial reports to the board
  • Tax Compliance: Ensured timely submission of all federal and state tax filings to the IRS, maintaining compliance with tax regulations
  • Asset Protection: Safeguarded the nonprofit's assets, ensuring proper management and protection of resources
  • Policy Development: Revised and enforced financial policies and procedures to improve organizational efficiency and financial management
  • Contractor Supervision: Oversaw contractors engaged by the board, including bookkeepers, tax preparers, investment specialists, and fundraisers, ensuring effective performance and alignment with organizational goals

Real Estate Closer

The Parker Law Office
Rocky Mount, NC
01.2021 - 04.2023
  • Closing Coordination: Collaborated with lenders, realtors, buyers, and sellers to gather closing costs and ensure a smooth closing process
  • Contract Review: Reviewed contracts to facilitate closings in accordance with agreed-upon terms
  • Document Assistance: Assisted realtors and lenders with legal documents and information under the supervision of a licensed attorney
  • Issue Resolution: Identified and addressed legal issues affecting closing and title, advising attorneys and relevant parties to resolve problems and ensure successful closings
  • Software Management: Entered data into closing software, prepared ALTA statements, and balanced Closing Disclosures with lender requirements
  • Statement Delivery: Delivered Settlement Statements to agents and lenders, ensuring accurate and timely communication

Financial Advisor

Hanan Refugee Relief Group
Greenville, NC
09.2017 - 01.2022
  • Bookkeeping Management: Managed bookkeeping for the nonprofit, maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
  • Tax Filing: Filed tax returns for the organization, ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws
  • Annual Reporting: Created the annual report for the nonprofit, summarizing financial performance and activities
  • Research and Collaboration: Conducted research on collaborating organizations to facilitate smooth and transparent donation transitions

Real Estate Loan Processor

The Parker Law Office
Rocky Mount, NC
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • Disclosure Balancing: Balanced Closing Disclosures with lenders to ensure accuracy
  • Communication Management: Maintained constant communication with salespeople, clients, and lenders to facilitate a smooth closing process
  • Document Preparation: Assisted in creating legal descriptions, audited deeds, and other essential documents for recording
  • Notarization: Notarized legal documents as needed for clients, ensuring proper execution
  • Closing Package Management: Prepared closing packages for signing, managed funds, and returned documents to lenders post-closing

Intern - Law Enforcement Coordinator

North Carolina Department of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division
Raleigh, NC
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Certification File Management: Maintained certification files for delivery systems and instructor certifications, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records for the Criminal Justice Commission
  • Data Tracking: Created and managed a spreadsheet to track statistics for the CJ Commission, facilitating data analysis and reporting
  • Project Assistance: Applied accounting knowledge to assist with projects and presentations for Commission meetings, contributing to informed decision-making and effective presentations

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Skills

  • Conversational in Arabic
  • Elementary in Spanish
  • Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • QuickBooks
  • SPSS
  • RamQuest
  • Sylogist
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Accounts Receivable (A/R)
  • Accounts Payable (A/P)
  • Grant Tracking
  • Auditing documents
  • Attention to Detail
  • Event Planning
  • Non-Profit Sector
  • Time Management
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Leadership skills
  • Effective teamwork
  • Data Analysis
  • Grant accounting
  • Expense tracking
  • Financial statement review
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Nonprofit accounting
  • Project accounting
  • Expertise in Sylogist and Coupa

Licenses Certificates

  • Notary Public - NORTH CAROLINA NOTARY ASSOCIATION
  • Notary Public - Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Nonprofit Board Member Essentials Certificate Program
  • NonprofitReady Fundraising Essentials Certificate
  • Citizens Police Academy November - Learned about the inner workings of the police department and got to know the officers.
  • Certificate, BB&T Leadership Institute February
  • Winner, Hultz Prize, East Carolina University 2016
  • Current 2020 Risk Management Seminar Series February 2020

Timeline

VA Senior Accounting Specialist

Church World Service
12.2024 - Current

Accounting Assistant

Church World Service
11.2023 - 12.2024

Mortgage Operations Support Assistant

Navy Federal Credit Union
06.2023 - 10.2023

Treasurer

Hanan Refugee Relief Group
01.2022 - 08.2023

Real Estate Closer

The Parker Law Office
01.2021 - 04.2023

Real Estate Loan Processor

The Parker Law Office
05.2019 - 01.2021

Intern - Law Enforcement Coordinator

North Carolina Department of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division
05.2018 - 08.2018

Financial Advisor

Hanan Refugee Relief Group
09.2017 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

East Carolina University
Sabrin Wshah