SAFA IJAZ
Hanover,MD
Summary
Meticulous Finance professional with advanced accounting, mathematical and software experience. Successful at keeping accounts current and accurate for compliant financial recordkeeping. Well-organized, diligent, and focused professional. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Regional Accounts Receivable Specialist
Assured Partners Insurance
03.2024 - Current
- Utilized Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and Oracle software to manage invoices and payments.
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
- Ensured the accuracy of customer records in internal systems by updating contact information, payment terms, and other relevant data as needed.
- Contributed to policy revision sessions, suggesting practical adjustments to accounts receivable workflow for efficiency.
- Minimized bad debt write-offs, closely monitoring account statuses and initiating preemptive collection efforts.
- Trained new team members on company policies, software systems, and effective accounts receivable practices for seamless integration into the role.
- Enhanced team knowledge on best practices in accounts receivable management through regular training sessions.
- Supported cash flow projections, analyzing accounts receivable trends and reporting findings to management.
- Reduced errors in billing, implementing rigorous quality control measures on invoice generation.
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
- Collaborated with sales team to align billing practices with customer contracts, ensuring compliance and satisfaction.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue payments.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company guidelines through regular audits of financial documents and record-keeping practices.
- Enhanced accuracy in financial reporting by meticulously auditing accounts receivable ledgers and records.
Staff Accountant
Synaptic Advisory Partners LLC
05.2022 - 07.2025
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in Salesforce database.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Achieved monthly financial report submission deadlines to meet agreements and expectations.
Public Accounting Staff Accountant
Zag Consulting Group LLC
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Reviewed organization's adherence to regulatory guidelines applicable to specific activities and practices.
- Created detailed financial reports based on financial statuses and data.
- Created accounts, wrote ledgers and set up reporting systems based on GAAP standards and regulations.
- Handled cash controls and implemented payment authority practices and approval of Chart of Accounts.
- Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-ups for organizations and entities.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Reviewed clients tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions.
- Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
- Contacted IRS or other relevant government organizations on behalf of client to address issues related to tax self-preparation.
- Calculated estimated tax payments for clients.
- Developed spreadsheet models to accurately track tax information.
- Prepared wide array of returns such as corporate, fiduciary, gift, individual, and private foundation returns.
Staff Accountant and Payroll Manager
Nationwide Tax & Accounting INC
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in Salesforce database.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Achieved monthly financial report submission deadlines to meet agreements and expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD01-2018
Skills
- QuickBooks Expertise (online and desktop)
- Applied Epic
- Workday
- Salesforce Visualforce
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Payroll Processing (Paylocity & ADP)
- Tax Return Preparation (CCH Prosystem & Drake Tax)
- GAAP Application
- Accruals and Provisions
- Financial Projections
- Internal Audits
- General Ledger
- Business Activity Tracking (Salesforce and Precursive)
- Deel (Contractor Time Tracking)
Certification
Awarded Certified Salesforce Associate
Timeline
Senior Regional Accounts Receivable Specialist
Assured Partners Insurance
03.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
Synaptic Advisory Partners LLC
05.2022 - 07.2025
Public Accounting Staff Accountant
Zag Consulting Group LLC
04.2021 - 05.2022
Staff Accountant and Payroll Manager
Nationwide Tax & Accounting INC
01.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
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