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Salman Farah

Minneapolis

Summary

Detail-oriented Full-Charge Bookkeeper and aspiring CPA with hands-on experience in bookkeeping, payroll, and corporate tax preparation. Skilled in financial reporting, account reconciliation, and compliance across multiple accounting platforms. Experienced in HR and administrative management, with proven leadership as NHS Parliamentarian and a strong academic foundation through PSEO coursework in accounting, business law, and management. Recognized for award-winning scientific research and consistent academic excellence.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HAR Financial Services
05.2023 - Current
  • - Managed full-cycle bookkeeping: AP, AR, and general ledger oversight.
  • - Conducted reconciliations across multiple accounts to maintain accurate cash flow.
  • - Prepared client-ready financial statements (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow).
  • - Prepared and filed federal, state, and local corporate tax returns.
  • - Processed payroll, generated paystubs, and onboarded employees using ADP and Thomson Reuters CS.

Urban Learning Center
01.2021 - 04.2023
  • - Mentored underprivileged children in math foundations and critical thinking.
  • - Developed personalized learning plans and implemented engaging teaching strategies.

Education

No Degree -

Concordia University, St. Paul

High School Diploma -

Al-Amal Scool
06-2027

Skills

    Accounting & Finance:

  • Full-Cycle Bookkeeping (AP, AR, GL Oversight)
  • Account Reconciliation & Cash Flow Management
  • Financial Reporting (P&L, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements)
  • Corporate Tax Preparation & Compliance
  • Technical Tools:

  • QuickBooks Desktop & Online
  • Thomson Reuters Accounting CS
  • ADP Payroll Software
  • Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Formulas, Data Analysis)
  • Management & Administration:

  • HR Administration (Onboarding, Employee Records, Payroll Compliance)
  • Team Leadership & Staff Training
  • Office Administration & Scheduling
  • Policy Development & Implementation
  • Client Communication & Relationship Management

Certification

Certifications

  • Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional (Issued Jul 2025 – Expires Jul 2030)
  • QuickBooks for Healthcare/Assisted Living (Desktop Certificate, Apr 2025)

Awards

  • 6-Time Principal’s List Award Recipient — Al-Amal School (2021–2025)
  • Blue Ribbon (First Place Equivalent) — Regional Science Fair (Mar 2024)
  • Stockholm Award — Regional Science Fair, Water Research Project (Mar 2024)

Leadership & Volunteering

  • National Honor Society
  • 09/2024 - Present
  • - Parliamentarian: ensured orderly meetings and adherence to bylaws.
  • - Guided peers in decision-making and supported community initiatives including food and clothing drives.

Timeline

HAR Financial Services
05.2023 - Current

Urban Learning Center
01.2021 - 04.2023

No Degree -

Concordia University, St. Paul

High School Diploma -

Al-Amal Scool