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SARFRAZ RAZA

SARFRAZ RAZA

Niagara Falls,NY

Summary

Talented Accountant offering 15 years of experience managing accounting functions . Expert financial manager and operational problem-solver expertise and Quickbooks proficiency. Top-notch skills in data analysis, interpersonal communication and records management.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Niagara Community Action Program Inc
Niagara Falls, NY
04.2021 - Current
  • Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
  • Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information.
  • Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
  • Alleviated financial discrepancies by preparing bank reconciliations, managing field audits and reviewing accounting records for accuracy.
  • Maintained current understanding of state and federal accounting procedures to prevent legal or compliance issues.
  • Suggested key operational changes to improve performance by extracting financial data from various reporting systems.
  • Strategized long-term business needs and leveraged customer feedback for process improvements.
  • Processed invoices and checks, and maintained daily cash logs and deposits.
  • Handled all AP, ledger, reconciliation and statement requirements to maintain records accuracy, integrity and compliance.
  • Reviewed transactions, issued checks and updated ledgers and budgets.

Tax Preparer

EG TAX SERVICES INC
Niagara Falls, NY
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Determined clients' eligibility for tax credits, abatements or deductions through careful research and oversight.
  • Supplied detailed tax documentation needed to submit accurate corporate and individual returns.
  • Finalized and processed paperwork with local, state and federal government authorities.
  • Reduced errors associated with missed tax benefits by completing comprehensive reviews of internal tax preparation documents.
  • Informed clients of potentially beneficial products and services, resulting in additional business opportunities.
  • Liaised between clients and tax authorities such as IRS representatives.
  • Stored copies of completed returns and related documents according to company procedures and business regulations.

Full Charge Bookkeeper/ Office Manager

GETT CARS, LLC
LONG ISLAND CITY , NY
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Oversaw day-to-day office operations, including receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
  • Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
  • Entered invoice data into company database and updated details, including customer contacts and delivery dates to keep information current.
  • Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
  • Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation in QuickBooks while maintaining case costs and billing processes.
  • Automated office operations for managing client correspondence, payment scheduling, record tracking and data communications.
  • Solicited vendor quotes to determine optimal material purchase pricing.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation while maintaining case costs and billing processes.
  • Distributed memos and updates to apprise departments and divisions of corporate objectives and developments.
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, meeting with clients to research case, collect data, prepare settlement packages and interpret information for daily report generation.
  • Oversaw CRM updates and backups, report generation and troubleshooting requisition.
  • Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
  • Managed office budget to handle all needs, including inventory, postage and vendor services.

Full Charge Bookkeeper

KBF INC
Long Island City, NY
04.2018 - 09.2018
  • Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
  • Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information.
  • Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
  • Strategized long-term business needs and leveraged customer feedback for process improvements.
  • Save timed and manhours by spearheading special projects for emergency resolution.
  • Processed invoices and checks, and maintained daily cash logs and deposits.
  • Performed bi-weekly payroll and coordinated record keeping.
  • Handled all AP, ledger, reconciliation and statement requirements to maintain records accuracy, integrity and compliance.
  • Managed accounting closings, accounts payable and financial reporting for multiple clients.
  • Collaborated with accounting management to produce accurate and timely financial paperwork and reports for AP and AR, budget administration and year-end closing requirements.
  • Substantiated financial transactions by auditing documents and classifying receipts and expenditures and compiled and analyzed complex accounting and statistical information.
  • Reviewed transactions, issued checks and updated ledgers and budgets.
  • Assessed requisitions each month to ensure accuracy and reconciled transactions.
  • Interfaced with technical team members to automate processes and streamline accounts payable and receivable activities.
  • Mitigated annual audit risks by reviewing financial information in QuickBooks for needed corrective action.
  • Maintained current understanding of state and federal accounting procedures to prevent legal or compliance issues.

Bookkeeper & Customer Service

SHUUA INC
Jamaica, NY
04.2016 - 04.2018
  • Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
  • Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information.
  • Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
  • Alleviated financial discrepancies by preparing bank reconciliations, managing field audits and reviewing accounting records for accuracy.
  • Maintained current understanding of state and federal accounting procedures to prevent legal or compliance issues.
  • Coordinated budget information by assessing estimated income and expenses as well as historical budgets.
  • Mitigated annual audit risks by reviewing financial information in QuickBooks for needed corrective action.
  • Suggested key operational changes to improve performance by extracting financial data from various reporting systems.
  • Processed invoices and checks, and maintained daily cash logs and deposits.
  • Handled all AP, ledger, reconciliation and statement requirements to maintain records accuracy, integrity and compliance.
  • Resolved balance errors using accounting software.
  • Assessed requisitions each month to ensure accuracy and reconciled transactions.

Education

MBA - Accounting & Finance

Preston Institute of Management Science And Techno
Pakistan
12.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Finance

University of Karachi
Pakistan
12.1998

Skills

  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Auditing
  • Account reconciliation
  • Quicken expertise
  • Full-cycle accounting
  • A/P and A/R
  • Confidential document control
  • Accounting operations management
  • QuickBooks
  • Customer relations
  • Senior leadership support
  • Enterprise Resource Planning software

Timeline

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Niagara Community Action Program Inc
04.2021 - Current

Tax Preparer

EG TAX SERVICES INC
01.2021 - 04.2021

Full Charge Bookkeeper/ Office Manager

GETT CARS, LLC
09.2018 - 03.2020

Full Charge Bookkeeper

KBF INC
04.2018 - 09.2018

Bookkeeper & Customer Service

SHUUA INC
04.2016 - 04.2018

MBA - Accounting & Finance

Preston Institute of Management Science And Techno

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Finance

University of Karachi

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