Shireen Khan, CPA
Hoffman Estates,IL
Summary
CPA and a detail-driven accounting professional experienced in examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to assess accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Manager
Scan Global Logistics
2023.10 - Current
- Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
- Reconciled and reviewed operations databases and accounting system records to calculate and determine accurate monthly revenues.
- Tracked expenses and revenues against budgets and forecasts and reported variances.
- Researched complex accounting issues and provided solutions to management team.
- Created reports summarizing current financial status by collecting analyzing and presenting key data points.
- Coordinated external audits by providing required documents on time.
- Identified areas of improvement in the existing accounting system and recommended changes accordingly.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize financial operations.
- Managed budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes for organization.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Trained staff in finance-related policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Execute financial reporting, manage prepaid accounts, schedules, bank reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliations and month-end accruals
- Increase efficiency, support and documentation of accounting processes by creating detailed schedules for journal entries
- Prepare and document accurate tax work papers for straightforward to moderately complicated Property and franchise tax returns
- Reviewing and assisting with the preparation of financial statements for accuracy and resolving and variances or discrepancies
- Implementing internal controls to improve processes and creating efficiencies and Software implementations
- Delegating duties, providing guidance and reviewing the schedules.
- Consolidation for various entities, uploading Trial balances, eliminating intercompany transactions and reconciling these accounts
- Developed budgets, prepared forecasts and monitored financial deadlines.
- Reviewed financial records, including income statements and balance sheets, to assess accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Senior Accountant
AIT Worldwide Logistics
2020.08 - 2023.10
- Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
- Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
- Managed accounting department staff members and workload.
- Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
- Prepared and distributed financial statements and reports, variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Analyzed files and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Supported budget administration with detailed expense analyses and report reviews.
- Provided support to internal and external auditors during the annual audit process.
- Developed strategies to improve accounting systems and processes.
- Monitored cash flow, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
- Generated ad hoc reports as requested by executive management team.
- Assisted in preparing tax returns for filing with government authorities.
- Coordinated project materials and schedules, facilitated communication and prepared reports.
- Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Performed variance analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
Accounting Analyst
Walgreens
2019.06 - 2020.08
- Prepared and processed payrolls.
- Handled bi-weekly payroll services for company employees.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Performed bookkeeping and accounting consulting services.
- Completed and submitted tax forms and returns along with State Filings & Notices
- Ensured proper documentation of all accounting processes and procedures.
- Assisted in monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
- Accessed financial information to answer questions and gather details about specific accounts.
- Supported month-end closing processes by preparing journal entries.
Accounting Intern
Jetzy
2019.04 - 2020.06
- Assisted with smooth preparation of monthly journal entries and accounts reconciliation.
- Processed payments, credits and other transactions using company software applications.
- Reconciled and reviewed operations databases and accounting system records to calculate and determine accurate monthly revenues.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Supported accounting projects by coordinating files and updating tracking spreadsheets.
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis to resolve financial discrepancies within accounts.
- Reviewed and generated ad hoc accounting reports and statements.
- Collaborated with other team members on special projects when needed.
- Processed invoices, payments, credit memos, and other accounting documents.
Tax Associate
H&R Block
2019.01 - 2019.04
- Preparation of Tax returns
- Recording Data Accurately and maintain good client relationships.
- Prepared tax return documents for clients.
- Conducted research and compiled backup documentation.
- Assessed various angles of tax situations to maximize tax benefit.
- Performed detailed reviews of client accounts prior to filing taxes in order to identify any discrepancies or errors.
- Negotiated settlements between taxpayers and government agencies when necessary.
- Developed plans to implement changes necessary to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Responded to state and federal tax notices by preparing written responses or tax return amendments.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Southern Illinois University
Skills
- Revenue Recognition ASC 606
- Fixed Asset Management
- Financial Policies Development
- ERP Systems Expertise
- Intercompany Transactions
- IFRS Knowledge
- Project Accounting
- Tax Preparation
- Financial Reporting
- System Development
- Account Reconciliation
- Process Improvement
- General Ledger Management
- Financial statement preparation
- Financial Data Analysis
- Audits
- Variance Analysis
- Payroll Management
- D 365, CargoWise, Recap
- One Stream, Great Plains
- Quickbooks, Sage, AS400
- Microsoft Dynamics AX expertise
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
- Bookkeeper Certificate
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Scan Global Logistics
2023.10 - Current
Senior Accountant
AIT Worldwide Logistics
2020.08 - 2023.10
Accounting Analyst
Walgreens
2019.06 - 2020.08
Accounting Intern
Jetzy
2019.04 - 2020.06
Tax Associate
H&R Block
2019.01 - 2019.04
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Southern Illinois University
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
- Bookkeeper Certificate
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