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SOFIA AFZALI

SOFIA AFZALI

Senior Acxountant
ST. LOUIS,MO

Summary

- Have been integral part of operating team

- Reduced operating expense against the budget in the year 2021- 12%, 2022- 17%, 2024- 15%.

- Have worked with utility companies ( Metropolitan Sewer District), Ameren UE, Spire, Evergy, AT&T/Spectrum, Republic Services, Waste Management and Collector of Revenue-Water Division, for tax credited and renegotiation of price and services and upgrading to bulk package service for multi unit commercial buildings and saved $78,000 in the year 2024.

- Have streamlined payment plan for high dollar bills with contractors by renegotiation the price or obtaining a payment plan.

- Worked to remove liens from properties across the portfolio.

- On time, Bank Account reconciliation to have a specific beginning balance for next cycle.

-Offering solid grasp of accounting fundamentals and strong desire to learn and grow in professional environment.

-Bringing keen ability to understand financial data and ensure accuracy and compliance. -Ready to use and develop analytical and problem-solving skills.

-Professional with strong background in accounting, equipped to drive financial accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in financial analysis, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

-Known for reliable collaboration with teams and adaptability to changing needs.

-Excel in delivering results through strategic planning and problem-solving.

-Detail-oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities.

-Goal-focused Accountant with record of accurate reporting and budget management. Offering 7 years of experience handling finances for entire Portfolio.

-Processed payroll, budgets, reports, audits, journals, expenditures and payments. Diligently maintains latest training on tax regulations and legal issues impacting financial operations.

-Seasoned auditing professional knowledgeable about risk aversion strategies, cost reduction options and financial processes.

-Decisive and persuasive communicator with proven problem-solving, leadership and planning abilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Olympus PR
09.2018 - Current

• Reconciliation of bank accounts

• Comparison of utilities with last month and tracking of yearly revenue and losses

• Training new associates and holding them accountable for business improvements

• Cutting checks for payroll and tracking expenses through bank and operating all income accounts

• Creating waivers and invoices through world software

• Operating emails and collecting rents on behalf of the company

. Budgeting for all Expense of Company

. Hosting Morning Meetings and distributing team responsibilities with assuring the results

. Negotiating with Vendors setting up a payment plan and Reducing the cost of Expense

. Setting Up Monthly Goals for team

. Reporting Team Attendance and Hours

. Credit Card Transactions Audit

. Preparing Contracts for Vendors

. Processing Legal Expenses

. Processing Vendors Payroll

. Fraud Prevention

. Processing and Managing all Mortgage and Insurance payments

. Creating strategies and providing resolution to decrease expenses and increase income

. Creating detailed expense Report

. Using softwares like Procore, Quickbooks, Property Ware, Excel, World,Power point as needed

Education

Diploma - Accounting

National Institute of Management & Accounting , Kabul, Afghanistan
08.2009

Skills

    Strong Work Ethic Time Management

    Critical Thinking

    Handling Pressure

    Leadership

    Dedication

    Problem Solving

    Achieving Goals on Time

    Well Management Skill

    Punctuality

    Flexible Working More Hours According to Company Needs

    Confident and Well Spoken

    Great Negotiator

    Detail Analysis & Organized

  • General ledger accounting
  • Financial reporting
  • Audit support
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Inventory accounting
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Generally accepted accounting principles
  • Intercompany transactions
  • Audit preparation
  • Payroll oversight
  • Internal controls
  • Payroll processing
  • Cash flow management
  • Expertise in software
  • Account updates
  • General ledger management
  • Database management
  • Expense tracking
  • Biweekly payroll
  • Recordkeeping
  • Project accounting
  • Property tax compliance
  • Team Training
  • Internal controls implementation
  • Staff oversight
  • Budget administration
  • Lease accounting
  • Database administration
  • Month-end closing management
  • Journal entry review
  • Month-end closing

Languages

Persian
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Accountant - Olympus PR
09.2018 - Current
National Institute of Management & Accounting - Diploma, Accounting

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