Tsega Assefa
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Goal-focused Accountant with a proven track record of delivering accurate financial reporting and effectively managing budgets. Over 5 years of experience in handling various financial responsibilities, including payroll, budgets, financial reports, account payable, and account receivable. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, ADP Workforce, Anybill, EGMS and Expensify. Maintains a high level of integrity and a strong commitment to excellence in all tasks undertaken.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
AppleTree institute
03.2022 - Current
- Processed payroll for 400+ employees, ensuring timely and accurate payment in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Resolved payroll discrepancies and addressed employee payroll inquiries, providing clear and timely support
- Reviewed payroll journal entries (JE) for accuracy and appropriate general ledger coding
- Performed quarterly payroll reconciliations to ensure financial records aligned with payroll data
- Prepared and filed 1099 forms for vendors in accordance with IRS regulations
- Reconciled prepaid accounts such as rent and medical insurance to maintain accurate expense tracking
- Reviewed and reconciled fixed assets; verified proper recording of new purchases and depreciation schedules
- Reviewed Expensify credit card charges for accuracy and correct GL coding; imported charges into Sage Intacct
- Recorded all open invoices in Anybill, including uploading, reviewing, and approving for timely processing
- Created and revised purchase orders in Sage Intacct to support procurement and budget accuracy
ACCOUNTANT
Auto Finance Center LLC
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Data Entry in QuickBooks and Wayne reaves softwares
- Calculating sales commission, hourly wages, and salaries accurately
- Processing employees' pay check by collecting payroll data and time sheet in an accurate and timely manner using ADP workforce
- Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering any employee payroll queries.
- Updating payroll records by entering any changes to employee information or benefits such as employment status or job title changes,or increase earnings
- Processing and issuing W2 and 1099 Form to employee
- Helping HR with the new higher process
- Review - posting invoices/vouchers /payment requests
- Processing accounts payable invoices and payment requests
- Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, andup-to-date manner
- Processing daily deposits, A/R, and Bank reconciliation
- Generating monthly report
TELLER
Wells Fargo
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Performed customer transactions for money orders, cashier's checks, deposits, and withdrawals.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times
- Maintained and balanced cash drawers and reconciled discrepancies.
- Packaged cash and rolling coins to be stored in drawers or bank vaults.
- Handled currency, transactions, and confidential information in a responsible manner.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, service charges, and interest rates.
- Recognized needs and referred to appropriate representative or line of business for cross-sell or service opportunities.
- Educated customers on the use of banking websites and mobile apps.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches
- Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions
- Handled various accounting transactions
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
US-IDMS LLC
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Interacted with vendors, contractors, and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions
- Received and made Phone calls.
- Correspond e-mail with a client.
- Data entry.
- Managed accounting work including payroll and bank reconciliation using QuickBooks.
PRINT AND COPY ASSOCIATE
Staples
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Answered phone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner.
- Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve the store.
- Utilized high attention to detail to ensure quality print orders.
- Money handling.
- Ensure customer satisfaction and provide professional support.
- Recorded relevant job data in daily production logs and required forms, produced activity reports, and discussed the production with supervisors to identify areas in need of improvement
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
MG USA LLC
04.2012 - 08.2013
- Interacted with vendors, contractors, and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records
- Performed research to collect and record industry data
- Coordinated bookkeeping activities in QuickBooks including invoicing and accounts payable
- Replay to e-mail, telephone, or face to face inquires.
- Developed and maintained manual and computer filing systems.
- Managed general admin support including fax, scan, mail, documents.
- Maintained office supplies.
- Led accounting work including biweekly payroll and bank reconciliation using QuickBooks.
JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
Al-lode Private Employment Agency
10.2006 - 09.2009
- Company Overview: Al-lode private employment agency Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Managed excellent customer service utilizing a friendly approach and exhibiting a positive attitude.
- Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
- Prepared payroll.
- Performed clerical duties and maintained up to date filing and record systems.
- Reviewed financial documents to verify accounting data and mathematical accuracy.
- Al-lode private employment agency Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
ACCOUNTANT
Joshua Campaign Ethiopia
12.2002 - 09.2009
- Managed the entire accounting cycle, including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing reports, and closing books.
- Analyzed budget, expense, invoices.
- Prepared monthly report.
- Data entry.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, Md12.2020
Bachelor of Science Degree - Management Information System
Unity University College
07.2006
Diploma - Accounting
Jimma University
07.2002
High School Diploma - undefined
Medhanialem High School
Addis, Ababa07.1999
Skills
- Payroll and accounting expert
- Accounting software proficiency
- Proficient in ADP Workforce payroll processing
- Proficient in client relations
- Experienced in cash transactions
- Effective time management
- Solid understanding of mathematical concepts
- Efficient data entry
- Proficient in accounting practices
- Preparation of financial statements
- In-depth understanding of accounting principles
Affiliations
- A responsible, self-motivated and committed individual, with strong numerical aptitude and accuracy in performing financial transactions.
- Trustworthy and ethical; capable of handling confidential material with the utmost integrity and professionalism.
- Strong record keeping with a working knowledge of ADP workforce, Quick Books, Microsoft Office applications, email and the Internet.
- Attentive to client needs and requirements with the ability to develop effective strategies to deal with business issues and concerns.
- A productive team member, able to contribute to the team objective, resulting in the timely delivery of projects and related services.
Timeline
PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
AppleTree institute
03.2022 - Current
ACCOUNTANT
Auto Finance Center LLC
06.2021 - 03.2022
TELLER
Wells Fargo
01.2020 - 04.2020
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
US-IDMS LLC
09.2015 - 03.2017
PRINT AND COPY ASSOCIATE
Staples
06.2012 - 08.2013
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
MG USA LLC
04.2012 - 08.2013
JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
Al-lode Private Employment Agency
10.2006 - 09.2009
ACCOUNTANT
Joshua Campaign Ethiopia
12.2002 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science Degree - Management Information System
Unity University College
Diploma - Accounting
Jimma University
High School Diploma - undefined
Medhanialem High School
Bachelor of Science Degree - Accounting
University of Maryland Global Campus
Similar Profiles
WINIFRED JohnsonWINIFRED Johnson
Operations Specialist at AppleTree InstituteOperations Specialist at AppleTree Institute
Natacha JohnsonNatacha Johnson
Operations Manager at AppleTree InstituteOperations Manager at AppleTree Institute
Jolie CarrJolie Carr
Operations Specialist at AppleTree InstituteOperations Specialist at AppleTree Institute
Kiet NguyenKiet Nguyen
Lease Contracting Officer/Realty Specialist at U.S. Department of AgricultureLease Contracting Officer/Realty Specialist at U.S. Department of Agriculture
Donald DeCarlo IIIDonald DeCarlo III
Cashier at Kroger MarkertplaceCashier at Kroger Markertplace