Yazeed Zokari
Syracuse
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting Professional with over 7 years of experience in accounting, finance, and payroll across diverse sectors including telecommunications and healthcare. Expertise in accounts receivable, financial reporting, and tax preparation. Demonstrated ability to enhance financial accuracy and streamline processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Bilingual in English and Arabic.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder & Accounting Consultant
YALLADOCS, LLC
Syracuse, NY
05.2025 - Current
- Co-founded and manage operations of a business services firm specializing in bookkeeping, payroll administration, tax preparation, business registration, and compliance services.
- Executed preparation of individual and business tax returns, ensuring adherence to federal and state tax regulations.
- Established payroll systems and reporting processes to streamline bookkeeping for small business clients.
- Streamlined client compliance processes for payroll, sales tax reporting, and business registrations.
- Guided business owners in implementing accounting best practices to enhance operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Facilitated financial reporting, business formation, and administrative services to enhance operational efficiency.
Associate Specialist, Accounting
JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES (JMA WIRELESS)
Syracuse, NY
05.2021 - 06.2026
- Process and reconcile high-volume customer payments through ACH, wire transfers, lockbox transactions, checks, and electronic remittances while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve payment discrepancies to ensure accurate customer account balances and support month-end close activities.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging, customer credit exposure, and collection activities to improve cash flow and mitigate financial risk.
- Monitored accounts receivable aging, customer credit exposure, and collection activities, enhancing cash flow and reducing financial risk.
- Partner with Finance, Sales, Operations, Customer Service, and external customers to resolve billing disputes, deductions, and collection issues.
- Collaborated with Finance, Sales, Operations, Customer Service, and external customers to resolve billing disputes, deductions, and collection issues.
- Prepared financial analyses, management reports, and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies.
Accounts Receivable Analyst
CARRIER CORPORATION
Syracuse, NY
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed customer account portfolios and collection activities, enhancing receivable performance and minimizing delinquent balances.
- Investigated and resolved billing discrepancies, payment disputes, and account reconciliation issues to ensure accurate financial records.
- Prepared weekly and monthly accounts receivable reporting for Finance leadership and business stakeholders.
- Prepared weekly and monthly accounts receivable reports for Finance leadership and stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Processed credit memos and account adjustments while maintaining accurate financial records and audit readiness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve payment resolution and customer satisfaction.
Finance & Accounting Intern
HANFORD PHARMACEUTICALS
Syracuse, NY
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Supported accounts payable and receivable, payroll administration, forecasting, budgeting, and monthly reporting to ensure accurate financial operations.
- Assisted in financial analysis and prepared management reporting schedules to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Developed spreadsheets and reporting tools that enhanced operational and financial decision-making processes.
Tax Intern
DAVID G. PRUSINOWSKI, CPA
Syracuse, NY
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Prepared individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns using Drake Tax Software, ensuring accurate compliance with tax regulations.
- Conducted federal and state tax research to ensure compliance with filing requirements and support client needs.
- Assisted with return review procedures and client documentation, facilitating efficient electronic filing activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
LE MOYNE COLLEGE – Madden School of Business
Syracuse05-2019
Skills
- Accounting & ERP Systems: SAP
- SAP S/4HANA
- QuickBooks Online
- Patriot Payroll
- Drake Tax Software
- Business Applications: Salesforce
- Concur
- Advanced Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Financial Reporting
- Account Reconciliations
- Accounts Receivable
- Cash Application
- Revenue Operations
- Credit Analysis
- Collections
- Month-End Close Support
- Payroll Administration
- Tax Preparation
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Analysis
- Internal Controls
- Process Improvement
- Business Compliance
- US GAAP
Timeline
Co-Founder & Accounting Consultant
YALLADOCS, LLC
05.2025 - Current
Associate Specialist, Accounting
JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES (JMA WIRELESS)
05.2021 - 06.2026
Accounts Receivable Analyst
CARRIER CORPORATION
08.2019 - 05.2021
Tax Intern
DAVID G. PRUSINOWSKI, CPA
01.2019 - 05.2019
Finance & Accounting Intern
HANFORD PHARMACEUTICALS
02.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
LE MOYNE COLLEGE – Madden School of Business