Zhulieta Peeva

• Responsible for overseeing and managing the full scope of accounting operations for the Institute and Foundation, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reporting in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal policies, and applicable Federal and State regulations. Provides strategic leadership across all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking activities, donor contributions, and financial compliance. Leads and develops the accounting team, drives process improvements and system efficiencies, supports internal and external audits, and ensures timely regulatory filings. Collaborates closely with the Financial Controller and Head of Financial Operations to maintain strong internal controls, sound financial practices, and overall fiscal accountability.

Supports daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processing in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Ensures accurate coding and entry of financial transactions to appropriate accounts, departments, grants, and projects, with verification of supporting documentation.

Assists with invoice processing by reviewing, matching, and organizing documentation, and helps resolve vendor inquiries and discrepancies in coordination with purchasing and accounting teams. Supports the weekly accounts payable cycle by preparing payment documentation and assisting with expense processing.

Performs credit card and travel expense reconciliations and assists with posting routine general ledger entries, including payroll and standard adjustments, while maintaining accuracy and adherence to internal controls.

• Supervised high-volume accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor management, and expense reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely transactions.
  Led AP workflow, reconciliations, and month-end close activities, maintaining accurate records, generating aging and financial reports, and resolving discrepancies.
  Partnered with accounting, procurement, and leadership to improve processes, support reporting, and address vendor and customer inquiries. customer inquiries.system.
• Oversaw monthly close process to deliver timely and accurate reporting of accounting financial information.
• Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
• Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
• Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
• Supported senior leadership by producing month-end closing reports and advising on remittance for quick resolution.
• Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.

• Managed full-cycle accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, cash applications, and collections, ensuring timely and accurate processing of customer payments. Monitored aging reports, followed up on outstanding balances, and resolved billing discrepancies to maintain healthy cash flow. Reconciled customer accounts, supported month-end close activities, and maintained accurate financial records in the accounting system. Collaborated with sales, customer service, and operations teams to address customer inquiries and improve billing and collection processes

Performed day-to-day accounting functions, including bank reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and maintenance of accurate general ledger records. Managed accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment application, and monitoring customer balances.

Prepared financial reports for management, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow reports. Supported month-end close activities by recording accruals and allocations. Processed payroll in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Assisted in developing and improving accounting policies and procedures and contributed to special projects to support departmental and organizational initiatives.