Zara Kalambet
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Driven professional adept at guiding organizational growth through robust financial strategies and management. Well-versed in recognizing operational inefficiencies and risks and improving internal controls, standards and procedures. Stellar several-year background growing organizations. Proficient in directing end-to-end accounting cycles, financial reporting and policy and procedure development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Courage Production LLC
Fairfield, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained a 13-week cash flow forecast weekly, and monitored daily bank balances and cash requirements via a cash summary.
- Led the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of financial statements.
- Prepared detailed financial reports for senior management, with emphasis on balance sheet reconciliation.
- Analyzed variances between actual results and budgeted targets, identifying areas for improvement.
- Managed intercompany transactions, including reconciliations, across multiple entities.
- Reported several key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of processes.
- Coordinated external audits, providing necessary documentation, and resolving audit findings promptly.
- Implemented Accounts Payable internal controls to mitigate the risk of fraud or error in financial transactions.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced month-end close time.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior accountants, fostering their professional growth within the organization.
Assistant Controller
Plumpjack Management Group
Napa, CA
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Prepared accurate and timely monthly financial statements for review by senior management.
- Managed the day-to-day financial operations of the company, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, and general ledger maintenance.
- Managed the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate recording and tracking of company assets; analyzed inventory levels regularly to identify slow-moving items or excess stock situations.
- Collaborated with sales and tasting room managers to improve financial processes and systems efficiency through monthly tasting room inventory counts.
- Prepared ad hoc reports as requested by senior management or other departments.
- Prepared quarterly sales and use tax returns.
- Supervised a team of four accounting professionals, providing guidance on complex accounting issues, and fostering professional development opportunities.
Accountant
Biagi Bros.
Napa, CA
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Maintained the general ledger of 12 entities, including the preparation of journal entries, coding of invoices, accounts analysis, and monthly bank reconciliation.
- Prepared monthly balance sheets and income statements for 12 entities.
- Posted billbacks and accruals, inventory costing and adjustments, rent rolls, and tracked daily cash flow for multiple entities.
- Assisted outside auditors at year-end by preparing schedules, invoices, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data.
- Prepared and filed all real and personal property tax forms and reports with government agencies.
Accounting & HR Assistant
Nadalie USA
Calistoga, CA
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Worked for a premier cooperage that comprised three business entities in California and Pennsylvania.
- Conducted inventory control by tracking open POs against BOLs.
- Handled accounts payable and accounts receivable using QuickBooks.
- Monthly GL payroll and inventory entries.
- Processed monthly payroll for submission to Paychex, and executed 401(k) and FSA contributions for 60 employees in two states, adhering to state rules and wage limits.
- Managed Workers' Compensation, medical, dental, and vision benefits, meeting with employees about benefit plan options, and making additions and changes to the portal on behalf of employees.
- Assembled business insurance coverage needs annually for the broker, updating limits for sufficient coverage.
Bookkeeper & Office Manager
Live Systems, LLC
Napa, CA
09.2015 - 10.2018
- I worked for a producer of sustainable wastewater treatment solutions for the wine industry.
- Processed AP/AR, reconciled multiple bank accounts.
- Posted to the GL monthly and quarterly, following GAAP and a depreciation schedule.
- Built daily and per-project revenue forecasting spreadsheets in collaboration with the general manager.
- Attended internal project manager meetings, examining vendor contract scope of work, timelines, and terms.
- Produced Excel spreadsheets to oversee inventory and run monthly reports, identifying items for repurchase.
- Improved cash flow, revenue, and efficiency by creating spreadsheets with the project manager to assess when preventive maintenance was required, assuring labor and fuel efficiency.
- Payroll processing.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management
University of California-East Bay
Hayward, CA12.2022
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Revenue recognition
- General ledger management
- Payroll administration
- Budget development
- Forecasting
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Courage Production LLC
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Controller
Plumpjack Management Group
08.2021 - 04.2023
Accountant
Biagi Bros.
11.2020 - 08.2021
Accounting & HR Assistant
Nadalie USA
10.2018 - 11.2020
Bookkeeper & Office Manager
Live Systems, LLC
09.2015 - 10.2018
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration and Management
University of California-East Bay
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