Ali B. Saidi, MS

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Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Cell: (908)

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FINANCIAL Experience

The KABR Group, LLC. January 2012 - Present

Private Equity Fund Accountant / Senior Real Estate Accountant

. Presented research & analysis to management for further discussion and

decision-making purposes

. Participated in high level strategic meetings, offering opinions based

on factual support.

. Performed monthly operating analysis for all funds as well as their

respective asset management companies. The executive team used this

analysis to make critical decisions.

. Performed weekly cash report for all funds for senior management.

. Review private equity fund client's partnership agreements and other

materials.

. Prepared and entered journal entries related to accrual-based GAAP

accounting.

. Reviewed and approved payables, leases, billing adjustments, and

deposits.

. Prepared bank and balance sheet reconciliations and financial

statements monthly.

. Review and preparation of quarterly and annual statutory financial

statements, foot notes and partner capital statements.

. Participate in the implementation of fund structures on to the

accounting system.

. Assisted Property Managers with Business Plans and quarterly

Forecasts.

. Assisting the external auditors with the completion of audited

financial statements

. Analyzed monthly financial statements and investigated budget

variances.

. Communicate and coordinate accounting and reporting requirements with

various business partners.

. Analyze on-going financial results and prepare quarterly analysis

packages for Senior

Management.

. Review and analysis of monthly operating expenses

. Preparation of monthly and quarterly closings

. Assisted CFO in performing quarterly and year end audit. Responsible

for maintaining record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss and

other financial activities.

. Assisted CFO in preparing and analyzing accounting records and

financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to

reporting and procedural standards.

. Researched and organized financial information during audit season.

. Research accounting issues and assist in the implementation of new

accounting guidance.

Boyden of New Jersey, LLC. January 2010 - June 2012

Senior Accountant / Controller

. Overall responsibility and in charge of day to day accounting and

bookkeeping

. Full cycle Accounts Receivable including collections & billings

. Full cycle Accounts Payable

. Multiple Bank Reconciliations & reporting.

. Fixed Assets tracking and depreciation schedules

. Full P&L responsibility

. Coordinated and prepared MIS reports on profitability, costs and other

financial reports for management reviews

. Planned, prepared, and devised work schedules, according to budgets

and workloads

. Managed day-to-day operations; Supervised and coordinated activities

of employees and contractors

. Interact with external financial auditors and provided necessary

supporting documentation to facilitate annual audits

Ross, Anglim, Angelini, LLP (Contract), September 2011 - January 2012

Staff Accountant (Contract)

. Handled the complete accounting cycle, including opening, posting

entries and closing of accounts

. Full charge bookkeeping duties for various clients, including bill

payments and month end reporting

. Set up all A/P, A/R, Employee, Vendors and supplier accounts

. Generated all financial reports

. Bank, Credit Card and various asset account Reconciliations

. Fixed Asset tracking and depreciation schedule

. Reviewed and analyzed all financial data for tax return preparation

. Assisted in audits of various clients

. Assisted the controller in preparation of financial statements,

monthly income and expenses variation analysis

Woven Floors, Mendham, NJ, 2004 to 2009

Co-Owner & Controller

. Spearhead daily business operations inclusive of sales,

marketing/advertising, financial management, purchasing, and vendor

relations.

. Skillfully negotiated contracts to optimize pricing and delivery

schedules.

. Oversaw accounting functions and submit all required documentation to

CPA for filing.

. Performed accounts payable and receivable (A/P and A/R) and oversaw

general ledger, trial balance, profit & loss statements, reconciliations,

journal entries, and balance sheets.

. Administered disbursements, month-end closings, cash management, and

payroll processing.

. Reliably handled corporate taxes, as well as sales and use taxes.

. Boosted overall productivity by researching, evaluating and

implementing computer software.

. Demonstrated an unwavering commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and

accuracy throughout accounting activities.

. Consistently exhibited outstanding analytical, documentation,

prioritization, vendor relations, and research skills.

Accounting & Business Software

Well-versed in Yardi, QuickBooks Pro, QuickBooks Enterprise, Microsoft

Office Suite, Oasis, Manfact, Visual ERP and H&R Block Tax Software.

Education & Association

Master of Science Degree, Accounting

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ, 2012

Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, 2004

CPA Candidate

Beta Gamma Sigma Society, Outstanding Academic Accomplishment

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