Razia Ismael

571-***-****, ad2ktk@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

Detail-oriented and results-driven accounting professional with, 20+years of experience, seeking a challenging position as an accountant where I can leverage my expertise in G/L, cash accounting, financial analysis, month-end close, and reconciliation. Proven track record of ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Adept at utilizing accounting software and Excel for data analysis. Committed to contributing to the financial success of the organization through meticulous attention to detail and a strong work ethic. Experience:

Panopto, Pittsburg, PA

Consultant February 2023-July 2023

• Enhanced the Salesforce database by reviewing 1000+ contracts for a higher education SaaS company.

• Improved Salesforce resulted in accurate contracted annual recurring revenue (CARR), customer churn, and backlog as part of closing and reporting to the Board Sunrise Senior Living Inc., Mclean, VA

Staff Accountant II February 2013-December 2022

• Record monthly journal entries for all non-accounts payable and non-accounts receivable cash transactions such as debt payments, intercompany reimbursements, lease payments, and miscellaneous check deposits

• Maintain checklists and other organizational tools to ensure all journal entries are recorded timely, accurately, and completely

• Take initiative in implementing improvements in assigned areas

• Work with departments throughout Sunrise to correct missing or incomplete cash coding provided by other departments

• Act as subject matter expert on bank reconciliations, including providing training to bank reconciliation preparers and helping solve problems when non-routine circumstances arise

• Work closely with bank reconciliation preparers to record all items identified in monthly reconciliations

Staff Accountant I February 2006-January 2013

• Reconciled 60 bank accounts for different legal entities after each month end closing under tight deadlines and in compliance with SOX requirements

• Uploaded journal entries for bank fees and interests and resolved variances 90 days and older Geisecke Devrient, Sterling, VA

Accounts Receivable Assistant December 2005-February 2006

• Processed invoices from the accounts receivable system, ensured billings were processed timely and accurately, and assisted with the collection of accounts receivable

• Assisted with preparation of sales and tax returns, and worked with Senior Financial Analyst to ensure compliance with state sales and tax requirements

• Prepared Sales and customer statistical summaries as assigned by Accounting manager Independence Air Inc. formerly Atlantic Coast Airlines, Sterling, VA Accounts Receivable Assistant November 2000-December 2005

• Processed Interline billings from the accounts receivable system and billed according to Airline Clearing House

• Prepared and reconciled monthly Pass Bureau Sales tax from ticket lifts

• Investigated charge-backs, and submitted responses to bank before due date Revenue Accounting Assistant October 1996 -November 2000

• Prorated ticket lifts in an Online system (ATPCO)

• Processed Passenger Interline billings in the CMS Database

• Prepared the month-end closing for Interline billings Education:

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Bachelor of Science, Accounting Expected May 2015

Overall GPA: 3.9

Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA Associate of Science, Business Administration December 2010 Overall GPA: 3.98

Language Skills:

• Bilingual in French and English

Computer Skills

• Excellent skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint in a windows environment

• Experience in Peoplesoft 8.8 and working knowledge of Access

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