Customer Service Accounting

AL SARAN

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** ******* ***

City: Acworth

State: GA

Zip: 30102

Country: USA

Phone: 770-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $90,000

Primary Skills/Experience:

Financial Statement Preparation Foreign Currency Transactions and letter of Credits Risk management Budgeting and Cost Analysis Month End Close

Educational Background:

Bachelors Degree, Accounting

Certified General Accounting, 06/1985 - 01/1990

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Job History / Details:

AL SARAN, CPA

512 Olympic Way * Acworth, GA 30102 * Phone: 770-***-**** **********@********.***

CONTROLLER/ACCOUNTANT

Dynamic professional with comprehensive experience in managing client relationships, providing exceptional customer service and the ability to resolve complex problems quickly and efficiently.

10+ years Controllerships experience in the areas of manufacturing, research & development, construction, and value added resellers.

Strong understanding of all aspects of accounting and financial management. Proven ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting tight deadline schedules.

Possess reputation as a self-directed professional with excellent problem solving, analytical and communication skills.

Proven track record of performing work in an ethical manner while consistently maintaining the integrity of all financial data.

Excellent relationship-building skills and effective collaboration with management, coworkers, vendors and clients.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

* Complex Expense Reporting & Reconciliation

* Budget Creation, Forecasting & Cost Analysis

* Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

* Customer Service& Banking Relationships

* Risk Management

* HR Administration & Supervision

* Financial Statement Preparation * General Ledger Entries & Audits

* Month-end Reconciliation & Analysis

* Reporting & Documentation

* Employment & Customer Contracts

* Foreign Currency Transactions & Letters of Credits

* Business Accounting Process Improvements

* Health Insurance & Benefits/Rates & Review

Computer Skills: MS Office Products& QuickBooks

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Owner, Al Saran, CPA, Acworth, GA 2008-Present

Provide consulting services to multiple business owners including business issues, profitability, cash flows, and financial planning.

Accurately prepare financial statements, and personal tax returns.

Design and implement accounting record systems.

Recommend tax savings ideas and compile reports and records.

Controller, TintoriaPiana U.S. Inc., Cartersville, GA 1996-2008

Key role of the textile startup which dyed cotton for clothing and provided fire retardant treatment to various fibers for mattresses.

Maintained and prepared financial records and statements.

Managed accounting personnel and cultivated and enhanced banking relationships.

Administered healthcare and employee benefits.

Controlled risks and managed insurance reviews and negotiations.

Reviewed all legal matters, non-compete and employee agreements, and customer and vendor contracts.

Directed the conversion of foreign accounting software records to QuickBooks, and then to Accpac Accounting software.

Created charts of accounts and accounting records and generated mission-critical reports for the management.

Developed budgets to facilitate cost controls and monitoring.

Career Note:

Controller, Digital Connectivity, Atlanta, GA (1995-1996)

Controller, Mortensen Woodwork, Inc., Union City, GA (1994-1995)

Controller, Command US Inc., Alpharetta, GA (1991-1994)

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Certified General Accountant, CGA of Ontario, Canada, 1990

Certified Public Accountant, Georgia, 1993

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