Manager Accounting
Resume:
ZAREH (Zach) PAPAZIAN
**** ***** ****, # ***, ********, CA 91208
Tel: 818-***-**** Cell: 818-***-****
e-mail: ********@*****.***
Systematic Office Supply – Los Angeles, CA. October 2007 – April 2013
Accounting Manager
Reviewed the A/P ledger, reconciled accounts and approved invoices for payment.
Reviewed A/R accounts and reconciled discrepancies.
Processed and reconciled credit card transactions and payments.
Monitored the bank accounts and prepared daily Cash Flow statements.
Performed weekly payroll duties.
Managed and audited the 401K payments and year end reporting.
Filed the Sales, Property and Business taxes on a timely basis.
Maintained accurate ledger accounts for each Balance Sheet item.
Prepared monthly Financial Statements after performing the Month End Close procedures.
Interacted with external auditors to prepare annual Financial Statements.
Involved in the conversion of the existing software package to full implementation of Microsoft
Dynamics Navision (ERP).
Continually developed the accounting systems and processes.
Developed and maintained written procedures and policies.
Supervised staff of two. Directly involved in hiring, training and reviewing of staff.
Floorgate – Los Angeles, CA September 2005 – April 2007
Accounting Manager
Reviewed the A/P ledger, reconciled accounts and approved invoices for payment.
Reviewed A/R accounts, reconciled discrepancies and contacted customers for payment.
Performed biweekly payroll duties.
Investigated and reconciled G/L discrepancies by adjusting entries.
Assisted in the preparation of financial statements.
Supervised staff of three.
October 1994 – May 2005
NBC UNIVERSAL- Corporate Risk Management -Universal City, CA
Financial Analyst
Processed invoices for payment. Researched and reconciled discrepancies. Worked closely with
Disbursement and Treasury departments to ensure timely payments of invoices.
Consolidate the department budget, summarize the expenses and analyze the variances on a quarterly
basis. Notify management of any deficits.
Prepare and revise insurance budgets for motion picture productions based on updated costs.
Monitor the accuracy and adequacy of the budgeted amounts throughout the production period and
perform final audits upon completion of productions.
Receive and review payroll reports for construction related activity. Calculate monthly premium and
process for payment. Track and monitor certified payrolls, premiums and payments to the insurance
carriers. Negotiate and resolve any discrepancies with the contractors.
Neosport, Inc. – Duarte, CA. October 1991 – August 1994
Accounting Manager
Reviewed the A/P ledger, reconciled accounts and approved invoices for payment.
Monitored the borrowing base and communicated with the factors on a daily basis.
Projected cash flow and inventory levels for forecasting the borrowing base.
Investigated and reconciled G/L discrepancies by adjusting entries.
Assisted in the preparation of financial statements and SEC filings.
Involved in the conversion and implementation of new software package.
Supervised staff of five.
The Romney Group, Inc. – Boston, MA. February 1987 – September 1991
Credit Manager
Formulated and implemented credit policies and procedures.
Evaluated customers’ bank and trade references and financial statements.
Followed up on charge-backs and reconciled customer accounts.
Contacted customers to collect past due invoices.
Education
Master of Business Administration, International Business, Schiller University, Paris, France, 1982
Bachelor of Science, Business Operation & Control, Salford University, Salford, England, 1979
General Skills
Strong analytical and interpretation abilities in financial reporting, inventory and asset control.
Experience in developing, controlling and improving functions and processes.
Effective interpersonal, communication and written skills.
Computer Skills: Excel, Word, Quickbooks, Microsoft Dynamics Navision
Payroll Systems: ADP, AmCheck, SOI
Languages: Fluent in French, Armenian and Farsi
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