Marine Zakaryan

Dallas, Texas ***** ad2i11@r.postjobfree.com Fully Work Authorized No Visa Sponsorship Required

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accountant with 10+ years of leadership experience in full-cycle accounting functions for retail, manufacturing, and service industries. In-depth understanding of IAS, tax legislation, and internal control. Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures. Experienced in daily business operations and management of staff to increase productivity and compliance.

KEY SKILLS

●GL Accounts reconciliation

●Month-end close and reporting

●Journal entries

●Balance sheet

●Financial statements preparation and analysis

●Bank reconciliation

●Cost analysis

●Internal audit & control

●Budget management

●Cash flow management

●Accounting and financial records

●Improvement and automation of accounting systems and processes

●Implementation of policies & procedures

●Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Pivot Tables)

●Outlook

●ERP-

Insights, AX Dynamics, Stone Profits, QuickBooks Online

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Staff Accountant, AP

Republic Elite, Addison, TX, USA 2022 Jan-Present Republic Elite manufactures, designs, builds, and installs multifamily cabinets, countertops, and interiors.

●Bank reconciliation.

●Monthly general ledger accounts reconciliation, preparation of journal entries.

●Preparation of accruals for the month-end closing.

●Process and enter accounts payable invoices in three systems Dynamics, Insights and QuickBooks Online

●Ensure correct general ledger coding for vendors' invoices and approvals for payment.

●Process weekly cash disbursements and process monthly credit card statements and payments.

●Assist with preparing deposits and cash receipts.

●Assist with the year-end annual financial audit.

●Assisting the controller as needed.

Head Accountant 2010 - 2017

Ar-Be Armenian Belarusian Trading House, Yerevan, Armenia

Second largest Big Box retail, manufacturing, and service-providing company in Armenia

●Led accounting department of 25 employees. Managed the whole cycle of the job of the accounting department.

●Balance sheet, financial statements, taxes.

●Managed month-end and year-end closing duties; performed maintenance and reporting of all corporate fixed assets.

●Managed journal entries and reconciliations for monthly and annual general ledger closing activities, administered additions and balance sheet.

●Analyzed files and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.

●Developed complex P&L reports to inform stakeholders.

●Coordinated timely dissemination of financial management reports such as internal/external financial statements, annual audits, and annual budgets, assessing for accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records.

●Completed in-depth analysis of business operations, trends, and obligations to complete accurate projections.

●Implemented an automated software system for the accounting department and retail stores.

Head Accountant 2008 - 2010

Europe LLC, Yerevan, Armenia

A large company with 80 retail stores selling construction materials.

●Led accounting department of 32 employees.

●Managed centralized accounting functions, financial reporting, and internal/external audits in compliance with IAS

●Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements, consistently assessing for accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records.

●Managed general ledger, journal entries analysis, balance sheet, and preparation of tax returns.

●Controlled financial reports and general ledger accounts reconciliation.

●Successfully converted manual accounting system to electronic system, reducing errors and improving efficiency

Head Accountant 1991 - 2008

Brabion Flora Service LLC, Yerevan, Armenia

●Evaluated accounting processes and implemented process improvements to increase automation, enhance workflow, and reduce process timeline.

●Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close and preparation of financial statements and reports.

●Maintained day-to-day financial transactions including accounts receivable and accounts payable.

●Managed monthly payroll

●Worked with cash and accrual basis reports and oversaw fixed asset schedules and reconciliations.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Teacher 2018 -2022

Montessori School, Texas, USA

● Developing and implementing academically and socially engaging activities for students ● Promote the Montessori vision and objectives by creating an appropriate curriculum.

EDUCATION

Master of Science (MS), Accounting

Specialized in the Organization of Automation of Economic Information

Yerevan State University of Economics, Yerevan, Armenia

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/AFFILIATIONS

●QuickBooks Certification in progress

●Tax preparation and law 2021, 2020 Certification in progress /Udemy/

●Certified Public Accountant /Armenia/, Ministry of Finance of Armenia 2010

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