JOHN AZIMI

ad37yb@r.postjobfree.com, 562-***-****

PROFILE:

10+ years of progressive experience in financial accounting, financial analysis, and preparation of financial statements. Expertise in US GAAP, Canadian GAAP, SEC Reporting (10-Q and 10-K) documentation, tax accounting, consolidations. Responding to internal and external audit queries. Proficient in ERP systems (SAP and Oracle), NetSuite, SQL, Salesforce, QuickBooks, advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Macros, Charts), Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

United Exchange Corp - Cypress, CA Jan 24 – Present

Interim Senior Staff Accountant (contract basis)

Performing monthly bank and balance sheet accounts reconciliations, including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses.

Posting and reviewing journal entries, handling adjusting entries for accurate representation of financial data.

Preparing monthly and annual financial statements, generating financial reports, and analyses to support management decision-making using NetSuite.

Maintaining and updating the general ledger, ensuring proper coding and classification of transactions in NetSuite.

Assisting in the month-end and year-end closing processes, working collaboratively with other teams to gather necessary financial information.

Preparing schedules and documentation for internal and external audits, collaborating with auditors to address inquiries and provide necessary information.

Identifying opportunities for accounting and reporting process improvements, contributing to the implementation of best practices to enhance efficiency.

Ensuing compliance of accounting policies, procedures, and regulations with current accounting standards.

Corvel Corporation – Irvine, CA Oct 23 – Jan 24

Interim Corporate Financial/Pricing Analyst (contract basis)

Preparing and analyzing financial reports, statements, and budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Assisting with audits to evaluate financial controls, compliance with policies, and operational efficiency.

Conducting comprehensive financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial forecasting to identify opportunities for improvement and potential risks.

Continuously reviewing financial processes and internal controls to identify areas for enhancement. Proposing and implementing process improvements to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.

Assisting in the development and monitoring of budgets, providing insights to department heads on budget performance and spending patterns.

Collaborating with different departments to understand their financial needs, providing analytical support, and offering insights for informed decision-making.

Participating in special financial projects, as required, to support strategic initiatives and business growth.

Accountant - Los Angeles, CA July 23 – Sep 23

Independent Contractor

Reconciliation of bank and General Ledger accounts using QuickBooks online and QuickBooks Desktop.

Analysis of general ledger, and preparation of resulting periodic/adjusting entries,

Preparation and Analysis of financial statements.

Providing accounting, bookkeeping, and tax support for individuals, proprietorships, small companies.

Azimi Consultants Co. – Toronto and Vancouver, Canada Jan 15 – June 23

Senior Accountant

Reconciliation of bank and balance sheet accounts in addition to supporting schedules.

Analysis of general ledger, as well as preparation of resulting periodic/adjusting entries, utilizing QuickBooks.

Assistance with preparation of financial statements and required disclosures.

Providing accounting support, tax assistance and filing, for individuals, proprietorships, small companies.

World Financial Group – Irvine, California Jan 10 – Jan 15

Independent Bróker

Relationship building and business development to enhance families and businesses financial conditions.

Analysis of personal/business financial/accounting needs and presenting solutions.

Meetings with clients, recruiting, training, and compliance of associates with licensing rules and procedures.

Applied Medical Resources – Irvine, California Jul 07 – Dec 09

Senior Accountant

Monthly and quarterly variance analysis of corporate income statement accounts utilizing the SAP platform.

Preparation and posting of prior periods, periodic, and adjusting entries.

Assistance in preparation of financial statements and disclosures for quarterly and annual reporting.

Assistance with the coordination of prior years and annual audits, including preparation of supporting schedules.

Documentation of internal controls and reporting processes in preparation for IPO filing.

Ingram Micro, Inc. – Santa Ana, California Jul 05 - Jul 07

Financial Analyst

Investigating and documenting fluctuations in budget to actual variance analysis, utilizing the Oracle platform.

Monthly/quarterly analysis of balance sheet and corporate accounts, departments, various subsidiaries.

Preparation and posting of periodic and adjusting journal entries.

Monthly cash flow preparation and revenue analysis for management review.

Assistance in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures, 10K and 10Q SEC filings, and preparation of quarterly Department of Commerce reports.

Fluor Corporation – Aliso Viejo, California Oct 99 – Jun 05

Intermediate Accountant

Responsible for preparation of monthly and quarterly accounting entries, reconciliation, and analysis of corporate accounts utilizing the SAP platform.

Performance and improvement of corporate consolidation for preparation of consolidated financial statements.

Monthly and quarterly review of entries for revenue and expense allocations among Strategic Business Units.

Identification and resolution of various database, accounting, and reporting issues.

Investigating, responding, and providing documentation in response to queries from departments within the organization, senior management, and auditors.

Providing support for and training of new staff.

BDO SEIDMAN - Vancouver, Canada - Senior Accountant / Auditor Jan 97 – Jun 99

KPMG – Toronto, Canada – Auditor Sep 95 – Jan 97

EDUCATION

University of Windsor – Windsor, Canada

Bachelor of Commerce Honors Degree (Accounting / Finance)

CFA Program – Preparing to retake CFA level I examination in July 2024.

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