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Sara N. Berhe, M.S., M.A.

Springfield, VA 978-***-**** **************@*****.***

Profile of Qualifications

Highly analytical, performance-focused, and multifaceted professional, with hands-on experience in accounting and financial operations, Monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing, budget to actual analysis, variance analysis, depreciation schedule, managing financial reports, and general ledger accounts complemented with strong educational foundation. Recognized for strong work ethic, with capability to handle and fulfill key assigned duties and multiple priorities within fast-paced working environment while ensuring timeliness and efficiency. Equipped with articulate communication and solid interpersonal skills necessary in establishing productive rapport with professionals at all levels. Bilingual in English and Amharic. Technically proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, email platforms, Peachtree Accounting, QuickBooks, SPSS, social media platforms, and graphics.

Core Competencies

Monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing /Payroll and HR / budget to actual analysis / variance analysis / depreciation schedule / managing financial reports /posting to ledger accounts / Instructional Design Corporate Training / Development Coaching /Project Management Learning Delivery Methods / Team Building / Leadership / Development / Strategic Analysis / Planning Diversity / Inclusion Process Optimization

Professional Experience

Gordon Contractors, inc. Capital Hights, MD

Payroll and HR Specialist 2023 - Present

HR and Payroll specialist

In charge of Payroll for 86 employees, both salary and hourly paid employees

Entering employees time in Viewpoint and Gusto, making sure all the deductions are made such as tax, 401k, health insurance, other insurances, HSA and other deductions.

Handling all HR activities such as: E verification, background check,

Setting up new employees in Viewpoint and Gusto.

Making sure all government requirements are fulfilled.

Taxes and other deductions are made correctly.

Rosenthal Automotives Fairfax VA

Accounting Administrator 2021- 2023

Effectively managing all accounts payable and receivable for three stores (Honda, Volvo and VW)

In charge of Posting 70 – 100 daily transaction invoices in to an Ignite

On A/P I am in charge of make two type of payments

oDaily payments for random vendors, refunds and transaction cancelations

oMonthly payments for utilities, Cr. Suppliers and sister companies

On A/R I am in charge of verifying the incoming money with what is shown in the system, making the deposit ready and posting the transition in the Ignite, adjusting entry whenever is needed and making sure that the transaction is balanced for the day before.

Preparing daily and monthly accounts payable and accounts receivable reports and report to the controller

Performing bank reconciliation at the end of every week and also at the end of the month

Effectively manage inventory entries and journal entries of the new vehicles purchased.

Handling floor plan and report to the finance manager

Preparing credit cancelation and other legal documents to cancel different packages that were initially sold to the customer report to the finance manager.

Preparing daily, bi-weekly and monthly accounts payable and accounts receivable reports report to the controller

Responsible for the monthly reconciliation for all accounts payable and receivable transactions report to the controller

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CVS Washington DC

Operations Manager 2018 – Present

Effectively manage all payroll, cash management, and accounts payables, while preparing weekly scheduling

Hold accountability in handling cash, check, and money order deposits while reconciling balance on the money on hand and ensuring accurate sales income

Administer balance and ensured on-hand accuracy of the items in the store

Demonstrate leadership abilities in mentoring and supervising top-performing team of associates, including development and execution of results-generating training initiatives consistently achieve operational objectives

Drove efforts in improving operational processes and corporate best practices as well as enhancing performance of service-focused team members

Succeeded in attaining branch-specific pharmacy and corporate goals

Received multiple promotions from cashier to shift supervisor to operation manager

Grew sales volume while supporting the store in achieving sales and service goal

Ethiopian Civil Service University Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Consultant 2013 – 2016

Leveraged broad scope of industry knowledge toward driving solutions-focused research and analysis, including mentoring, and managing a highly skilled research team in completing research objectives.

Delivered excellence in consultancy to various organizations on leadership, human resources, time management, and effectiveness and efficiency. Provide, managed, and followed up on classroom training.Spearheaded short- / long-term training on transformational leadership, leadership development, communication skills development, decision-making, and gender mainstreaming.

Proactively evaluated and revised key training materials.

Continually measured training and consulting results and effects.

Led targeted coaching and mentoring of dynamic professional teams.

Expertly conceptualized and developed instructional and training materials.

Honored with “Certificate of Accomplishment” for Developmental Public Service Missions.

Ye-Lemma P.L.C. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Assistant Manager 2012 – 2013

Prepared all financial reports monthly while managing accounts payable and receivable

Provided direct oversight to the organization’s activities

Took charge of maintaining inflow and outflow of cash while administering store materials

Efficiently carried out other key tasks such as bank reconciliation and monthly payroll processing

Made use of Peachtree accounting software in managing and updating accounting records

Played vital role in launching and implementing an organized financial recording and handling system company.

Made significant contribution in growing the company from a small to a medium-size business.

Apply Quick book software to record the transaction.

EnatEjigitu Business P.L.C. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Financial Administrator Sales Assistant 2008 – 2010

Keenly assessed financial reports and conducted monthly financial report drafting

Assumed responsibility in processing monthly payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivables, as well as in handling bank reconciliation

Employed keen attention to detail in creating annual reports for business accountants

Generated accounting, financial, and other office records as well as monthly financial report

Facilitated all real estate and/or import and expert activities

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Nyala Insurance S.C. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Cashier 2008

Demonstrated solid multitasking and communications talents toward seamlessly liaising among high-volume customers to collect cash and provide receipts. Handled petty cash and bank deposits.

Internships

Microlink Information Technology College Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Junior Accountant (Internship) 2004 – 2006

Moha (Pepsi) Soft Drink Factory Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Junior Accountant (Internship) 2003

Ethiopian Federal Inland Revenue Authority Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Junior Accountant (Internship) 2002

Continually contributed strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Verified taxpayers’ information and recorded taxpayers’ tax amount on ledgers.

Education & Professional Development Summary

Strayer University 2020

Master of Science in Accounting (Emphasis in Public Accounting)

Alpha Chi National College Honor Society Golden Key International Honor Society

Addis Ababa University 2012

Master of Arts in Management of Vocational Education

Microlink Information Technology College 2007

Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Finance

“Best Student Award” “Best Student in Economics & Finance Department”

Microlink Information Technology College 2004

Associate of Arts in Accounting

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

View Point / Gusto / Ignite / Microsoft Office / High proficiency in Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook Peachtree Accounting Internet Web-Browsing Email Social Media / Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Project Planning and Management Customer Service and Handling

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