BEHAILU KELEMEWORK
***** **** ** * ******, WA *8001 C: 253-***-**** *******************@*****.***
OBJECTIVES AND SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Desiring to join a promising firm to bring my education and experience as an accounting and finance professional and make a lasting contribution. I have performed various accounting and finance functions including month-end and year-end close, audit coordination and support, financial statement analysis, bank reconciliations, and budgeting. accounts receivable and payable, regulatory reporting, and others. I have been skilled in Microsoft Office, and operating multiple accounting software.
EXPERIENCE
Accounting Specialist, Financial Pacific leasing/FINPAC/ 02/2022 to present.
Processed incoming customer payments. Assisted in ordering supplies and inventory management.
Managed full cycle accounts payable process: batch, code, enter, void/edit, and pay invoices on time and accurately.
Generated check runs and match checks; prepared for mailing.
Kept excellent records; Updated system, filed all documents timely, and kept a detailed account of when payments were made.
Researched and resolved billing issues; contacted vendors and resolved outstanding issues.
Resolved account discrepancies by investigating and analyzing documentation.
Verifies, coordinates, and posts accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Track expenses.
Prepares financial statements.
Reconciles bank statements.
Maintains general ledger accounts by reconciling.
Prepare and record journal entries for monthly closing.
Participates in monthly and annual closing as required.
Performs and manages general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management with a supporting filing system.
ACCOUNT PAYABLE SPECIALIST, PAC WORLDWIDE 05/2021 – 1/31/22
Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices from vendors
Ensure po related invoices match receivers for quantity
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
Work on automation towards paperless processes relating to accounts payable and vendor setup
Ensuring all invoices sent back to the supplier and pending payment are followed up within a timely manner.
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST, CW TITLE AND ESCROW 11/2020 TO 05/2021
Work with accounts payable and accounts receivable across multiple companies
Process weekly AP invoices, and AR invoices across multiple companies
Process weekly payments with multiple payment options
Prepare Journal Entries monthly
Manage Vendor information in proprietary software
Lock Box Operational clerk, Wells Fargo Bank, WA 02/2019 to 10/2020
Operations, Consumer Credit Card, Retail Services, Consumer Deposits
reconciled the processed transaction of the Consumer Deposits.
Senior Accountant, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Juba, South Sudan 03/2012 to 09/2016
Maintained general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing a trial balance, and reconciling entries.
Summarized financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets, profit, loss, and others.
Coordinated auditing by providing the necessary information and description to the auditors.
Secured financial information by completing database backups.
Protected organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
Junior Accountant, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 05/2010 to 03/2012
Posted and processed journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
Updated accounts receivable and issued invoices.
Updated accounts payable and performed reconciliations.
Assisted in the processing of balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines and GAAP.
EDUCATION
Diploma, Accounting, Addis Ababa Commercial College, A.A. Ethiopia,
BA, Accounting and Finance, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,
ACCOUNTING SKILLS
Understanding of GAAP accounting principles
Strong Microsoft Excel and using established macros and Microsoft Outlook
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in entering financial data.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proficiency with 10-key typing and data entry
Deadline-driven with excellent time management ability
CERTIFICATIONS.
Domestic Banking and Practice, Accounting Practices and GAAP, and Accounting and Financial Management.
Academy Bookkeeping professional’s certification.
Quick book online certification.
REFERENCES: Available on request