Business Development Accounts Receivable

Odessa, FL

m: 813-***-****

***********@*****.***

Proven talent for aligning business strategy and objectives with established business development and operations management paradigms to achieve maximum operational impacts with minimum resource expenditures. Growth-focused thought leader with a wealth of experience in process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic planning. Superior abilities in financial report authorship and documentation. Exceptionally dedicated professional with keen interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, as well as payroll, invoicing, market research, and training development expertise.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Performance Evaluation

• Regulatory Compliance

• Process Improvement

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Data Entry & Analysis

• Contract Negotiation

• Vendor Management

• Financial Planning

• Communication

• Bookkeeping

• Invoicing

VALENTI MANAGEMENT, TAMPA, FL, MAR 2024 – PRESENT

accountant/bookkeeping

• Manage corporate fixed assets tracking and accounting processes.

• Ensure accuracy and compliance by reviewing and approving corporate bill payments and general ledger coding across.

• Review expense reports to make sure they are in line with company policy.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

• Facilitate accounts receivable/payable processing.

• Record day to day financial transaction in the accounting system.

• Process vendor invoices and expenses repot

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts (cash, prepaid, intercompany)

• Conduct partial checks of the posting process.

• Upload the invoices into the accounting system.

• Ensuring that all utility coordination and activities are conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

BELL LLC, TAMPA, FL, FEB. 2022 — MAR 2024

ACCOUNTANT

• Document daily financial transactions and execute the posting process.

• Facilitate accounts receivable/payable processing.

• Coordinate and assess expense reports for accuracy and reconcile expense and other financial reports with account balances and official records.

• Gather and verify invoices alongside purchase and/or work orders, and input verified invoices into the system for processing.

• Support accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.

• Organize the weekly check run for approval and payment.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including year-end close functions.

• Ensure that all transactions are recorded in the correct day book, supplier ledger, customer ledger, and general ledger.

• Revert books to trial balance stage.

• Conduct partial checks of the posting process.

• Perform industry and market research to stay abreast of emerging trends, best practices, and competition.

• Participate in regular meetings with management and stakeholders to keep clear paths of communication.

• Support financial planning efforts in collaboration with the finance team. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMIRA KARAS

PR O F ES S IO NA L SU M M A R Y

Vision-driven change agent with career-long record of financial leadership, regulatory compliance, and negotiation success for leading organizations

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REAL ESTATE COMMERCE LLC, TAMPA, FL, DEC. 2019 — 2022 ASSOCIATE REAL ESTATE ACCOUNTANT

• Supervised over 35 leases in the U.S. and Europe and coordinated monthly rent payments.

• Handled lease abstract processes to ensure accurate lease information was recorded in the company database.

• Facilitated accounts payable and receivable processing, and processed payroll in a timely manner.

• Managed intercompany billing monthly.

• Conducted regular research to identify market rents, capitalization rates, and sales prices.

• Collaborated with property managers to develop a friendly and professional team environment.

• Supported business expansion by designing numerous databases and reports using Word and Excel.

• Consulted with third party vendors to maintain positive working relationships.

• Supported audit efforts in collaboration with internal and external authorities.

• Assisted with financial planning, including forecasting, evaluation, and adjustments as needed.

• Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and protocols. FOOD INDUSTRY COMPANY, TAMPA, FL, JAN. 2017 — 2019 ACCOUNTANT

• Oversaw inventory, stock position, pricing accuracy, and merchandising.

• Strategized and ordered according to work plans, sales forecasts, and company standards to optimize sales and gross profits.

• Achieved restaurant financial objectives, analyzed variances, initiated necessary corrective actions, monitored financial controls, and developed and implemented strategies to increase average meal checks.

• Spearheaded purchases and inventory by interfacing with the food service representative.

• Adhered to preferred supplier lists, reviewed usage reports, analyzed variances, and took corrective actions as needed.

• Handled accounting, budget balancing, process improvements, strategic planning, and inventory audits.

• Performed administrative tasks as needed, for reporting purposes.

• Reviewed and assessed accuracy of vendor invoices.

• Ensured compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

• Completed regular training and professional development seminars to stay abreast of internal and industry best practices.

TICKETING PROGRAM CERTIFICATION, 2004

Cairo Business Centre, Cairo, Egypt

BASIC AND ADVANCED AMADEUS CERTIFICATION, 2006

Cairo, Egypt

BACHELOR IN ACCOUNTING, 2002

Ain Shams University, Faculty of Commerce, Cairo, Egypt

• Donate time to support local community members through the 'Care for Elders' committee. Languages: Arabic (native), English (fluent)

Technical Proficiencies: Microsoft Office Suite, general internet proficiency Interests: Travelling in Europe (France, Germany) and the Far East (Malaysia, Thailand) References available upon request

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