ALFRED DAWOOD
**** *. *** ****** **. Phoenix AZ *5085, 623-***-****, ************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
Fundamental accounting knowledge of financial statement
Motivated, efficient, accurate and detail oriented
Strong Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word, Navision, MIP, Quick book pro, Dun & Bradstreet accounting and Fixed Asset software, Navision
WORK EXPERIENCE
XL TAX SERVICES – Accountant/Bookkeeper
June 2023- Current
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare financial statements for all contracted clients, posting transactions and maintaining general ledger activities.
Bank reconciliations.
Analyzing balance sheet account and making the necessary journal entry adjustments.
Year End closing report for their tax filing.
Using QuickBook Intuit.
Pyramid Southwest, Inc. – Controller / Office Manager
December 2021-June 2023
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparing Financial Statement and Balance Sheet for the owners and the public accountant office to file their yearly personal taxes.
Maintain and post daily activity J/E’s to (RM) Roll Master accounting software.
Daily Cash Flow reports to management.
Prepare weekly payroll (ADP) and related journal entries.
Select vendor’s payments, print checks (weekly).
Check the AR Aging report and follow up with the past due collection.
Monthly bank and credit cards reconciliations.
Employees Health insurance, fringe benefit, IRA contributions.
Yearly internal audit and workers comp insurance audit.
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation - Assistant Controller
April 2002–December 2021
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the controller, assist the accounting functions of the finance department; review check request; ensures the needs in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll; prepare and assist in presenting budget information; prepare financial reports including financial statements.
Reconcile General Ledger, prepare audit schedules.
Prepare detailed financial statements for various funds.
Ensure all journal entries are made in a timely manner to meet deadline for month end closing.
Prepare for yearend audit and other duties assigned.
Prepare monthly account reconciliation for several general ledger accounts.
Assist Controller with internal and external auditors.
Report and record cash activities on daily basis. Cash flow forecasting.
Intercompany transfers in/out reconciliations between Tribal Government and Enterprises.
Bank reconciliation.
Begoun Inc - Controller/Accounting Manager
February 1995–September 2001
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain and oversee daily activities of accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Prepare for the month end closing of the general ledger, oversee daily cash posting, monthly bank reconciliation, journal entries, accrual analysis, salesmen’s commission and inventory controlled.
Prepared monthly financial statement.
Quarterly and year end audit reports and schedules
John Crane Inc. - Staff Accountant
1980–1995
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain Fixed Assets system and all related depreciation reports for books and tax life.
Monitor inter-company loans and interest amortizations and track intercompany payables/receivables between company owned branches.
Prepare and post journal entries to general ledger.
Allocation of manufacturing and burdens by department
Bank reconciliation, branches expense reports, salesmen’s commission
Trapp-Hochtief Joint Venture. - Office Manager (Overseas)
1977–1979
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervising two timekeepers, general office duties, processing payroll, insurance and pension record keeping.
SKILLS ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Knowledge of budget preparation.
Cash flow
Knowledge of supervisory techniques and practices.
Knowledge of laws, regulations and guidelines used in governmental financial reporting.
Work independently and proactively.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and able to prioritize in order to meet many required deadlines.
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
Team player and ability to manage several tasks at once.
Strong in Excel, QuickBooks, Navision, Abila MIP and Microsoft word.
EDUCATION
1978 – Bachelor’s degree in accounting – University of Baghdad
Triton College – attended accounting courses, computer science, English.
Many webinars, training classes in my years of employment
Volunteers
2010 – 2017 Assyrian Church of the east, elected member of the church committee and was assigned as the church treasurer.