Financial Analyst Customer

OLGA ZHIRYAKOVA

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

Tampa, FL Tel 813-***-****

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

** ***** + of experience in accounting and finance I am a driven person that can work at a high pace and adapt to changes quickly. I enjoy a challenge and am always willing to learn something new.

Over the 3 years I have built a strong understanding of US GAAP and have been able to blend that knowledge with my diverse educational foundation. I hold major in finance from the Kazakh National University as well as a BA in Accounting and MBA from University of International Business.

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to create and organize the work of a team / Leadership skills

The ability to make decisions in difficult situations

Ability to set priorities

Detail oriented and hardworking

Multilingual – English & Russian, Ukraine, Bulgarian

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Sage MIP Fund Accounting, MAS, Dynamic 365, Quick Books and Yardi Gemini.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Datex Corporation

Financial Analyst/Staff Accountant 2018 August - Present

Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company

Preparation and record monthly closing entries and monthly analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.

Prepare balance sheet, P&L Statement including monthly balance sheet and income statement analysis of changes from prior period, and other Financial Reports.

Prepare and compose business process analyses documents

Prepare special project analyses for the project management team

Performing variance analysis and prepare account reconciliations

Month end/Quarter end analysis on fluctuations year over year and quarter over quarter.

Ensures accurate and timely recording of transactions in the general ledger

Maintain Fixed Assets

Analyze complex financial report and record

Analyze financial information and summarize financial status

Analyze and record adjustments to Deferred Revenue and other P & L accounts monthly, as assigned by the CFO

Analyze trends, Costs, Revenues, Financial Commitments,Deferred Revenue and obligations incurred to predict Future Revenues and Expenses

Assisting with financial audits and year –end Financial Statement Review

Assist with preparation of annual budget

Prepare Sales and Use Tax

Generate and distribute monthly receivables, parables and profitability reports

Set up new projects, make transfers of employee billable hours and/or expenses, and open and close time classes in company system

Projects that involve multi state compliance, tracking, and organization

Communicate and coordinate with the local offices and remote resources

Perform special projects and duties as assigned

Cott Beverages/Refresco

AR Deduction Specialist Shared Services – (Contract) 2017 September- 2018 August

Research and determine the root cause of deductions within a specified timeframe and reduce future occurrences by working closely with customers and internal business partners

Analyze information gathered through research and investigation

Use critical thinking skills and problem solving skills to make appropriate recommendations to analyze research results to determine validity of deduction

Resolve customer deductions and clear the open items from the customer’s account

Prepare documentation supporting each claim and its resolution

Perform credit responsibilities including new customer approval, financial statement analysis, contract review, understanding D& B credit reports, authorize credit lines, etc.

Responsibility for weekly and monthly deduction report

Preview customer deduction taken to approval or deny order

Researching and resolving outstanding deductions by verifying the validate of the short pay

Resolving customer deductions and clear the open items from customer’s account

Prepare documentation supporting each claim and its resolution

Participate in all internal/external and bank audits (SOX testing)

Contact customers and internal business partners to obtain additional information regarding a claim for analysis

Maintain Excel spreadsheets and files as needed for each open deduction

Maintain a productive relationship with customer, broker and regional AM resolve outstanding issues and concern regarding a claim for analysis and disputes based on research results and analysis.

Maintaining quality service by monitoring standards; advising supervisor of potential problems

All other duties assigned

Municipal Staff Accountant 2017 February – September 2017

Meritus Corporation

Oversee and process all fiscal transactions / Journal Entries related to the Community Development Districts

Ensure that all accuracy of monthly financial reporting

Monthly reconciliation of Operating and Trust Statements

Weekly review and approval of daily Districts’ expenses

Preparation of Monthly Financial Statements for General and Debt Service funds

Preparation of Operations funds distribution reports for the Board of Supervisors

Monitor and reconcile revenue and expenditure accounts; provides assistance in the development of the annual budget

Assist Audit Team in preparation of annual financial statements

Assist in the preparation of working papers for annual audit

Provide financial information to other departments, Developers, auditors, and general public.

Financial Analyst 2016 June - 2017 February

Coca-Cola Refreshment (Contract)

Establish customer accruals and post related liabilities and expenses

Process credit memos, payments, PIAs and rebates through the CMA System.

Make customer payments and clear deductions

Review and audit customer deductions created as a result of customer payments for proper research

Participate in all internal/external enforce Sox controls

Ensure proper approval and accuracy of completed paperwork which supports the deduction research and ensure approval based upon the required chart-of-authority to comply with SOX requirements

Ensure that all deductions are researched and resolved expeditiously and within department guidelines; track and report exceptions to management

Store contracts and other related documents (i.e. invoices, spreadsheets, etc.)

Work with internal and external audit on periodic, quarterly, and annual audits

Compile and submit reporting for corporate, sales, and finance teams

Prepare Liability Account Reconciliation & prepare journal entries.

Perform monthly reconciliation of all CMA related balance sheet accounts

Maintain electronic storage files which contain various support documents or templates needed to process deductions and customer profiles which include deduction history, contacts, re-bill requirements, and other information which might unique to that customer

Continuously review and challenge processes to find the most efficient and effect way of execute our work

Accounts Payable 2016 Jan - May

Meritus Corporation

Handles all aspects of business operations including full cycle accounting and client contact/negotiations

Accounts Payables-Matches PO’s to vendor invoice’s, codes to GL, and does weekly check runs for payments

Processing of incoming ACH’s/checks and applying payments to file

Verify approval of all invoices/check requests and match to supporting documentation

Research and resolve past due payments

Resolve General Ledger coding issues and questions

Entering, printing and delivery of accounts payable checks to firm departments and vendors

Prepare analysis of accounts, as required

Maintain all account payable reports, spreadsheets and corporate accounts payable files

Legal Documentation- Responsible for completion, submission, and maintenance of records for all inter-company legal documentation including; state/federal tax, business licenses, insurances, and any other required forms by law

Data input of accounts payable invoices in multiple systems / Answer all vendor inquiries

Accountant 2015 - 2016

Allstate Insurance Company

Korkis Insurance Services, Inc / Korkis Financial Services, Inc ( First Job in US $10 per hour)

Prepare monthly management reports for Head Office

Manage and process invoices and conduct account reconciliation, expense coding and verification (Quick Books)

Verify and support accounts payable, accounts receivable

Submit invoices, prepare check requisition and reconcile all payment

General ledger analysis of accounts, journal entries

Past due accounts

Bank Reconciliations

Prepare Journal Entries and various reports for the owner.

Bookkeeping and preparation of financial statements.

Working with underwriting department

Sales tax

Filing, Scanning, and record keeping and inputting all information in the system and excel spreadsheet

Residential Accountant 2013 - 2014

Briarlane Rental Properties Management, Toronto, Canada (Part- time)

Perform account receivable and account payable duties of properties with more than 500 residential units

Manage Information in “Yardi Gemini” database

Submit invoices, back charges, checks requisitions for tenant refunds and disbursements

Reconcile tenant accounts and “Rent Rolls”

Prepare legal notices and initiate follow up procedures; prepare accurate documents for “Collection”

Maintain accurate control of vacating tenants, transfers and assignments

Maintain an effective system of rent collection and follow ups; send rent reminders and short payment letters

Monitor and update “Rental vacancy and availability” list

Prepare N4 and N5 forms

Prepare monthly management reports for Head Office

Prepare “Move out” reports and close past tenant files

Communicate with “Toronto Housing and Tenant and Landlord Board”

Prepare Tenancy Lease Agreements and process lease renewals

Coordinate resident's requirements with the Maintenance Office

Provide confirmation letters and rent receipts to residents

Auditor 2006 - 2012

Business Audit – CPA Company, Almaty, Kazakhstan,

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Auditing and Accounting

Kazakh National University, 2000-2006 (Kazakhstan)

Master of Business Administration (Finance and Financial Services), MBA

University of International Business 2007-2009 (Kazakhstan)

Professional school of Business Administration Financial Analysis

Centennial College 2012-2013 (Canada)

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