ROYA MOMENI

Walnut Creek, CA ***** • 925-***-**** • ade33r@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Sr. Accountant offering 10+ years for Public and Private operations including, GL Implementation, GL Reconciliation including Cash Account, Internal /External Audits, Month-End close (e.g. Processing JE, Adjusting JE, Accruals & Prepaid Expenses), Indirect Tax (Sales & Use, VAT, GST), Direct Tax (Income Tax), Fixed Asset, A/P, A/R, Preparation of 1099 forms.

SKILLS

ERP systems & program (NetSuite, Coupa, PeopleSoft, Oracle Infusion, SAP, ADP, Great Plains, Avalara, QuickBooks)

Advance Excel & Macro

SQL & VBA

Superior analytical and problem-solving skills

Account reconciliations

Fixed Assets

Month-end closing

Auditing

Taxation

Balance sheet, Policies

Problem-solving skills

Bank reconciliations

Reporting

Data Analytic

EDUCATION INCLUDING CERTIFICATION

Master Degree of Accountancy

Golden Gate University - San Francisco, CA 2009

WORK HISTORY

Independent Contract

Implementation Assistant (GL Lead Analyst) / Sr. Accountant

University of CA – College of Hastings - San Francisco, CA 07/2018 – 01/2020

Sr. Accountant

Perform General Ledger account reconciliations to various GL sub-ledgers, including reconciliation cash and Payroll accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of assigned balance sheet accounts.

Identify, report and correct issues, as needed to support month-end close process.

Process journal entries primarily including bank fees, gift fees, investment income allocation, purchasing re-charges and other cost allocation entries.

Analyze capital asset transactions, prepare related accounting entries and

Maintain and reconcile capital assets sub-ledgers to the general ledger by analyzing capital asset TR.

Serve as a back up to the Staff Accountant to audit and record daily Revenue transactions. This includes witnessing cash deposits, auditing reported revenue against actual settlements, and posting daily revenue.

Review and analyze financial transactions.

Documented procedures and business processes and shared information with appropriate stakeholders.

Performs data analysis on large data sets using Macro and Advance Excel functions.

Perform various ad hoc analysis projects

Implementation Assistant – Payroll GL Lead (PeopleSoft)

Builds GL Rules in accordance with GL design.

Designed and configured chart-fields.

Modified and customized chart-filed labels to suit business.

Configures Journal Sources

Tests GL reports to verify accuracy of GL setup.

Maintains GL Rules for College actively in Implementation.

Contributes to the evolution and improvement of the Payroll GL Implementation process by providing feedback and sharing ideas with HR and Payroll departments that will increase College satisfaction, drive efficiency or enhance technical capability.

Investigated and addressed Implementation system issues to enhance usability and improve functionality.

OCR & Coupa Software Testing Consultant /AP Specialist

Renew Financial Group LLC - Oakland, CA 04/2018 - 06/2018

Worked closely with Accounting Manager to recommend changes to AP processes and systems and assist with the implementations of changes.

Reconcile AP related balance sheet accounts, full cycle AP processing including using the Oracle OCR.

Staff Accountant / Tax Analyst

Ross Stores Inc. - Dublin, CA 12/2016 - 03/2018

Maintained balance sheet reconciliation of various assigned accounts.

Maintained and evaluate systems and procedures and suggested changes to supervisor to improve productivity and enhance systems.

Responsibility to ensure company's bank reconciliations is current and performed on monthly basis.

Assist in coordination and preparation of assigned duties for quarterly and year-end external audits.

Timely filed monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax returns including sales/use, business license, and property tax in multiple state and local US/Foreign jurisdictions.

Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.

Interpreting and complying with state, local and international statutes, regulations, and legislation.

Providing guidance based on research of transaction tax laws and regulations Assisting with reconciliation of transaction tax general ledger accounts.

Processed tax payments, set up payment plans and worked with delinquent taxpayers to resolve issues.

Conducted call audits to assess interaction quality, accuracy and service success.

Accounting Analyst

Bay Area Rapid Transit, BART - Oakland, CA 05/2016 - 12/2016

Analyzes capital project cost reports for 48 stations on continuing basis including coordination with other departments to ensure correctness of reports Reconciles capital project cost reports to general ledger and fixed asset records.

Assists in preparation of schedules, reports, and records analysis required by internal Establishes or revises accounting procedures to conform to federal or state laws and generally accepted accounting principles.

Creates, updates and maintains operating manuals of policies, functions and projects within Controller's office Examines and tests reliability of payroll records, accounts payable documents and general accounting records.

Assists in monthly and year-end close of District's books and records.

Reviews journal entries prepared by accountants for propriety, accuracy and completeness.

Proactively analyze sales and use tax accruals throughout month to ensure general ledger is accurate Research and respond on sales/use tax exemption and taxability inquires.

Verified vendor accounts by reviewing documentation, rectifying issues and contacting account holders.

Followed detailed end of month accounting procedures to verify proper balancing of all accounts and readiness for new month.

GL Accountant / AP Specialist

Zuora Inc. - San Mateo, CA 08/2015 - 04/2016

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts in accordance with GAAP (i.e. Accrued liabilities, prepaid, etc.).

Review, analyze, and process AP related administrative material and subcontract transactions (electronic document management, purchase orders, and reports) Reconciliation of monthly invoice reports, aging, statements, AP trial balance, and other reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Assist in implementation of new policies and procedures Manage and reconcile company credit card transactions Collaborate with FP&A and other cross-functional departments to ensure completeness of operating expenses.

Collaborate with IT Project Manager for Procure to pay Implementation using Coupa software.

Coordinated and completed month-end closing processes within deadlines.

Authored 550 staff expense and reimbursement tracker leveraging data validation to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.

Coordinated with Controller with direct & indirect Tax.

Financial Analyst

City of Vallejo - Local Government - Vallejo, CA 10/2013 - 05/2014

Supported Accounting Manager by auditing and reconciling GL accounts.

Researched and analyzed new statistical data trends and recommended strategies for 6 departments.

Aided VP Finance during executive decision-making process, generating daily bond Excel reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Ellie Mae Inc. - Pleasanton, CA 02/2013 - 09/2013

Coordinated with Account Manager for Monthly Flux Analysis.

Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.

Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.

Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately processing invoices and journal entries with zero discrepancies.

Processed and reconciled 200+ invoice weekly using 3-way matching.

Prepared and updated vendor files, including tax and insurance information.

Accounting Specialist

DSM Biomedical - Berkeley, CA 05/2012 - 08/2012

Reviews 500 customer billings prepared by staff for compliance of contract terms and conditions and established department policies and procedures.

Monitors miscellaneous accounts receivable reporting and resolution of payment issues Supports monthly cash collection and forecasting goals.

Reconciles unbilled receivables on scheduled basis Researches and analyzes information to determine appropriate course of action including re-creating or revising bills Perform GL account and bank reconciliations.

Prepare, review, and reconcile cash receipts batches.

Assisted Account Manager with indirect & direct Tax.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Splunk Inc. - San Francisco, CA 09/2011 - 02/2012

Coordinate with IT team to established 1099-Misc Forms in NetSuite Accounting Software.

Coordinated with Sr. Accountant to reconcile GL Accounts.

Respond to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of accounts payable process, including processing invoices for payment, recording sales tax.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Responsys Inc. - San Bruno, CA 02/2011 - 08/2011

Coordinated with AP Manager to Analyzed expense reports for 550 employees, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.

Coordinated with Account Manager with Coupa's expense management platform.

Assisted Account Manager with indirect & direct Tax.

Staff Accountant

SF Symphony Inc. - San Francisco, CA 03/2010 - 08/2010

Assist payroll Manager with weekly and bi-monthly payrolls as requested using ADP.

Prepare weekly and bi-monthly payroll journal entries.

Fixed Assets (calculate quarterly depreciation and prepare journal entries for the GL).

Maintain monthly & quarterly reconciliation, various payroll-related asset and liability accounts, and coordinate payroll with ADP.

Respond to court ordered garnishments & earnings withholding orders.

Coordinated with Payroll Manager for Payroll Tax.

Research & investigation as requested by the Controller.

Additional experiences as an AP Specialist/GL, Accounting Clerk and Full Charge of Bookkeeping in Technology, Retail and Banking field.

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