Ali Al-Arabi, CPA

San Francisco, California 510-***-**** adg1if@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

San Francisco State University August 2010 to May 2014

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Accounting

Overall GPA 3.58

The University of Jordan, Amman August 2001 to December 2005

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems

Certified Public Accountant – California (license #135484)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERINCE

MARCUM, San Francisco, CA January 2020 to Present

Senior Accountant

Performs reconciliation of fixed asset subsidiary ledger balance with-summary level account in the general ledger.

Performs depreciation calculation for all fixed assets.

Performs revision and updates on the detailed schedule of accumulated depreciation and fixed assets.

Tracks Company’s fixed asset spending in relation to its capital budget, as well as management authorizations.

Assists with the month-end and year-end closing process, including preparation of audit schedules.

Prepares reconciliations for necessary balance sheet accounts and various other general ledger accounts, as needed.

Responsible for preparing monthly financial statements, such as monthly balance sheet, income statement, report on changes in financial position and budget variances.

Coaches and mentors staff accountants through project management.

Reviews and supervises staff accountant's monthly work including but not limited to Journal Entries, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Squar Milner, San Francisco, CA January 2019 to December 2019

Senior Accountant

Responsible for month-end closing, accruals, and account reconciliations.

Prepare general ledger account reconciliations, and review journal entries.

Review the completeness of revenue and expenses booked each month to ensure all the expenses recurring and non-recurring are recorded and complete.

Maintain schedules and prepare entries for the amortization of prepaid and other assets.

Assist with the preparation and review of balance sheet, income statements, and supporting schedules and comparative financial information.

Assist with internal and external audits by providing lead schedules and analysis.

Make and review journal entries for accruals and various expenses.

Prepare timely and accurate reports for client and manager.

Assist team with forecasting, budgeting, and analysis.

Create and maintain documentation of accounting processes and procedures.

Respond to client and accountant management accounting questions.

Provide routine status updates regarding client progress to upper management.

Assist in the training and development of accounting staff, within the firm as well as client staff.

AndersenTax San Francisco, CA June 2016 to December 2019

Experienced Tax Associate

Prepared tax returns for Individuals and Partnerships in CCH Prosystem.

Reviewed documents provided by clients and processed them in accordance with tax rules to keep client’s liability at minimum using appropriate adjustments and deductions.

Managed engagement deadlines and coordinated workflow among various engagement teams.

Researched legislation and tax codes on various specific individual tax issues and drafted memoranda summarizing research findings.

Conducted training sessions for interns, new hires, and experienced associates in tax rules and tax technology.

PriceWaterhouseCoopers Amman, Jordan February 2016 to May 2016

IT Auditor (Internship)

Worked on Medical Hospital IT auditing assignment; audited operating system and database.

Tested full cycle of Inventory, AR, AP, and cash management on testing server.

Reported significant deficiencies and material weaknesses of internal control system of each cycle.

Color Solutions Auto Paints South San Francisco, CA December 2010 to December 2015

Senior Accountant (January 2013 to December 2015)

Performed monthly general ledger entries, cost accounting, inventory accounting and bank reconciliation of multiple accounts.

Managed general ledger and assisted on month-end/year-end close processes.

Supported the monthly close process, including preparing journal entries and monthly account reconciliations.

Assisted in performing strategic financial projects involving finance and accounting processes and procedures.

Conducted monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.

Prepared monthly financial statements and balance sheet analysis.

Identified opportunity areas and implemented improvements in the planning process.

Assisted in accounts payable for invoice discrepancies and vendor invoice settlements.

Full Charge Bookkeeper (December 2010 to January 2013)

Handled complete accounting cycle duties, including preparing and posting journal entries, processing bills, closing of accounts at end of month.

Matched invoices with purchase orders, as well as created purchase orders, sales orders and bills using QuickBooks software.

Processed 100 bills weekly of account payable and account receivable.

COMPUTER SKILLS& OTHER

Highly proficient in Oracle Database, Excel, Quickbooks, CCH Prosystem, CCH Prosystem FX Engagement, GoSystemTaxRS, BNA Income Tax Planner

Tax Preparer for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance – SFSU (prepared simple to complex tax returns for individuals, advised on potential tax liabilities)

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