Adjunct Lecturer Accountant

ARMAN NIKMAN, CPA

SCARSDALE, New York • *****

646-***-**** • adrqvq@r.postjobfree.com

DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING/CONTROLLER HYBRID OR VIRTUAL

Utilize and thrive a combination of accounting, finance, and leadership talents and perform a broad range of functions fast and accurately in fast-paced environments. Maintain a valuable and articulate communicator who quickly creates and promotes excellent working relationships with managers, external contacts, employees, and key decision-makers. Also, I have experience preparing all types of returns: Sales and payroll, Corp, 1120 and 1065, 1041 and 1040, and schedules and some international and more Peachtree/QuickBooks. I am looking to find a company that I can be helpful to use and expand my knowledge and experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director Accounting 7/ 2018 - present

Finance Manager 7/2015 - 6/2018

Finance Specialist 9/2014 - 6/2015

RASAA CPA, INC

Certified Public Accounting firm – Firm dedicated to cultivating diverse and talented accounting interns, providing high-quality public accounting, audit, tax services and leadership with locations in New York City.

Supervise the day-to-day operations of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports

Ensure the accuracy of the financial records and proper documentation.

Ensure that the books of accounts are compiled every end of the month and financial year.

Prepare and review account analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries.

Periodic 990 tax compliance filing.

Assist with the analysis of business operations, trend costs, revenues, financial commitments.

Review, prepare and oversee payroll transactions and journal entries.

Improve internal controls, working to develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.

Direct preparation of financial statements. Review all month-end closing activities.

Monitor donations of securities, authorized trading and record appropriate revenue.

Manage month end revenue release and allocations.

Handle all revenue related functions for external audits.

Review of financial statement prepared by outsourced service providers.

Mentor and develop a team of direct reports, hiring, managing work allocation, and training.

Expert of new IRS and GAAP pronouncements that impact accounting of the organization.

Prepare business returns such as sales and payroll, Corp, 1120 and 1065

Prepare individual tax returns 1041 and 1040, and schedules and some international

Prepare individual tax returns 1041

Manage reports in Peachtree/QuickBooks

Assistant Professor May 2015 — April 2022

College of Mount Saint Vincent, Department of Economics and Business Bronx, NY

Conduct classroom in Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, and Computer-Based Accounting (Excel/Peachtree/QuickBooks Desktop and Online)

Design lesson plans & facilitate group activities

Adjunct Lecturer October 2008 — Present

Lehman College, Department of Economics and Business Bronx, NY

Conduct classroom in Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Computer-Based Accounting (Excel/Peachtree/QuickBooks)

Design lesson plans & facilitate group activities

Substitute Lecturer January 2008 — September 2014

Lehman College, Department of Economics and Business Bronx, NY

Conducted classroom in Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Computer-Based Accounting (Excel/Peachtree/QuickBooks)

Designed lesson plans & facilitated group activities

Accountant 2/2008 – 8/2014

Ideal Accounting Solutions, New York, NY

Financial Accounting and Tax Services Firm.

Analyzed cash receipts and cash disbursements.

Compiled and records daily cash transactions.

Improved overall reporting system providing more accurate and faster reports.

Monitored donation of securities and authorized trading.

Analyzed contracts / agreements to determine proper revenue treatment on a monthly basis.

Managed month end revenue release and allocations

Staff Accountant 02/2003 – 1/2008

Ideal Accounting Solutions, New York, NY

Financial Accounting and Tax Services Firm.

Reported directly to the Controller and managed all GL, AR, payroll, and AP processes.

Performed monthly and quarterly closings as well as preparation for internal/external audits.

Installed numerous new controls resulting in improved revenue recognition and control of company assets.

Performed full financial management for two major locations in New York and California.

Trained and managed staff of two AP / AR Professionals.

Created daily cash flow management reports to improve reporting capability.

Improved overall transactions system providing more accurate and faster financial reporting.

Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial.

Certification:

Certified Public Accountant & CGMA

Education:

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT

D.B.A. Quantitative Finance

Walden University – Minneapolis, MN

M.B.A. in Finance

Lehman College – New York, NY

BS in Accounting

Plaza Business College, Queens, NY

A.A.S. Accounting Information System

Languages:

Strong verbal and written communication skills (English and Persian)

Professional Associations:

Member of the New York State Society of CPAs

Member of the American Institute of Public Accountant

Awards:

Dean’s List, all schools

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