Accounts Payable Staff Accountant

HALA ALY

Harrisburg, PA ***** • 860-***-****

*******@*******.*** http://www.linkedin.com/pub/hala-aly/25/346/850/en

Highly accurate, organized, and detail-oriented Accountant with an advanced understanding of accounting principles. Extensive background in accounting, financial analysis, and auditing within government, retail, and hospitality industries. Proven ability to assimilate information quickly, work independently, handle simultaneous projects, and meet deadlines. Dedicated team member. Fully authorized to work in the U.S.

Software expertise includes:

AccPac for Windows V 3.0

QuickBooks 2000, Manager 2000, ISAN

Simply Accounting for Windows V 8.5

Tax Software (PROFILE )

Sage 100 ERP (MAS 90)

Investment Portfolio Accounting (PAM)

Oracle, BST, Epicor ERP systems.

Lotus 123 and SS&C Portia

Deltek, Field Glass, CMS, TPX, HIGLAS

Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Access, Outlook

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting), Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt 1982-1986

Income Tax Preparation Certificate, H&R Block, Windsor, Canada 2000-2000

Business Administration Certificate – American University (AUC), Cairo, Egypt 1983-1984

Applied Accounting Certificate – American University (AUC), Cairo, Egypt 1983-1984

Computerized Accounting Certificate – American University (AUC), Cairo, Egypt 1983-1987

Modern Accounting Certificate – American University (AUC), Cairo, Egypt 1983-1987

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Atlantic community bankers bank (ACBB) July 2022-Present

Staff Accountant-Accounts payable

Prepare bank reconciliation, AMEX, and GL reconciliation.

code invoices, Match PO with invoice and statements.

prepare check run using Shazam.

run outstanding vendor invoices using the Cardenal system.

Prepare check deposit and Journal entry.

Bright spring (Equus) May 2022-July 2022

Accounting Specialist

Prepare bank and credit card reconciliation

Code grant invoices and enter them into our system.

Prepare payroll and payroll allocation.

Setup vendor accounts

Prepare budget, forecast report, variance report, and cost allocation.

Reconcile GL accounts.

SGS -High Mark, Camp Hill, PA Nov 2021-Apr 2022

Associate Accountant -Accounts Payable,

Responsible for processing a large volume of invoices, pricing, and G/L adjustments and posting monthly vendor accruals.

Coding and processing utility invoices.

Researching and resolving G/L coding discrepancies promptly.

Running queries, performing high-level vendor reconciliation, and vendor account analysis.

Utilizing Excel to identify and track payment trends and prepare monthly reports.

Set up vendor accounts, match received items with PO, Invoices, and procurement, and prepare 1099,ververa tax using Oracle, Coupa, and Access.

Finance Associate June 2021 – Oct. 2021

Lear Corporation, Pine Grove, PA

Responsibilities

Journal entry preparation, entry to the ledger, and month-end close duties.

Standard costing and yearly cost roll

Internal audit requirements

Cost analysis, prepare time report, daily production report, per pound production report

Daily and weekly production reports outs

Continuous Improvement

Assist with fixed asset, prepare Maintenance, repair and operation report and accrual

Assist with semi-annual physical inventories

Ad hoc projects as assigned using SAP, Excel, Citrix, Management Path, FAS and Coupa

Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract) Oct 2019 to May 2021

Signature Staffing– Harrisburg, PA

Responsible for processing a large volume of invoices, pricing and G/L adjustments and posting monthly vendor accruals.

Coding and processing utility invoices.

Researching and resolving G/L coding discrepancies in a timely manner.

Running queries, performing high-level vendor reconciliation and vendor account analysis.

Utilizing Excel to identify and track payment trends and prepare monthly reports.

Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable (Contract) July 2019 to Sept 2019

The Drexel Group – Harrisburg, PA

Coding, indexing, archiving and processing vendor invoices for payment approval.

Researching and resolving G/L coding discrepancies in a timely manner.

Performing high-level vendor reconciliation and vendor account analysis.

Utilizing Excel to identify and track payment trends and prepare monthly reports.

Processing pricing and G/L adjustments and posting monthly vendor accruals.

Preparing for month-end close by conducting in depth audits and competing special projects using OnBase, EHS, Isan, People Soft (Oracle 12), Access and Excel (pivot and query functions)

Financial Analyst/ Staff Accountant (Contract) Oct 2018 to April 2019

Arcoic/Aston Carter – Lancaster, PA

Prepared billing, invoicing and reconciliations.

Managed inventory control.

Prepared monthly journal entries.

Provided financial analysis for pricing and product mix.

Staff Accountant (Contract) Apr 2018 to Apr 2018

Accountemps – Harrisburg, PA

Performed month end closing and reporting.

Administered 401K and insurance certificates.

Reconciled accounts and journal entries.

Reported financial data and communication in a useful and understandable manner.

Staff Accountant (Contract) Dec 2017 to Dec 2017

Intertek/Aston Carter – York, PA

Provided accounting support to local and outside office locations for internal and external audits.

Reconciled accounts payable transactions, ledgers and company credit cards.

Assisted with month end closing and reporting.

Prepared journal entries, variance report, e-expense report and cost allocation reports along with processing data queries.

Utility Administrator II (Contract) Nov 2017 to Nov 2017

Rite Aid/Method 3 – Camp Hill, PA

Maintained, audited and updated the third party utility database by performing daily reconciliation of invoice file with average value of $1MM per day.

Managed fiscal and administrative records to support the companies' utility line, and compile data and information for internal research, special projects and budget development.

Provide periodic utility expense data to the accounting group and support the utility line accrual at each period close.

Assist with utility companies' customer service and national accounts for acquisition of historical account data, rebates, efficiency programs and rate tariff information.

Project Accounting Specialist (Contract) Jan 2016 to Feb 2016

Gannett Fleming/Randstad – Camp Hill, PA

Performed monthly account and bank reconciliations.

Reviewed and reconciled various control reports to ensure data integrity.

Processed data queries; reconciled and consolidated multiple financial reports.

Prepare journal entries, variance reports, e-expense report and cost allocation report.

Accounting/Finance Operations Specialist (Contract) June 2015 to Sep 2015

RELI Group Inc. – Harrisburg, PA

Responsible for performing diverse operational financial and policy activities of a non-routine nature.

Received, validated, and entered information into Finance systems.

Adhered to maintained internal controls and tracking reports for reconciliations and analysis.

Monitored and updated controls to ensure compliance.

Conducted independent analysis for the purpose of resolving complex and varied work process issues.

Accounting Receivable Specialist (Contract) March 2015 to May 2015

Harrington Hoists/Randstad – Elizabethtown, PA

Maintained all receivables files and handle all credit reference inquiry requests.

Managed the deposit preparation process daily. Received and verified amounts, copy checks and stubs, prepare cash batches, and enter totals into Isan. Created the final deposit slip and verify batch totals to a bank deposit.

Contacted customers regarding all short-pay invoices for an explanation. Forwarded information to the proper department for resolution.

Prepared invoices for daily shipments, making corrections/changes to freight charges and copying invoices for required distribution.

Operations Reconciliation Analyst (Contract) April 2008 to Jul 2008

ING Investment Management/Michael Page International – Hartford, CT

Supported the daily operations of the company's reconciliation department; provided analytical and operational support required to effectively maintain client's banking functions and relationships.

Performed daily account reconciliations following procedures for institutional and mutual fund accounts.

Reviewed and reconciled various control reports to ensure data integrity.

Processed data queries; reconciled and consolidated multiple financial reports.

Monitored all portfolio cash flow activity and reported exceptional activity.

Assisted with the financial reporting of bank activity.

Staff Accountant (Contract) Oct 2007 to Nov 2007

Accountemps – Hartford, CT

Prepared bank reconciliation and audited accounts payable aging report.

Matched payment with invoices using JD Edwards; prepared variance report in bank sweep account and payroll account.

Assistant Controller Sep 2004 to Aug 2007

Central Auditing Organization– Cairo, Egypt

Audited fixed asset accounts, A/P, A/R, general ledger, monthly closing, and reconciliations.

Reviewed and audited financial reports (cash flow, capital expense, payroll analysis, variances on accounts and vehicle expenses, cost summary, and cost analysis).

Junior Accountant (General Ledger) Jul 2003 to Aug 2004

United Parcel Service – Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

Assisted accounting management in statement review.

Assigned appropriation number and allocated to projects.

Maintained fixed asset accounts, A/P, A/R, stop payment, check authorizations, and brokerage invoices.

Assisted in general ledger monthly closing and reconciliations.

Prepared financial reports (Cash flow, Capital Expense (Capex), Payroll Analysis, Variances on accounts and Vehicle Expenses, cost summary, and cost analysis).

Processed Hyperion financial reports, F02, F05 using Oracle, Excel, and Total Portfolio Expert (TPX).

Accounts Payable/Office Admin May 2003 to Jul 2003

Kelly Services – Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

Administered monthly closing and prepared statements

Paid invoices to vendors and ran the batch invoices.

Issued checks using ACCPAC.

Tax Associate Jan 2003 to Apr 2003

T4’s & More – Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

Assisted clients with tax returns after conducting inquiries.

Leveraged tax-saving suggestions to ensure customers were satisfied and would return annually for services.

Processed required documentation for cash back service and sent bookkeeping report to district bookkeeper daily.

Junior Accountant Sep 2002 to Dec 2002

Executive Services Plus – Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

Maintained corporate general ledger accounting and monthly financials, accounts payable, and accounts receivable using QuickBooks 2000.

Completed accounting functions, including balance sheet preparation, bank reconciliation, and payroll.

Tax Associate Jan 2002 to Jun 2002

H&R Block – Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Conducted interviews for the purpose of preparing complete and accurate tax returns. Provided tax information and offered appropriate tax-saving suggestions.

Answered questions and handled inquiries from clients and other Block associates, in person or on the phone. Practiced excellent client service techniques to maximize number of new and returning clients.

Completed the required documentation for cash back service, according to company procedures. Sent daily bookkeeping report to district bookkeeper.

Bookkeeper Jun 2001 to Dec 2001

MJB – Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Maintained corporate general ledger accounting and monthly financials; managed accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Handled balance sheet preparation, bank reconciliation, and payroll, and acquired strong knowledge of Simply Accounting Pro.

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