Alireza Salatini, CPA

Certified Public Accountant

adxu3i@r.postjobfree.com • 571-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/• Sterling, VA

Highly skilled Staff Accountant with over four years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, and accounting operations.

Summary

Detail-oriented and analytical, with a track record of identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build productive relationships with clients and stakeholders. Proficient in accounting principles and adept at preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and managing accounts payable/receivable.

Areas of Expertise

Financial Analysis & Reporting

GAAP Principles

Financial Statement Preparation

Account Reconciliation

Accounts Payable / Receivable

Budgeting & Forecasting

Tax Preparation & Compliance

Audit Preparation & Support

General Ledger Maintenance

Accounting Software

Risk Management

Interpersonal Communication

Ethical & Professional Standards

Project Management

Continuous Learning

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Accounting

Shahid Ashrafi University

Languages

English

Farsi

Highlights of Strengths

Financial Reporting: Experienced in preparing and interpreting financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements; expertise in analyzing financial data and identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.

Auditing & Accounting Systems: Skilled in planning, executing, and reporting on financial audits in accordance with GAAP, GAS, GAAS, and IFRS, including risk assessment, internal control testing, and substantive testing; knowledgeable in accounting software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Tax Planning and Compliance: Proficient in federal and state tax laws and regulations for individuals, businesses, and non-profits; experience in tax planning, including identifying deductions and credits to minimize tax liability, as well as tax compliance, including preparation of tax returns and responding to IRS or state tax authority inquiries.

Analytical Thinking: Skilled in applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to complex financial issues, including identifying and resolving discrepancies, proposing solutions, and making data-driven recommendations to improve financial performance.

Career Experience

Moein Yaran Corporation, Iran Staff Accountant

Prepared and analyzed financial statements in accordance with GAAP principles. Conducted monthly account reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial data. Assisted with budgeting and forecasting processes to help inform financial decisions. Managed accounts payable and receivable, including processing invoices and payments and resolving billing discrepancies.

Recorded accurate and timely journal entries for revenue and expenses, ensuring financial data integrity and transparency.

Streamlined the payroll accounting process by categorizing GL coding and expenses.

National Iranian Oil Company, Iran Staff Accountant

Applied accounting principles to prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and accurate reporting. Conducted monthly account reconciliations, providing timely and accurate financial data to support business decisions. Contributed to budgeting and forecasting processes, providing financial insights to support organizational goals.

Demonstrated excellence in accounting functions by following GAAP standards as part of a 50-member department for Iran's largest oil & gas company.

Managed high-volume accounting, posting and updating GL & JEs, and assisting with accounts receivable, issuing checks up to 1M, and analyzing financial statements.

Went above and beyond expectations by organizing a high-volume workload and performing complex health insurance reconciliations for 10+ projects.

Successfully released $500K+ in credits for the company, demonstrating exceptional reconciliation and discrepancy correction skills.

Rahyaft Auditing Corporation, Iran Staff Auditor

Conducted financial statement audits, GL, and journal entries for clients to identify potential errors and inaccuracies. Prepared detailed reports for the audit manager outlining identified weaknesses and areas for improvement. Analyzed financial data and transactional records to ensure accuracy and completeness, in accordance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

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