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JENNIFER XHAMBAZI

Phone: 201-***-**** Email: *********@*****.*** Address: 53 Platt Ave, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly organized and detail-focused Full-Charge Bookkeeper with track record of accurately and efficiently supporting overall accounting activities.

Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, A/P, A/R, payroll, general ledger postings, invoicing, taxation issues, and regulatory compliance guidelines.

Expertise in developing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual Profit and Loss statements and Balance Sheets for management within strict deadlines.

Keen ability to analyze cost control, providing timely and frequent financial information that supports corporate goals and objectives.

Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity.

Excellent technology skills; proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint), and QuickBooks.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Palmer Electronics Inc. Garfield, NJ

Full-Charge Bookkeeper September 2001 - Present

Provide accounting leadership and support for companies with more than $2M in annual revenue.

Perform all financial activities including P&L statements and management reports.

Complete bank reconciliations.

Create invoices and collect overdue accounts.

Research and resolve billing and collections disputes.

Manage payroll and prepare payroll tax returns.

Interact with external clients and vendors on a regular basis, cultivating strong professional relationships.

Supported a significant increase in productivity levels by streamlining accounting processes.

Participation in the monthly accounting close including preparation of journal entries

Assistance with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.

Saved company nearly $5K per year in CPA costs, outsourcing, and technical support.

Versatile Distributors, Inc. Lodi, NJ

Accounting Assistant August 1999 – August 2001

Managed financial transactions and record keeping with strict attention to detail. Reconciled and balanced accounts compiled statistical reports for management, and generated invoices and monthly statements.

Communicated with clients to address inquiries and resolve issues. Collaborated extensively with external auditors to provide in-depth assistance. Delivered a high level of support to company CPA.

Excelled within fast-paced environment, continually taking on increased levels of responsibility.

Consistently demonstrated talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing assignments ahead of schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

Contributed substantially to reducing outstanding accounts receivable through improved collections processes.

Qemal Bazeli Elementary School Çërravë, Albania

1st - 4th Grade Teacher September 1992 – April 1997

Instructed students in grades 1-4 in all general elementary school subjects (Math, Science, Writing, Reading, History, Music, Gym).

Created instructional resources and lesson plans. Planned, prepared, and delivered instructional activities.

Prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments. Met school-wide student performance goals.

Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. Performed administrative duties as needed.

Conferred with counselors, parents/guardians, and school administrators to discuss students’ progress.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Stratford Carrier Institute Washington, DC (online)

Online Accounting Program 2006 - 2008

The Business Training Institute Rochelle Park, NJ

6-month Office Specialist Computer Training Program 2001

Bergen Workforce Center Hackensack, NJ

Career Training Workshop Program 1998

University of Elbasan Elbasan, Albania

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education 1988 - 1992

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