Financial Analyst Senior Accountant

JOHN AZIMI

********@*****.***, 562-***-****

EDUCATION:

University of Windsor, Windsor, Canada

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting & Finance

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, MS Dynamics GP), SQL, Salesforce, QuickBooks, TABS3, PCLaw, Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Macros, Charts), Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

EXPERIENCE:

Independent Consulting

7/23 – Present

Senior Accountant, Ivie McNeil Wyatt, Los Angeles, CA (1/25)

Performed the reconciliation of law firm's Trust and Cost accounts.

Responsible for posting journal entries in the General Ledger (GL), for prior periods, using the TABS3 platform.

Ensured proper coding and reclassification of transactions in the GL.

Senior Accountant, Vytalogy, Sherman Oaks, CA (9/24 – 11/24)

Responsible for cash, prepaids, payroll, sales and use tax entries and reconciliations for entities month end.

Assisted in the proper allocation of multi entity daily and intercompany activities, as well as preparation of the weekly cash forecast.

Entered, and posted journal entries, in the general ledger, using SAP.

Worked with AP and AR teams to ensure proper coding of transactions in the GL.

Senior Accountant/Finance Lead, PTW America, Los Angeles, CA (6/24 – 8/24)

Performed end to end accounting activities and entities month end closures.

Assisted in managing the entities Balance Sheet and P&L, providing relevant financial insights and analysis.

Maintained financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Provided timely accurate reports on entities financial activity, such as the weekly revenue cash forecast, WIP computation, AR aging, AP aging, accounts variance analysis.

Entered, posted, and reviewed journal entries, in the general ledger, using MS Dynamics GP.

Assisted in the development, documentation, updated, and implementation of internal accounting and reporting processes for enhancing efficiency.

Interim Senior Accountant, Westlake Financial, Los Angeles, CA (4/24 – 6/24)

Performed monthly bank, balance sheet accounts, and accruals reconciliations.

Entered, posted, and reviewed journal entries, in the general ledger, using MS Dynamics GP.

Prepared monthly and reviewing annual financial statements in addition to writing financial statement disclosures.

Assisted in the month-end closing, and teaming up with other departments, to gather financial information.

Prepared schedules and worked with external auditors to provide information requested.

Documented and updated accounting and reporting process controls for enhancing efficiency.

Reviewed as well as updated accounting methods and principles for compliance with GAAP.

Interim Senior Staff Accountant, United Exchange Corp., Cypress, CA (1/24 – 3/24)

Performed monthly bank, balance sheet, and P&L accounts reconciliations.

Entered, posted, reviewed journal entries and the general ledger, in NetSuite.

Prepared financial statements, generated financial reports, and analyses using NetSuite.

Assisted in the month-end and year-end closing processes in collaboration with other teams.

Responsible for fixed assets, depreciation, amortization, lease accounting and reporting for monthly closing.

Prepared documentation for and responding to queries from external auditors.

Identified opportunities for accounting and reported process improvements for best practices.

Ensured compliance of accounting policies, procedures, and regulations with current accounting standards.

Interim Corporate Financial / Pricing Analyst, Corvel Corporation, Irvine, CA (10/23 – 1/24)

Prepared and analyzed financial reports, statements, and budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Assisted with audits to evaluate financial controls, compliance with policies, and operational efficiency.

Conducted comprehensive financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial forecasting to identify opportunities for improvement and potential risks.

Continuously reviewed financial processes and internal controls to identify areas for enhancement. Proposed and implemented process improvements to streamline workflows.

Collaborated with different departments to understand their financial needs, providing analytical support, and offering insights for informed decision-making.

Accountant, Various Companies, Los Angeles, CA (7/23 – 9/23)

Reconciliation of bank and General Ledger accounts using QuickBooks online and QuickBooks Desktop.

Preparation and analysis of general ledger, resulting periodic/adjusting entries, and financial statements.

Provided accounting, bookkeeping, and tax support for individuals, proprietorships, small companies.

Azimi Consultants Co., Toronto and Vancouver, Canada

1/15 – 6/23

Senior Accountant

Reconciliation of bank and balance sheet accounts in addition to supporting schedules.

Analysis of general ledger, as well as preparation of resulting periodic/adjusting entries, utilizing QuickBooks.

Assistance with preparation of financial statements and required disclosures.

Provided accounting support, tax assistance and filing, for individuals, proprietorships, small to large companies.

World Financial Group, Irvine, CA

1/10 – 1/15

Independent Broker

Relationship building and business development to enhance families and businesses financial conditions.

Analysis of personal/business financial/accounting needs and presenting solutions.

Meetings with clients, recruiting, training, and compliance of associates with licensing rules and procedures.

Applied Medical Resources, Irvine, CA

7/07 – 12/09

Senior Accountant

Responsible for monthly and quarterly variance analysis of corporate income statement accounts utilizing the SAP platform.

Preparation and posting of prior periods, periodic, and adjusting entries.

Preparation of monthly and quarterly fixed assets, depreciation, amortization, and lease entries.

Assisted in preparation of financial statements and disclosures for quarterly and annual reporting.

Assisted with the coordination of prior years and annual audits, including preparation of supporting schedules.

Documentation of internal controls and reporting processes in preparation for IPO filing.

Ingram Micro, Inc., Santa Ana, CA

7/05 – 7/07

Financial Analyst

Investigated and documented fluctuations in budget to actual variance analysis, utilizing the Oracle platform.

Monthly/quarterly analysis of balance sheet and corporate accounts, departments, various subsidiaries.

Preparation and posting of periodic and adjusting journal entries in Oracle.

Responsible for monthly cash flow preparation and revenue analysis for management review.

Fluor Corporation, Aliso Viejo, CA

10/99 – 6/05

Accountant

Responsible for preparation of monthly and quarterly accounting entries, reconciliation, and analysis of corporate accounts utilizing the SAP platform.

Handled performance and improvement of corporate consolidation for preparation of consolidated financial statements.

Monthly and quarterly review of entries for revenue and expense allocations among Strategic Business Units.

Identification and resolution of various database, accounting, and reporting issues.

Investigated, responded, and provided documentation in response to queries from departments within the organization, senior management, and auditors.

Provided support for and training of new staff.

Public Accounting

Senior Auditor, BDO Seidman, Vancouver, Canada (1/97–7/99)

9/95 – 7/99

Auditor, KPMG, Toronto, Canada (9/95-1/97)

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