ZOHRA ISMAIL
Flower Mound TX
E-Mail: ***********@*********.*** - **************@*****.***
Cell: 818-***-****
OBJECTIVE:
A position working within the accounting field that offers a high level of challenge, responsibility, and the opportunity for continued career growth. The ideal position would fully utilize many years of experience.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
· Strong background in many areas, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, general ledger, balance sheet preparation, spreadsheet preparation, report preparation, records maintenance, and customer relations.
· A seasoned accounting professional who is highly experienced in all aspects of accounting work while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting records. Financial Planning and Analysis
· Knowledge of computers, working with Windows, Word, Excel, Great Plains, Quick Books, Peachtree, Access, Outlook, Tower-Solomon, Yardie, GAAP Accounting, Limlighterm/Sticky.io, and other systems.
· Results-oriented, with an ability to see any assignment to successful completion.
· Excellent organizational, communication, and people skills.
· Works well with all levels of management, co-workers, and the public.
· Thrives in a busy, fast-paced working environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Beverly Hills Gadget Shop Inc., EHL In., MEK Investment Inc., ECO Health Labs Inc., 04/2007 – 03/2025
Senior Accounting
Responsible for all accounting. Analyzes financial statements, detailing assets and liabilities, preparing balance sheets, report preparation, profit and loss financials, account Reconciliation bank statements, and bookkeeping ledgers. Prepare quarterly account reconciliations, identify and explain outstanding items, oversee financial reporting processes, and ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
As a senior leadership and strategic financial planning officer, I oversaw financial reporting, revenue, and multi-entity consolidation, ensuring compliance with financial reporting processes. Cash management: I monitored cash flow and provided actionable insights to all the staff executive committee on finance, helping to ensure economic stability and operation efficiency. Also, I handled year-closing for audit book Review, supervising A/R, A/P, Payroll with ADP pay expert, and Internet Payroll Service.
MUSICIANS INSTITUTE., 02/2005 - 04/2007
ASSISTANT CONTROLER / ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR Analyzes financial statements, detailing assets and liabilities, prepares balance sheets, reports preparation, profit and loss financials, and prepares consolidated financial reports and management presentations. Ensure accounting policies, procedures, and controls are consistently applied by U.S. GAAP. Requires strong communication and the ability to interact with several accounting and finance team members across the organization at varying levels. Account receivable notes and handling month-end closing, handling year-end closing for audit book Review, supervises A/R, A/P, Payroll with ADP pay expert, Internet payroll Service
THE GREEN ROOM RESTAURANT 02/2005 - 04/2007
FULL ACCOUNTING
Responsible for all accounting A/P, A/R cash disbursement, bank reconciliation, month-end closing, handling year-end closing for audit, coordinating vendor contracts, and preparing profit and loss financials.
STERICYCLE, INC., - Sun Valley, CA 2000-2004
ASSISTANT CONTROLLER
Responsible for billing, cash disbursement, processing credit card transactions, bank reconciliation, general ledger, analyzing financial information detailing assets and liabilities, preparing balance sheets, report preparation, profit and loss financials, account receivable notes receivable, and handling various special projects.
LOCKHEED MARTIN, Burbank, CA 1996-2000
Accounts Payable Manager
Responsible for coordinating accounts payable operations, staff training and supervision, workflow coordination, processing of invoices, approval of invoice payments, maintaining general ledger, overseeing contracts, bank reconciliations, and other related assignments.
EDUCATION:
PIERCE COLLEGE, Woodland Hills, California
I majored in accounting.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE, Northridge, California
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.