Staff Accountant Non-Profit Organization

Almaz Teju

*** ******* ***** **. ************** VA

317-***-****. **********@*****.***

Fully Work Authorized. No Visa Sponsorship Required PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accounting and Finance Professional with more than 10 years of experience in the government funding sector. Skilled in the management of complex projects and big grants including USAID grants.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

A Non-for-profit Organization to provide treatment for malnourished children and programs in water, sanitation in and hinge (WASH) food and livelihood security, and comprehensive healthcare.

KEY SKILLS

-GAAP - Well Organized

- Non-Profit Accounting - Process Improvement

-Accounts Payable/Receivable - Goal Oriented

- Invoice Processing - Capable Multitasker

- Bank Recompilation - Team Player

- Computer Skills; MS Office including, PowerPoint Word Outlook & Excel Deltek Costpoint7, Peachtree Accounting, Microsoft Office Suite

- Language; English, Arabic, Accounting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Staff Accountant Feb, 2021 to Date

Connexus Corporation Shirlington VA

international development consulting firm

Ensuring AP entries for both Home Office and overseas project,

Assisting in the preparation of project invoices in cooperation with the Project Associates,

Ensuring Monthly Bank Reconciliation are prepared on time.

Assisting in US and overseas payroll,

Ensuring the correctness of GL records

Working on Accounts payable and employee advance analysis.

Working on Credit card reconciliations on monthly bases.

Working on Salary Payable reconciliations.

Providing other accounting, administrative and organizational support, as needed.

Prepare 1099’s annually.

Support the annual audit process.

Finance Officer Jan,2017 to Oct, 2019

International Medical Corps, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Non-profit Organization

Conducted financial and operational activities in line with donor regulations and IMC policies

Prepared, entered, managed, and assisted with grant-related entries as required

Assisted preparation of monthly pipelines and projects’ projections, updating projections as necessary

Responded to staff inquiries, and aided in resolving routine issues

Record monthly prepaid expenses and enter to the system cost point, and ensured follow- up with staff to reconcile monthly

Recorded transactions on general ledger and enter into the system on daily bases

Ensure the book accounts are reconciled with the system

Processed and posted daily invoices, cash receipts, and journal entries before closing due dates

Ensured accounting accuracy through review and maintenance of procurement documents from the logistic team

Managed remittance of statutory deductions such as Income Tax, Pension, and PF deposits

Finance Assistant Jul, 2015 to Dec, 2016

International Medical Corps, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Non-profit Organization

Managed petty cash, small payments, and staff per diems, ensuring payments are fulfilled

Completed and maintained monthly financial reporting; managed monthly payable such as pension and provident fund

Ensured monthly VAT claims are processed on time

Ensured timely entry of cash transaction journal records to cost point.

Managed bank-related issues such as field transfers, collection of advice, and advance transfer for field site staff

Supported audits, providing required documents to grant and external auditors, and resolved audit queries

Relayed information to suppliers, answered inquiries, and resolved issues with payment processes

Finance Volunteer May, 2014 to June 2015

International Medical Corps, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Non-profit Organization

Managed filing system of International Medical Corps centralized in Country Office.

Ensured timely delivery of financial documents to relevant departments

Supported check and cash payment preparation; performed other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Review cash and bank transaction journals before posting on costpoint7

Supported in entering Bank and Cash transaction records into the system and maintained a proper filing system for the financial data

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Tax preparer Jan, 29 2020 to Mar, 21 2020

Mark Computing and Accounting Firm

Interview’s clients and reviews financial records such as income statements to learn clients’ financial situations

Reviews federal, state, and local codes to maximize benefits for clients based on relevant tax laws

Handles communication between clients and relevant tax authorities

Audits tax forms to ensure completeness and accuracy; provides future tax planning and consultation to clients

Prepares tax returns, as well as calculated and invoices preparation costs and other applicable fees

EDUCATION

Bachler of Arts in Accounting 2015

Admas University, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Equals to US Bachelor degree in the field from an accredited institution according to world education service.

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