Accounts Payable General Ledger

HAREGUA FENTA

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Objective

I am seeking a position in the accounting field within a company where I can apply my knowledge and experience and continue to grow professionally while further enhancing my skills.

Summary

Prepare daily and monthly general ledger journal entries.

Have excellent Cash Management, AR/AP, and Wire Department experience.

Strong background in using accounting and financial software.

Prepare various monthly account reconciliations.

Prepare daily and monthly general ledger reports assigned.

Assist with the quarter end and yearend financial close and reporting process.

Provide back-up support to other staff accountants as assigned.

Assist other corporate and field departments with general ledger and financial reporting questions as needed.

Processed Payroll for over 150 employees.

Calculate commissions for partners and Loan officers.

Calculate 101K contributions, company match and loan repayment.

WORK HISTORY

Center For Civilians in Conflict October 2024 – Present

Sr. Staff Accountant

Process accounts for payable transactions accurately and efficiently, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.

Review and verify invoices and expense reports for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.

Maintain vendor relationships, including communication regarding invoice discrepancies and payment inquiries.

Prepare and perform reconciliation of accounts payable transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records. Monthly, Quarterly, Half-Year, and Year-End Financial Close

Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.

Collaborate with internal teams to resolve any discrepancies or issues related to accounts payable processes.

Provide support for audits by gathering and preparing relevant documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.

Contribute to process improvement initiatives to streamline accounts payable procedures and enhance efficiency.

Prosperity Home Mortgage Jan 2024 – September 20 2024

Account Payable Specialist

Verify W9 from IRS website to make sure vendor information matches IRS information

Create ad-hoc reports and analysis, as requested and Setup vendor after reviewing the vendor’s information.

Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures

Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data

Reconcile accounts payable ledgers to ensure all bills and payments are accurately recorded and properly posted.

Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements

Prepare various accounts payable and general ledger journal entries.

Respond to department queries in a timely manner, review expense report and approve them.

Assist with annual 1099 preparation and perform other duties and assist with special projects as assigned

Tax Preparer, H&R Block Tax Service: Manassas, VA September 2023 – April 2024

Review, consult, and fill out the necessary forms for the clients.

Answer any questions regarding income tax.

McLean Mortgage Corporation May 2019 – June,2023

Staff Accountant /Account Receivable

Cash Management (Check Daily Bank account balances, Calculate Cash (Operating) & Payroll Forecast and report to Upper Management).

Transfer Cash from Warehouse banks to Operating account and PRL Acct also Record it to AMB.

Deposit the First payment, Title Company, Appraisal, Rate Flex, & various Checks and Receipt it accordingly.

Upload ACH, Reconcile Merchant Services (Merchant Portal), First Payment & post it appropriately.

Reconcile Operating account and Payroll Account daily.

Run funding and Settlement (Purchase) report and review it to make sure every loan number has the right amount and GL # and Post the Funding, daily Advance report, Purchase (loan sale), daily Settlement Report for each loan as they are sold and funding.

Month end Reconciliation

Collaborate with internal departments (servicing) and others to monitor invoices and accounts to ensure payments are up to date and the right amount.

Make receipt (post as AR) for Construction loan and request wire according to payoff quote.

Payroll and Commission Specialist

City Lending Inc Vienna, VA, 22182 April 2019 – October 2019

Processed Payroll for over 150 employees on semimonthly basis.

Assist in the onboarding for new hires and worked directly with HR.

Maintained employee banking information with accuracy and confidentiality.

Prepared payroll reports for management, answer payroll related questions from employees, and Pay benefits bill monthly.

Calculate 401k contributions, company match and loan repayment, process transfer to principal.

Monitor daily activity of warehouse lines.

Keep record of sold loans and collect necessary forms and reposts to calculate commissions.

Calculate commissions for partners and Branches for lender and broker loans.

Support accountant, provide necessary monthly reports for monthly reconciliation.

Staff Accountant

First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation Vienna, VA 22182 Nov 2013 – March 2019

Prepare daily and Monthly general ledger journal entries.

Book transfer from different banks to PrinceRidge, Return Loans, curtailment, fees, incoming wire (PA) adjustment, Reo loan payoff, allocate - outstanding repo and commitment fee.

Post the sale enter (loan sale) for each loan as they are sold.

Upload GNMA, FNMA and other investor Purchase advice into Encompass (company database)

Reconcile and adjust aggregated funding reports.

Reconcile the bank report and Encompass report prior to posting the transaction to confirm the general ledger account for each loan transaction.

Add and delete account and amount in incorrect on the general ledger.

Run daily aggregate funding report and sort the report by investor and compare with GNMA, FNMA, and other investors uploaded report with aggregate funding report.

Reconcile each warehouse bank aggregate funding report with the bank report before booking.

Prepare various monthly account reconciliations.

Provide back-up support to other staff accountants as assigned.

Back up for AP, handle wire transfers, composite clean up and responsible for emergency checks.

Save daily bank report for other staff accountants.

Assist other corporate and accounting departments with general ledger questions as need.

EDUCATION

Middle Tennessee State University; Murfreesboro, TN

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Software Skills:

Accounting & BM Software: Intacct, QuickBooks, AMB, MIP & Symitar

Operating System: Unix/Linux, Window

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