SYED JAVED ALI
**** ******** **, ***** ******, MI 49546 l 616-***-**** l ******@*******.***
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ENTERPRISING, HARD-WORKING AND TECHNICALLY SKILLED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST known for accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in managing disbursement functions for diverse-industry employers. Backed by solid credentials (BBA in Accounting) and proficiencies in generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) as well as major computer, accounting and taxation software such as, MS Office Suite, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Tax Cut and AS 400.
KEY SKILLS
Accounts Payable Processes & Management Invoices/Expense Reports/Payment Transactions Corporate Accounting & Bookkeeping Vendor Negotiations & Management Records Organization & Management Journal Entries & General Ledger Teambuilding & Staff Supervision Spreadsheets & Accounting Reports
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NRS Accounting & Tax Service, Grand Rapids, MI
Tax Accountant – 1995 to 2009
Bank Reconciliation, Prep. Journal/Ledger, Trial Balance, Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet, A/C Payable, A/C Receivable, Payroll, Personal & Small Business and Corporate Income Tax.
Key Results:
Facilitated “no-fault” internal and external audits as a result of sound recordkeeping and thorough documentation.
Consistently maintained accuracy in calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, payroll and income tax.
Trade Wind Products, Grand Rapids, MI
Accountant – 1986 to 1995
Maintained Accounting Books. Journal Ledger, Profit & Loss and Final Account, Maintained A/C Payable & A/C Receivable Journal, Payroll.
Key Results:
Demonstrated the ability to fill in at a moment’s notice, quickly mastering new systems, processes and workflows.
Resolved months of backlogged work, restored order and organization to processes/records in disarray, researched and solved billing problems and corrected invoicing and journal entry errors.
Handled the processing, distribution, accuracy verification and maintenance of invoices, interfacing extensively with a nationwide network of vendors and suppliers.
O, Dudhia Accounting Firm, Zimbabwe Africa
Internal Auditor – 1980 to 1983
Did Audit for small businesses and inspected Journal Ledger & Records of Transactions. Reviewed Trial Balance, Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet.
Key Results:
Rebuilt trust with vendors/suppliers, repairing damaged relationships by ensuring timely, correct payments for all goods/services received.
Maple Leaf Cement Ltd. Lahore, Pakistan
Assist Accountant – 1977 to 1980
Held various positions starting from Assistant Accountant and ending on Assist Manager Accounts. Performed
different accounting duties.
Key Results:
Promoted to Assistant Manager Accounts on performance basis maintaining Ledger Balance and Accounts.
EDUCATION
St. Johns University Jamaica Campus New York
MBA In Accounting with added emphasis Management & Auditing – 1986
University of Karachi Pakistan
BBA in Accounting with Added Emphasis on Banking and Finance - 1972
TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) l Peachtree l Tax Cut l QuickBooks l AS 400 l Windows (all)
400 l Windows (all)