Laith Khaddam
Daly City,CA
Summary
Proficient senior accounting professional offering several years of experience in financial operations. Strategic business leader, communicator and people manager.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Sweilem and Bros
Amman-Jordan
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Manage all accounting operations including, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, and Revenue Recognition; Coordinate and direct preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances; Prepare and publish timely quarterly, monthly and yearly financial statements; Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting; Support month-end and year-end close process; Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting requirements and tax filing; Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls; Manage and support annual external audit; Review and reconcile all balance sheets monthly.
Seasonal Experienced Tax preparer
H&R Block
San Francisco
09.2016 - 04.2018
- Provided tax preparation, tax audit support and tax planning for individuals and corporations; Reviewed completed tax return with advisors to finalize and assemble tax return; Built client relationships.
Senior Accountant
Advanced Approach
San Mateo
08.2013 - 02.2018
- Manage all accounting operations including, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, and Revenue Recognition; Coordinate and direct preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances; Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements; Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting; Support month-end and year-end close process; Implement and support tax reporting for state and local jurisdictions; Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls; Stay up to date on accounting regulations and best practices; Review and reconcile all balance sheets monthly.
Lecturer
Argosy University
Chicago
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Taught accounting courses; Developed and provided, and regularly updated course material; Assisted students in research process.
Accountant
JLM Aviation
Amman
09.2009 - 07.2013
- Record monthly expense transactions; Invoiced processing: review, verify and code incoming vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies and procedures; Assisted in major bank reconciliations; Prepared monthly and on-demand financial statements for management; Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
Accountant
Samek Jordan Marble
Amman
06.2003 - 09.2009
- Record monthly expense transactions; Record vendor invoices; Assisted in major bank reconciliations; Prepared monthly and on-demand financial statements for management; Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
Senior Accountant
Synergy Petroleum Enteprises Inc.
S San Francisco
09.2023
- Manage all accounting operations including, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, and Revenue Recognition; Support month-end and year-end close process; Review and reconcile all balance sheets monthly; Support external audit; Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting requirements and tax filing;
Education
MBA in Accounting -
Argosy University
09.2009
Bachelors of Science in Accounting -
Applied Science University
09.2002
Skills
- Software Proficiency: Skilled in
- Financial reporting: Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports
- Cash management: Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date and manage petty cash maintenance
- Accounts Receivable and payable: Prepare DN and CN, follow up on collections, manage payment ageing reports
- Cost control: Conduct cost analysis and control measures to optimize financial performance
- Payroll: Prepare salary disbursement and oversee payroll processing
- General Ledger: Supervise office support sales staff liaise with banks for LC preparation
- Bank reconciliation: prepare monthly bank reconciliations ERP implementation: Collaborate with IT for the implementation of
- Tax: Corporate tax preparation, audit support and tax planning
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Synergy Petroleum Enteprises Inc.
09.2023
Senior Accountant
Sweilem and Bros
07.2018 - 07.2023
Seasonal Experienced Tax preparer
H&R Block
09.2016 - 04.2018
Lecturer
Argosy University
09.2013 - 07.2014
Senior Accountant
Advanced Approach
08.2013 - 02.2018
Accountant
JLM Aviation
09.2009 - 07.2013
Accountant
Samek Jordan Marble
06.2003 - 09.2009
MBA in Accounting -
Argosy University
Bachelors of Science in Accounting -
Applied Science University
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