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Nasrin Safarnia

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

Detail-oriented Accountant with seven years of experience working with MS Office and accounting software. Observant Accounts Payable Analyst possessing in-depth knowledge of accounting standards, principles and procedures. Compiles payment data, monitors invoice processing and funds disbursement and prepares summarized income-expense reports using SAP & ERP. Analytical professional committed to accurately evaluating, recording and presenting financial data.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Account Payable

Double Negative Production

09.2022 - Current

Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders before entering into the system for payment processing
Matched Purchase orders with invoices and recorded required information
Entered invoices into account software, updated accounts and identified aging balances ready for collections activities
Processed invoices, payments (EFT, Wire, Credit Card, Bills), and statements in a timely manner
Tracked prepaid expenses, ensuring they are amortized properly over their useful life span
Assisted with the preparation of month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, Prepaid, ..
Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping
Calculate Employee's Expenses reimbursement
Reconciled company credit cards, Bank accounts, expense accounts and other expenses and financial records
Received vendor invoices, validated for accuracy and routed for approval to prepare for payment processing.
Processed daily invoices, check requests and wire transfers of foreign and domestic currency.
Researched and resolved invoice and payment issues for internal employees and external vendors.
Enhanced vendor relationships through prompt communication and timely resolution of discrepancies.

Accounting Clerk

AES Engineering

11.2021 - 08.2022

Processed both outgoing and incoming payments and invoices
Reconciled company credit cards, expense accounts and other expenses and financial records
Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records
Communicated with vendors and clients to facilitate timely payments and reduce outstanding accounts receivable
Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks
Assisted with the preparation of month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals
Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.

Account Payable Clerk

Viaggio Hospitality Group

06.2021 - 11.2021

Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision
Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures
Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines.

Treasury Accountant

JTI (Japan Tobacco International)

07.2016 - 06.2019

Developed and maintained procedures to ensure all treasury transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger
Analyzed cash flow trends, identified opportunities for improvement, and recommended solutions to increase operational efficiency
Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner
Processed wire transfers, ACH payments, checks, and other electronic payment methods
Monitored foreign exchange rates and hedged currency exposures as needed
Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory
Generated weekly reports summarizing sales activity by region or product line
Provided strong customer service and support to prevent invoice and expense issues.
Enhanced accuracy in financial statements by reconciling accounts payable transactions monthly.

Project Accountant

Huawei Technologies Services

01.2015 - 12.2016

Invoicing the job done by the client
Created processes for tracking invoices from vendors and subcontractors associated with the project
Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely payments are made according to contractual terms
Maintained project-related records, contracts and change orders
Assisted clients in determining business strategy and achieving profitability goals
Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.

Sales Accountant

Chery International

01.2012 - 12.2015

Prepared financial documents such as invoices, accounts receivable statements, and account reconciliations
Monitored customer accounts to ensure timely payment of invoices and maintaining accurate records of payments received
Created monthly commission statements for sales representatives based on their achieved targets
Developed monthly sales forecasts based on historical data and market intelligence
Established strong communication channels with clients, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and mutual understanding.
Created detailed reports on account performance, presenting findings to senior management for informed decision making.
Collaborated with sales team members to strategize new approaches for reaching target markets and expanding company reach.
Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
Optimized inventory management systems by implementing efficient tracking methodologies, reducing waste and improving cost control measures.