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Parisa Jebeli Forooshani
Accounting Manager
North Vancouver,BC
Summary
A QuickBooks Pro-Advisor well versed in payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Excelled in corporate accounting services delivery and learned new technologies to improve efficiency. Impressive accounting and communications skills leading to desirable outcomes. Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.
Detail-oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Accounting Lead and Office Manager
Brock House Society
Vancouver, BC
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced financial reporting quality by conducting thorough analysis of financial statements and identifying discrepancies.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of transactions and accurate recordkeeping.
- Reduced budget variances by collaborating with department heads to develop realistic budgets and monitor spending.
- Maintained strong understanding of GAAP guidelines to ensure proper application across all accounting activities within organization.
- Optimized cash flow management by implementing effective forecasting techniques and closely monitoring account balances.
- Conducted detailed variance analyses between actual results and budget projections to identify areas for improvement in financial performance.
- Streamlined accounting processes by implementing efficient workflow systems and reducing manual tasks.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through careful analysis of expenses, leading to reduced overhead costs without sacrificing performance.
- Increased accuracy in monthly financial closings by establishing consistent reconciliation procedures for all balance sheet accounts.
- Improved internal controls through regular audits, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements through diligent documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
- Developed financial models to support strategic decision-making processes and evaluate potential investments.
- Prepared accurate tax filings, meeting all federal, state, and local regulations while minimizing liabilities where possible.
Senior Bookkeeper
Brock House Society
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Maintained accounting controls by establishing chart of accounts and defining accounting policies and procedures.
- Met accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing annual budgets and scheduling expenditures.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
Bookkeeper
Readybooks and Consulting
Coquitlam, BC
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Supported operations by communicating with customers, filing documents and managing data.
- Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and business expense processing.
- Worked with senior accounting staff to prepare financial documents and reports such as bills and invoices, year-end analysis, budgets, financial records and financial statements.
- Compiled and analyzed variety of complex accounting and statistical information to prepare financial statements.
- Confirmed accounts payable and controlled expenses by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices.
- Created staff expense and reimbursement tracker in Excel.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
- Multi-software using to achieve most efficient outcome.
Bookkeeper & Office Admin
Cypress Railings and Gates
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of surrounding area to offer guests with information about dining options, entertainment and shopping activities.
- Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
- Answered incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
- Promoted maintenance of professional and courteous customer interactions across reception personnel.
Customer service
London Drugs
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Resolve customer complaints via phone
- Use telephones to reach out to customers and verify account information
- Assist with placement of orders, refunds, or exchanges
Sanaat Madam Institute of Foreign Languages
- Handling all type of students from different age range with different personalities
- Work with more than 1000 students during my teaching career
- Established clear performance goals and metrics for teaching concepts and analyzing students
- Enhancing my students’ creativity through diverse methods of teaching and stablishing fun environment
- Creating professional communication with both students and my colleagues
English Instructor
Nami Institute
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Enhancing students' creativity through diverse methods of teaching and establishing fun environment
- Creating professional communication with both students and colleagues.
- Handling all type of students from different age range with different personalities
- Work with more than 1000 students during teaching career
- Established clear performance goals and metrics for teaching concepts and analyzing students
Education
Mastery of MBA -
06.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Food Technology
01.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
QuickBooks Online Proficiency
DEXT Software Proficiency
MS Office expert
Account Reconciliation
Documentation and control
Excellent multi-tasking ability
QuickBooks Times
Sage online/Cloud
Microsoft teams
Nonprofit Accounting
Cash Management
Payroll Processing
Audit Coordination
Internal Controls
Software
- DEXT
- Sage Online
- Microsoft Office
- Shopify
Timeline
Accounting Lead and Office Manager - Brock House Society
01.2024 - Current
Senior Bookkeeper - Brock House Society
09.2022 - 12.2023
Bookkeeper - Readybooks and Consulting
06.2021 - 08.2022
Bookkeeper & Office Admin - Cypress Railings and Gates
05.2020 - 06.2021
Customer service - London Drugs
11.2019 - 06.2020
University Canada West - Mastery of MBA,
06.2019 - 05.2021
English Instructor - Nami Institute
01.2015 - 01.2019
Islamic Azad University - Bachelor of Science, Food Technology
01.2012 - 05.2016
- Sanaat Madam Institute of Foreign Languages