Sandra Elyasi
Los Angeles
Summary
Experienced with financial reporting and general ledger management. Utilizes accounting software to streamline processes and ensure accurate financial records. Track record of collaborating with teams to meet deadlines and support month-end closing activities.
Highly organized and dependable Staff Accountant with background in bookkeeping and financial analysis. Successful history of streamlining accounting processes, identifying cost savings opportunities, and improving accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in using various accounting software programs and technologies.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Accountant
Financial Consultant Services
01.2023 - Current
- Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies promptly.
- Processed payroll and reviewed employee liability balances.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format, and reconciled balances.
- Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Managed month-end close processes ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations.
- Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes.
Property Manager
Elysha, LLC.
04.2012 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with owners and tenants to minimize hassle for both parties.
- Assisted owners with analyzing complex real estate documents and loan agreements.
- Managed and oversaw operations, maintenance and administration of properties.
- Issued non-payment notices to delinquent tenants in accordance with lease, county and state regulations.
- Processed evictions when necessary in accordance with state laws and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions including rent collections, security deposits, and other income sources.
- Negotiated leases, rental agreements, and other contractual documents related to property management activities.
- Prepared monthly reports detailing financial performance data such as revenue growth, expenses incurred.
- Collected monthly assessments, rental fees, deposits and payments.
- Prepared and submitted monthly tenant visit logs.
- Completed lease applications and verifications, notifying prospects of results.
- Compiled and conveyed operational and financial data to regional manager.
- Resolved tenant complaints quickly and effectively while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Individula Tax Preparer
H&r Block
01.2008 - 04.2010
- Prepared and reviewed tax returns for individuals.
- Filed electronically through approved software programs.
- Advised clients on the best strategies for filing their taxes efficiently and legally.
- Ensured that all applicable deadlines were met when submitting documents.
- Reviewed financial records, such as income statements and documentation of expenditures, to determine forms needed to prepare returns.
- Compiled data from clients to accurately complete tax forms.
- Conducted client interviews to gather necessary documentation and information for tax preparation.
Staff Accountant
Bandari & Associates
01.1999 - 12.1999
- Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies promptly.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
Account Executive - Receivables
Poushak
08.1997 - 12.1998
- Maintained accurate records of accounts receivable.
- Reconciled ledger to validate payments accounted for and accurately posted.
- Prepared monthly statements for customers and sent out reminder notices when necessary.
- Processed invoices, credit memos, and other documents related to accounts receivable.
- Communicated with customers to resolve account-related issues.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Verified accuracy of invoices and account balances.
Bank Teller
Bank of America
03.1994 - 06.1997
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records, transactions and customer information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
California State University, Northridge, CA US
Northridge, CA06-1997
Skills
- Financial Record Management
- Structured Journal Preparation
- Payroll Processing
- Bank Reconciliation
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Revenue Statement Preparation
- Payroll Liability and Deductions
- Account Reconciliation Expertise
Certification
- Real Estate License
- Quickbooks online
- Previous individual tax preparer
- Taking a UCLA Corporate Tax Course
Languages
English
Professional
Farsi
Professional
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Financial Consultant Services
01.2023 - Current
Property Manager
Elysha, LLC.
04.2012 - Current
Individula Tax Preparer
H&r Block
01.2008 - 04.2010
Staff Accountant
Bandari & Associates
01.1999 - 12.1999
Account Executive - Receivables
Poushak
08.1997 - 12.1998
Bank Teller
Bank of America
03.1994 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
California State University, Northridge, CA US
Custom
- Familiar with Excell Spreadsheet and Word
- Knowledge of working with different accounting software system such as Quickbooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Accounting CS, and Mas 90
- Have previously worked as an individual tax preparer in H&R Block
- Experience of payroll processing with ADP software
- Planning to take an individual and corporate tax course in near future
- Familiar working with Docu Sign
Education and Training
other