Sarah Forouhar

(combined with the Intermediate Accountant experience)

• Increased efficiency of month-end closing procedures through proactive management of deadlines and thorough preparation for audits.
• Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Reviewed financial packages of multiple real estate entities and prepared adjusting entries.
• Performed month-end closing procedures including account reconciliations, month-end journal entries, and prepared financial statements for various entities operating, real estate, trust and holding entities.
• Reconciled intercompany balances and resolved mismatches with other entities in the organization.
• Performed year-end closing procedures and prepared audit working papers for various entities.
• Assisted in successful completion of external audits by preparing comprehensive documentation and supporting evidence.
• Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
• Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
• Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit's performance.
• Contributed to training and development of accounting teams and provided mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
• Consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to details and quality control.
• Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
• Conducted monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure financial integrity.
• Strengthened internal controls by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement of funds.
• Improved stakeholder satisfaction by delivering customized financial reports tailored to specific departmental needs.
• Assisted team members in transitioning to new system Business Central ERP through extensive training and one-on-one support.
• Fixed asset SME in Business Central implementation.
• Contributed to the successful migration of financial records to new accounting platform, ensuring seamless transition.
• Contributed to streamlining of financial reporting with new accounting software and automated tasks.
• Managed project job costing ensuring accurate tracking of labour, material, equipment costs.
• Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
• Prepared forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Enhanced budget forecasting accuracy by employing comprehensive variance analysis techniques.
• Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
• Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.

• Reconciled bank accounts for 12 commercial and residential properties on a monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Performed month-end general ledger reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Prepared financial statements and variance analysis for commercial properties
• Projected cash flows to support property management and operational decisions.
• Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets.
• Verified coding accuracy of purchase invoices to ensure correct financial reporting.
• Entered supplier invoices into the accounting system, ensuring timely processing and proper account allocation.
• Reconciled vendor statements, ensuring all outstanding balances were accurate and resolved promptly.
• Issued utility and chargeback invoices to tenants, ensuring accurate billing for services.
• Applied tenant cheques and direct deposits to against their outstanding account balances.
• Compiled and generated various monthly reports, including A/R Summary, Disbursements, Aged Trial Balance, and Management Reports.

(combined with the Junior Accountant experience)

• Prepared audit working papers for the annual fiscal audit and provided assistance to the auditors.
• Assisted in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Conducted detailed analysis and prepared reports, including Income Statement Variance Analysis, Exchange Gain & Loss Analysis, and various Statistics Canada and BEA US Department of Commerce surveys (e.g. Quarterly Survey of Financial Statements, Ownership Reports, BE-605).
• Compiled and prepared monthly financial statements for multiple entities in both USD and CAD, including currency translations.
• Prepared basic quarterly consolidated financial statements for a parent company with four subsidiaries.
• Reconciled General Ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reconciled intercompany balances
• Investigated and resolved discrepancies in liability account reconciliations to ensure accurate and complete reporting.
• Processed month-end journal entries, including adjusting entries, accruals, and amortization of prepaid expenses.
• Prepared and filed GST returns.
• Managed positive pay processes for cheques to ensure security and accuracy of payments.
• Created continuity schedules for progressive billings, accruals, and prepaids based on rental contracts.
• Issued utility invoices to tenants, ensuring accurate billing and timely payments.

• Verified invoice details against bookings in the reservation system for accuracy and consistency.
• Ensured invoices were matched with corresponding purchase orders for proper documentation.
• Entered approved invoices and expense reports into the accounting system promptly and accurately.
• Assisted in the timely processing of cheques to ensure vendor payments were made on schedule.
• Reviewed and matched cheques with appropriate supporting documents to ensure proper payment.
• Managed supplier calls, resolving payment inquiries efficiently and ensuring satisfaction.
• Coordinated with various departments to resolve Accounts Payable inquiries.
• Reconciled monthly vendor statements and followed up on discrepancies to maintain accurate records.
• Provided backup support to the Accounts Payable team as needed.
• Organized and maintained Accounts Payable files to ensure easy access to documentation.

• Matched invoices with appropriate documentation, obtained necessary approvals, and ensured accuracy.
• Accurately coded and processed invoices and expense reports in a timely manner.
• Prepared and managed inter-company invoices, ensuring compliance with internal processes.
• Issued cheques for multiple entities in both USD and CAD currencies.
• Responded to accounts payable inquiries, providing prompt and accurate resolutions.
• Maintained organized accounts payable and accounts receivable files for efficient access and recordkeeping.

• Collaborated with other departments to resolve any billing disputes or issues, resulting in improved interdepartmental communication.
• Served as a key contact person for external vendors, addressing inquiries on payment statuses promptly and professionally.
• Minimized late payment fees by consistently monitoring due dates and prioritizing payments accordingly.
• Ensured accurate expense allocation with diligent review of invoices for proper general ledger coding.
• Increased accuracy in financial transactions by maintaining a well-organized filing system for all accounts payable documentation.
• Enhanced vendor relationships through timely and accurate payment processing, fostering a positive rapport between the company and vendors.
• Assisted employees with filling out expense reports.

• Deposited cheques at the bank and prepared detailed backup documentation for deposits.
• Prepared basic monthly financial statements in USD and CAD, including currency translations.
• Provided support to team members as needed to ensure smooth departmental operations.

• Analyzed and resolved invoice discrepancies, safeguarding company finances against overcharges.

• Processed sales orders and issued sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Managed credit card payments via Moneris.
• Applied customer payments against the outstanding balances on their accounts.
• Prepared and maintained the weekly bank deposit book.
• Transferred sales orders to the warehouse using Real Time Inventory software daily.
• Generated and distributed monthly customer statements of account.
• Conducted proactive follow-ups on outstanding accounts receivable and collections.
• Responded to accounts receivable inquiries, issued credit memos, and processed customer refunds.
• Monitored inventory levels and placed weekly purchase orders to maintain stock availability.
• Organized and maintained accounts receivable files for easy and prompt access.
• Assisted the Controller with bank reconciliations and year-end financial reconciliations.
• Collaborated with the Customer Service Department to address inquiries regarding sales order status.
• Managed administrative tasks, including document photocopying and faxing.