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Greater Los Angeles Area

Accounting and business solutions for law firms.www.kcgpc.comKoma Consulting Group PC is a Law Firm management consulting firm specializing in business operations, technology, law firm accounting and bookkeeping services, trust accounting, HR and outsourced CFO services.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Provide consulting services to Law Firms. Manage various projects and be responsible for the set-up, delivery, and integration of high quality, cost-effective contract services that are custom designed for each client. In addition, assist clients with designing and integrating technology solutions into service offerings as needed. Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls, monitor cash flow and cash management, and identify and implement cost control initiatives. Manage banking relationships and other external parties with whom financial information is exchanged. Develop, document, communicate, and enforce policies and procedures relating to all financial functions and Firm expense guidelines.Ensure the timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax reports and ERISA reports, as well as respond to financial surveys and insurance applications. Maintain and negotiate vendor relationships and contracts. Oversee all aspects of the accounting function, including billing, collections, accounts payable, cash applications, taxes, financial reporting and analysis, and budget. Ensure compliance to all client invoicing/billing requirements. Evaluate, upgrade, and manage the Firm's financial systems to facilitate timely and accurate financial reporting. Manage Client Trust Account (IOLTA).

Los Angeles, Ca

Responsible for billing and accounting functions. Compile and bill attorney hours to clients every month. Review and edit pre-bills in response to attorney and secretary requests. Apply retainer funds as directed by attorney. Process write-offs following Firm policy. Review and verify accuracy of billing and supporting documentation as required. Research and respond to inquiries regarding billing issues and problems. Create new billing formats as needed. Create billing schedules and various other billing analyses as required. Create and print final client billing. Create and distribute monthly reports. Perform a variety of other accounting and bookkeeping duties according to established policies and procedures. Responsible for all bookkeeping using QuickBooks and customized software solutions. Perform AP, AR, G/L, P&L W-9, 1099. Negotiate with vendors and insurance companies for best pricing and services.

Century City, Ca

Responsible for entire firm’s day-to-day activities, including hiring, vendor relations and cost negotiations, sourcing, acquiring and managing insurance and accounting. Worked directly with the principals in order to arrange attorney and client travel, billing and accounting and all other aspects of operations. Single-handedly reorganized Accounting, Tax, Payroll and other operational systems and established new rules and systems from ground-up, worked diligently and extensively in order to achieve these goals. Utilized QB Professional, ADP (payroll software), PC Law (attorney fees and costs) QuickBooks-Pro and Microsoft Office.

Los Angeles, Ca

Responsible for complete Office Management, Business Organization and Full Charge Accounting. Ordered and purchased supplies, administered and implemented computer network and phone systems. Managed vendor and insurance company negotiations. Responsible for all bookkeeping using QuickBooks and customized software solutions. Performed AP, AR, G/L, P&L W-9, 1099. Handled all Human Resources aspects including payroll, employee benefits and compensation, employee handbook management and new employee setup. Provided solutions for daily challenges.

Irvine, Ca

Use Oracle Database, responsible for the testing of software, system troubleshooting, designing and writing of test cases, preparation of trouble reports, conducting system upgrades, and other software-related functions.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Economics And Business

Paralegal Certificate

Software Qa Engineer Diploma