Yared Kebedew Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

As a Staff Accountant for the corporation, I have achieved the following accomplishments:• Reconciled Monthly and Yearly GL accounts with Subsidiary Accounts.• Prepared and posted Monthly Journal entries, Account payables, Payroll entries, Inventory, Budget, and cost on Oracle.• Prepare support and documentation for intracompany transactions, research, and resolve intracompany differences• Prepared Operating and capital expenditure reports and Communicated with the Costing departments.• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances to ensure accuracy.• Cooperating with external Auditors and providing PBC Documents for internal and external• Ensure adherence to internal controls and participate in testing and process improvement efforts• Streamlined Year End Accrual Closing procedures using financial modeling estimation.• Integrated SmartView Excel with Oracle, enabling streamlined posting of large datasets into Oracle Journal and reducing journal posting time by 65%.

United States

Result-oriented accountant with a proven ability to eliminate 100% of month-end closing time delays. Proficient in QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Advanced Excel, Salesforce, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, SQL, and Power BI Development. Strong communicator with excellent problem-solving skills in financial reporting, reconciliation, budgeting, and data analysis. Adept at streamlining processes, ensuring accuracy, and providing strategic insights.• Prepared monthly and yearly end financial and Ad hoc reports, enhancing financial visibility and decision-making.• Eliminated 100% of month-end closing delays by adjusting the credit card closing period.• Implemented accounting control procedures to streamline financial operations and ensure compliance.• Improved Consolidated financial reporting standard by integrating accounting data with Power BI Analytics.• Recorded journal entries, AP/AR vouching, and reconciliations for accounting close.• Analyzed trends, costs, revenues, and commitments to forecast future finances using advanced Excel.• Ensured staff payment traceability, accurately calculated deductions, and processed payroll using ADP software.• Prepared sales and use taxes on time using the Comptroller of Maryland portals.• Liaised with Auditors to complete Annual Audit compliance with State and Federal requirements.• Slashed printing paper check costs by 5% by switching to ACH and vendor portal payment methods.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Managed the firm core services, including bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial reporting, and compliance, leading projects that boosted sales by 25% annually.• Prepared and delivered monthly and yearly financial statements and dashboards to clients.• Reconciled general ledger accounts, bank statements, credit cards, AP/AR, payroll, and fixed asset schedules.• Led projects to customize QuickBooks and Peachtree software, streamlining accounting processes.• Reviewed aging receivables and implemented strategies that reduced outstanding amounts by 65% in the 60, 90, and 120+ day categories.• Participated in adopting and customizing accounting software for IFRS implementation.• Delivered tax preparation and planning services in compliance with regulations, boosting revenue by 25% yearly.• Fostered strong client relationships through exceptional customer service and satisfaction.• Managed project costs, billing material, Labor, and OH, and applied revenue recognition principles to align revenue with incurred costs.• Managed standard unit costs in manufacturing, including direct materials, work-in-progress (WIP), factory overhead (FOH), and finished goods, culminating in the total cost of goods manufactured.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

As a Tax Auditor with four years of experience, the focus is on ensuring tax law compliance by analyzing financial documents, detecting discrepancies, and providing accurate recommendations with precision and attention to detail.• Conducted 200+ tax audits, achieving a 95% compliance rate and reducing potential client tax liabilities.• Detected and resolved tax fraud and non-compliance instances, recovering six million in unpaid taxes. • Implemented streamlined audit procedures, reducing time by 25% and improving efficiency.• Perform tax audits for individual and corporate clients to ensure compliance with federal and local tax laws.• Review financial statements, tax returns, and support documentation to identify potential discrepancies.• Utilized tax software and databases to research tax laws and regulations updated on changes and amendments.• Participate in tax planning initiatives and provide input on minimizing tax liabilities while ensuring compliance.• Assist in resolving tax disputes and representing clients during tax audits, negotiations, and appeals.

Master'S, Erp Sap Finance

Activities and Societies: Open Mic event.I thoroughly enjoyed hosting and participating in our university's open mic event held.

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Community-based clubI was involved in a community-based club project that connected coffee grower farmers.

Ms Sql Server And Data Analytics -Certificate, Power Bi, Data Modeling/Warehousing And Database Administration

High School Diploma, Computer/Information Technology Administration And Management