Resume

SAIRA SALIM
saira_salim@hotmail.com
Objectives

Seeking for an exciting opportunity to be a part of an organization; where I can

utilize my skills, knowledge and experience as an Accountant.

Summary of Qualifications
Highly successful at managing tasks-at-hand and multi-tasking. Critical thinker and
implementer who can build and develop clearly defined administrative objectives.
Demonstrated organizational skills, excellent time-management skills and problem
solving abilities. Track record of consistently meeting and exceeding customer
expectations, and company goals. Core competencies include customer relations,
employee supervision, training and adherence to company standards.
Career Profile

Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with experience in accounting

systems.

Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well
thought out decisions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Highly trustworthy, discreet and ethical.

Resourceful in the completion of projects, effective at multi-tasking.

Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with diverse personalities.

Employment History
Shalini Gupta & Associates
Accountant
January 2013 - Present

Preparation of all financial reports, including Profit and Loss Statement, Balance
Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows, as well as the year-end financial reports.

Entering data in accounting software and resolve discrepancies in accounting

records.
Reconciling Bank, credit card and loan statements.

Managing Vendor accounts, entering accounts payable in QuickBooks, tracking

and paying bills in a timely manner.
Preparing payrolls, filing monthly, quarterly and yearly reports with IRS and State.
Scheduling payment for estimated taxes for clients.
Researching and replying to Federal and State notices and audits.
Calculating and preparing Sales & Use tax reports and scheduling payments.
Preparing company accounts for tax returns and audits.
Processing and issuing receipts for credit cards payments.
Preparing 1099s and W2s in accounting software and efiling to IRS.
Accounts receivable functions including invoicing, cash application, research and
investigation of chargeback including discrepancies, issuing credit and debit
memos.

Payroll and retirement contributions planning for officers.

AAK Operating, LLC

Office Manager
November 2003 - March 2012

Significantly, reduced the total taxes due for the company by keeping track of each
and every expense.
Performed accounts payable functions for company expenses.
Managed financial departments with responsibility for Budgets, Forecasting,
Payroll, Accounts Payable and Receivable.
Liaised with bankers, insurers and solicitors regarding financial transactions.
Administered online banking functions.
Managed time sheets and prepared Payroll bi-weekly for the company.
Managed the internal and external mail functions.
Substantially reduced significant audit adjustments through better financial controls.
Managed staff, prepared work schedules and assigned specific duties for
personnel.
Ensured necessary maintenance and repair work for various office and professional
equipment.
Attend monthly meetings to communicate progress and plan for a better collection
percentage.
Coordinated and performed a range of staff as well as operational support activities
for the unit; serve as a liaison with other departments and operating units in the
resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational problems. .
Operated personal computer to compose and edit correspondence and
memoranda from dictation, verbal direction, and from knowledge of established
department/division policies; prepare, transcribed, composed, typed, edited, and
distributed agendas and minutes of meetings.
Scheduled and coordinated meetings, interviews, appointments, events and other
similar activities for supervisors, which coordinating travel as well as lodging
arrangements.

Education

Bachelors in Arts, 1997, University of the Punjab.

Diploma in Professional Accounting Program, 2003,

Professional

Career
2

Development Institute, Georgia USA

Certificate of Recognition in Documentation, Coding, and Compliance in the
Medical Office, 2007-2010, Medial Mutual, Maryland USA
Advanced Courses completed in English Writing, Fundamentals of Speech
Communication, Composition Skills and American Micro Economics, 2008-09,
Maryland USA

Computer Skills
Advanced Computer Skills in MS Office, Outlook, Accounting software QuickBooks
& Quicken, Ultra Tax, SuperForm, ACT, and Timesphere.