Zahid

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Manager | Senior Bookkeeper

Aga's Restaurant • Freelance

Jan 2024 - Nov 2025 • 1 yr 10 mos

In this role, I served as the primary financial controller for all inbound and outbound cash flows. I was responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger while ensuring the business maintained healthy vendor relationships and a steady cash cycle.What I was doing (Key Responsibilities):Managed Full-Cycle Accounts Payable: Oversaw the entire "procure-to-pay" process. This included verifying purchase orders against invoices, managing vendor inquiries, and scheduling weekly payments to ensure zero late fees and maximized early-payment discounts.Optimized Accounts Receivable: Controlled the "order-to-cash" cycle by issuing accurate invoices, monitoring aging reports, and implementing a polite but firm follow-up system that reduced Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) by [X]%.Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation: Performed daily and monthly reconciliations of multiple accounts using QuickBooks Online/Xero to ensure that the book balance always matched the bank balance.General Ledger Maintenance: Recorded all journal entries, categorized expenses accurately for tax purposes, and adjusted entries for depreciation and accruals.Financial Reporting: Prepared monthly Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow forecasts for management, providing insights into spending trends and budget variances.Payroll & Compliance: Assisted in processing payroll and ensuring all local tax filings and 1099/W-2 requirements were met accurately and on time.

Bookkkeeper and Accountant

BOOST

May 2022 - Aug 2023 • 1 yr 3 mos

I am a professional Bookkeeper and Accountant with strong expertise in managing financial records, ensuring accuracy, and delivering reliable financial reports. I specialize in QuickBooks Online, Xero, and advanced Excel to handle complete bookkeeping and accounting tasks efficiently. My services include: Bank and credit card reconciliation Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable management Financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) Payroll processing Data cleanup and catch-up bookkeeping Expense categorization and reporting I help businesses maintain accurate books, improve cash flow visibility, and stay compliant with accounting standards. My goal is to provide timely, error-free, and organized financial management so you can focus on growing your business.