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Are you approaching a tax deadline and use QuickBooks Online, Xero, or other accounting software? I can help you ensure your books are tax-ready. I am Ahmed Taufiq, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 14 years of experience I am also a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and Xero Advisor, demonstrating my expertise in these essential accounting platforms. My Qualifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 14+ years of experience and a proven track record Upwork Top Rated - Top 10% of talent Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor Xero Advisor Certified My Services I provide a comprehensive suite of accounting services to help you streamline your financial operations and make data-driven decisions. My services include: - Accounting System Setup and Management: I can help you set up your accounting system, ensuring it is configured to meet your specific needs. - Record keeping: I will meticulously manage your accounts payable and receivable, reconcile bank statements, and maintain accurate financial records. - Financial Reporting and Analysis: I can generate insightful financial statements and reports to help you track your performance and make informed financial decisions. - Tax Preparation: I can assist you in preparing for tax deadlines by ensuring your books are accurate and up-to-date. - Software Expertise: I am proficient in a variety of accounting software programs, including QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Zoho, and Wave Accounting. Why Choose Me? - End-to-End Solutions: I provide a holistic financial solution, from initial setup to ongoing maintenance and strategic financial advice. - Client-Centric Approach: I take the time to understand your unique needs and exceed your expectations. - Continuous Learning: I am committed to staying up-to-date on the latest industry trends, software updates, and regulatory changes. - Data-Driven Insights: I leverage my financial analysis skills to provide you with actionable insights to improve your business performance. - Transparent Communication: I believe in clear and consistent communication, keeping you informed throughout the entire process. Ready to Focus on What Matters Most? Let me handle your accounting needs so you can focus on what truly matters - growing your core business. Contact me today for a free consultation!

🌟 Helping Businesses Stay Organized, Efficient, and Moving Forward 🌟 I am an Industrial Engineer and Office Manager with more than 15 years of experience supporting administrative, operational, and document management processes across corporate and small business environments. My background includes document control, quality assurance, operational support, Microsoft Office, process documentation, client communications, data management, and workflow organization. I have worked extensively with controlled documentation environments, including ISO 9000 quality systems, where accuracy, consistency, organization, and attention to detail are essential. I help clients with: ✅ Document Formatting & Editing (Word, PDF, Excel) ✅ Document Control & Quality Review ✅ Administrative & Operations Support ✅ Data Entry & Data Verification ✅ Microsoft Word, Excel & Google Workspace ✅ PDF Conversion & Document Cleanup ✅ Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ✅ Process Documentation & Work Instructions ✅ Spreadsheet Organization & Reporting ✅ Client Communication & Follow-Up ✅ QuickBooks & CRM Data Management ✅ Research & Administrative Projects Throughout my career, I have created, reviewed, corrected, and maintained procedures, reports, manuals, operational documents, and business records for both industrial and corporate environments. My experience in quality control and document management allows me to identify inconsistencies, improve organization, and deliver professional, easy-to-use documents. Clients appreciate my reliability, organization, clear communication, and ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Whether you need help formatting a complex document, organizing business information, reviewing records, supporting daily operations, or improving workflow efficiency, my goal is simple: make your work easier and help your projects move forward smoothly. 🤝 Let's connect and discuss how I can support your business.

Operations professional focused on building and maintaining reliable business infrastructure — including systems, workflows, financial operations, and internal controls that keep organizations running smoothly. I bring extensive hands-on operational experience across investment firms, private equity, construction, and growth-stage companies, helping leadership teams bring structure, clarity, and consistency to back-office operations without unnecessary complexity. Core Expertise HRIS and workforce systems — ADP Workforce Now, BambooHR Expense and financial operations — SAP Concur, accounting integrations Accounts payable, vendor management, and reconciliations Internal controls, approvals, and audit readiness HR operations and benefits administration Fund administration and investment operations support Multi-entity coordination and financial reporting Process documentation and workflow optimization Typical Engagements ✔ ADP Workforce Now implementation cleanup or optimization ✔ SAP Concur setup, corporate card program structure, and workflow redesign ✔ Accounts payable and vendor control stabilization ✔ Multi-entity reporting coordination ✔ Internal controls and approval workflow alignment ✔ HR operations system organization and documentation ✔ Process documentation and operational reset after turnover or rapid growth What I Do Differently Senior-level judgment without executive overhead Practical execution, not theoretical strategy Experienced in regulated environments (SEC, union, federal contracts) and growth-stage companies Systems that are sustainable after I step away Engagement Structure Defined cleanup or optimization projects (10–40 hours) Fractional operational support (10–20 hours/week) Transition or stabilization periods Best suited for organizations that need experienced operational infrastructure support — whether for a defined project, ongoing fractional engagement, or a longer-term opportunity.

Dr. Carlo Duran, DBA – Business & Financial Strategy Expert Doctorate in Business (DBA) with Master's degrees in Business and Criminology. Series 7 & 66 licensed, Chartered Financial Manager, DoD Financial Management Certified, 20+ years delivering strategic financial solutions, education, and advisory services. As US Army Reserve Financial Literacy Specialist (Grade 11), I develop and evaluate programs to promote fiscal readiness, conduct strategic planning, analyze event data to meet goals, and recommend training aligned with Army Vantage requirements—empowering service members with practical financial tools. As former Wealth Client Advisor, I managed $45M+ AUM for 120+ high-net-worth clients, ranking in the top 5% nationally (Chairman's Club 2018) with 26% average annual growth through referrals and targeted business development. Led teams of advisors and associates; delivered holistic strategies covering investments, estate/tax minimization, philanthropic giving, and multi-generational wealth transfer. As DFAS Training Instructor (Grade 09), I built interactive curricula on retirement and annuities, using multimedia, group activities, live cases, and OJT to maximize engagement and real-world application. Adjunct Professor teaching Economics since 2011. I deliver high-impact results in: Financial literacy training, workshops, and content (personal, military, veteran focus) Business consulting: strategy, budgeting, cash flow modeling, profitability analysis Fractional financial advisory/CFO services: planning, risk assessment, investment review Wealth & retirement strategies, economic analysis, leadership & team development

Are you looking for someone who can streamline your operations, keep your books accurate, and build the systems that power growth? With 15+ years of experience in business operations, bookkeeping, payroll, HR, and recruiting, I’ve helped companies scale efficiently by combining strategic leadership with hands-on execution. 🎯 What I Deliver: ✅ Business Operations & Strategy – Develop frameworks, SOPs, and repeatable processes that bring structure, compliance, and scalability. ✅ Bookkeeping & Accounting – QuickBooks Online, FreshBooks, and Xero expertise with reconciliations, AR/AP, monthly close, and forecasting. ✅ Payroll & HR Systems – Skilled in Gusto, Rippling, ADP, TriNet, BambooHR, and Workday; aligning payroll processing, benefits, and compliance. ✅ Recruiting & Onboarding – Identify, hire, and onboard top talent while creating programs that boost retention and performance. ✅ Leadership & Team Direction – Build and manage stealth business operations teams that run seamlessly behind the scenes. ✅ Time Tracking & Billing – Experienced in Harvest for time tracking, invoicing, and integrating with accounting systems. ✅ M&A & Change Management – Supported HR and financial transitions during acquisitions with minimal disruption. 🏆 Key Highlights: 🌟 Recruited and directed stealth operations teams that delivered back-office excellence for fast-scaling companies. 🌟 Scaled engineering and business teams from <10 to 100+, creating end-to-end recruiting, onboarding, and retention strategies. 🌟 Transformed financial operations with on-time reconciliations and accurate monthly reporting. 🌟 Built client invoicing and AR tracking processes that reduced overdue balances and improved cash flow. 🌟 Identified and resolved duplicate vendor charges, saving clients thousands annually. 💡 Core Skills & Tools 📌 Business Operations & Strategy | Bookkeeping & Accounting | Payroll & HR Systems | Recruiting & Onboarding | SOP Development | Compliance & Reporting 📌 QuickBooks Online | FreshBooks | Xero | Gusto | Rippling | ADP | TriNet | BambooHR | Workday | Harvest 📌 Salesforce Certified | Microsoft 365 | Asana | Confluence | Power BI 💬 Let’s Connect! I’m a self-motivated business operations leader who can recruit, build, and direct the teams that keep your business running smoothly. Whether you need bookkeeping cleanup, payroll accuracy, or scalable operations, I’ll help you build a foundation that runs like clockwork.

Does your Chart of Accounts actually reflect how your ecommerce business makes money or is it hiding the damage caused by disconnected systems, broken automation, inaccurate inventory, and marketplace complexity? Your Shopify or Amazon business deserves more than generic bookkeeping. Ecommerce accounting is one of the most operationally complex environments in modern finance. Amazon FBA alone involves reserve balances, rolling settlements, reimbursement logic, stranded inventory, fulfillment fees, advertising allocations, multi-state sales tax exposure, inventory timing differences, FX distortions, returns, chargebacks, reimbursements, and marketplace liabilities moving across multiple systems simultaneously. This is not basic bookkeeping. This is systems accounting. The dangerous part is that many people claim they can “do ecommerce books” simply because they know how to operate QuickBooks Online. But knowing how to use software does not mean you understand the infrastructure behind it. Anybody can learn how to use the remote. Very few people know how to repair the machine behind the wall when the entire financial ecosystem fails. That is the difference. Real ecommerce accounting requires: • Advanced operational accounting knowledge • Inventory strategy & reconciliation expertise • Multi-platform systems understanding • Automation architecture • Settlement reconstruction • Sales tax infrastructure management • Data mapping logic • Multi-currency workflows • Connector troubleshooting • KPI engineering • Continuous education and adaptation Platforms evolve constantly. Amazon changes settlement structures. Shopify changes payout behavior. Tax laws shift. Connectors break. Inventory workflows fail. Automation drifts. Financial data becomes corrupted over time if the infrastructure is not continuously monitored and engineered properly. This is why ecommerce brands outgrow traditional bookkeepers very quickly. I am not a traditional bookkeeper. I build ecommerce financial infrastructure engineered for scale. I specialize in rebuilding broken ecommerce accounting systems using QuickBooks Online, A2X, Synder, PayTraQer, Cin7, TaxJar, Avalara, Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, Stripe, PayPal, and advanced automation workflows that compress what normally takes months of manual cleanup into days — accurately. I engineer Chart of Accounts structures specifically for ecommerce businesses scaling toward 7 and 8 figures. Most ecommerce brands fail to scale operationally because their backend was never designed for growth. A real ecommerce Chart of Accounts should support: • SKU-level visibility • Channel profitability • Marketplace settlements • Inventory movement • Landed costs • Sales tax liabilities • FX activity • Advertising allocation • Operational KPIs • Multi-entity scaling • Multi-channel reporting Without this structure, scaling creates financial distortion instead of visibility. I do not rely on guesswork, generic reconciliations, or lumped journal entries. I engineer systems that create: • Accurate payout reconciliation • Defensible inventory accounting • Clean marketplace integrations • Automated workflow environments • Real-time KPI visibility • CFO-level operational reporting • Scalable ecommerce infrastructure Most ecommerce brands only look at Profit & Loss statements. That is dangerous. Ecommerce businesses need operational intelligence: • SKU profitability • Channel profitability • Contribution margins • Inventory aging • Return rate analysis • Landed costs • Advertising efficiency • Marketplace fee leakage • Settlement reconciliation • Cash flow visibility • Sales tax exposure • Inventory movement trends I engineer reporting systems that expose what generic accounting firms completely miss. One of the biggest advantages I bring is advanced ecommerce auditing and diagnostic reconstruction. I perform deep financial system reviews designed to uncover: • Forced reconciliations • Broken inventory flows • Mapping corruption • Duplicate transactions • Settlement discrepancies • Liability distortions • Hidden reconciliation gaps • Automation drift • Incorrect COGS behavior • Connector failures • Financial data inconsistencies Most firms never find these issues because they are not trained to look for them. Generic accountants import transactions. I engineer financial ecosystems. Most freelancers patch symptoms. I rebuild the infrastructure creating the problem. The result is faster closes, cleaner books, operational clarity, audit-ready reporting, scalable automation, and financial data ecommerce operators can finally trust. I do not just clean up ecommerce books. I build ecommerce financial architecture.