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Seeking a position where I can use my professional experience with bookkeeping and basic accounting. I am a self motivated, problem solver with experience running the financial operations for a startup company. This includes reconciliation and balancing of receivables, bank and credit card statements, accounts payable, payroll, and proficiency in Quickbooks and Excel.

⭐ Top Rated Plus | 96% Job Success | Available Now I’m Jawed Ali, a seasoned accounting professional with 20+ years of experience turning complex financial data into clear, GAAP-compliant, and audit-ready books you can trust. I specialize in both cash-based and accrual-based accounting, customizing my approach to fit your business size, industry, and compliance needs, so you get accurate, timely financials without the stress. 🔥 What I Bring to Your Business: Dual Accounting Mastery: Deep knowledge of Cash-Based Accounting, perfect for small businesses tracking income and expenses when cash moves. Expertise in Accrual-Based Accounting, recording transactions when incurred, managing accounts receivable/payable, adjusting journal entries, and ensuring financial statements reflect true business performance. Software & Tools Proficiency: QuickBooks Online & Desktop, Xero, Zoho Books, Wave, FreshBooks, Sage, I speak your software language fluently. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, macros, financial modeling, and automation to streamline reporting and analysis. Expert-level command of Google Sheets, complex formulas, dashboards, data validation, Apps Script, and workflow automation. Full-Cycle Accounting Services: General ledger management, journal entries, month-end/year-end close Bank, credit card, and vendor/customer reconciliations Financial statement preparation (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) Budgeting, forecasting, and ratio analysis Payroll management via Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, ADP, and Bill(dot)com Catch-up and clean-up projects to resolve backlogs and ensure audit readiness 🌍 Proven Global Experience Since 2009, I’ve empowered over 300 clients across the USA, Canada, UK, UAE, Australia, and Pakistan, delivering timely, accurate, and actionable financials to e-commerce stores, real estate firms, SMEs, and service-based businesses. 🚀 Why Clients Trust Me ✅ Accuracy & Compliance: Always GAAP-aligned, audit-ready, and error-free books. ✅ Timely Delivery: Never miss deadlines; proactive communication is my norm. ✅ Insightful Reporting: Beyond numbers, I provide data-driven insights to help you grow. ✅ Tech-Savvy Efficiency: Automating workflows to save time and reduce errors. 📩 Ready to transform your accounting? Whether you’re starting fresh, need cleanup, or want expert ongoing support, I’m here to make your financials crystal clear and stress-free. Let’s connect and elevate your business finances today! #Bookkeeping #Accounting #QuickBooks #Xero #ZohoBooks #WaveAccounting #FinancialReports #Payroll #BankReconciliation #CatchUpBookkeeping #CleanupBookkeeping #CashBasisAccounting #AccrualBasisAccounting #EcommerceBookkeeping #RealEstateAccounting #FinancialAnalysis #TaxPreparation #UpworkFreelancer #RemoteBookkeeper #FinancialManagement #CFOServices #StartupAccounting #NonProfitAccounting #ConstructionAccounting #HealthcareAccounting

Industries I specialize in - Service Industries, Law Firms, Restaurants, Health Practices, E-Commerce, Marketing, Manufacturing & Retail I also specialize in QuickBooks Online Cleanup: My biggest cleanup was for over 7 years of 6 bank accounts and 8 credit cards Professional Bookkeeper with an Accounting Degree specializing in Bookkeeping for over 25 years. Software Systems Experience Accounting Software: QuickBooks Online, Xero, Wave, Billcom, Expensify, Service Fusion, Stripe, Shopify, Square, Toast, Cohesion for Restaurants, Lockbox Application, Salesforce, Ramp Payroll Softwares ADP Workforce, ADP TotalSource, ADP Run, Paychex Flex,Gusto Payroll, Trinet, Paylocity, QuickBooks Payroll, Heartland, Rippling & Justworks Legal Software: Saga, TrialWorks, LawPay, Clio, MyCase, Tabs3 Full-service bookkeeping & Payroll Services for all clients will include the following - 1.Reviewing your books line by line to categorize any past transactions and reconcile your accounts 2.Ensure the accuracy of your books by maintaining your accounts throughout each month 3.Provide a seamless bookkeeping experience through communication between me and the client 4.Monitor the health of your business by running and reviewing monthly reports 5.Prepare you for tax time with a customized year-end review to hand off to your tax accountant 6.Provide ongoing support via on-demand chat and scheduled video conference. 7. Process payroll and Prepare 1099s if needed 8. Sales Tax Filing 9. I am certified in ADP, Paychex, Gusto payroll, Heartland Payroll, QuickBooks Payroll 10. I have certification in - Accounting, Bookkeeping, QuickBooks, Wave, Payroll RESUME BELOW: Work Experience Freelancer – Full Charge Bookkeeper & Payroll Clerk UPWORK Nov 2020 to Present • Performing accounting, bookkeeping, payroll & HR services to clients, companies and individuals. • Certified in QuickBooks, Xero, Quicken & Wave, Ramp • Help clients with new set up of accounting software • Help clients clean up and stay current with their accounting programs • Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Collections • Lockbox processes, cash applications, purchase orders • Bank reconciliation, financial spreadsheets, budgets • Prepare, process payroll using payroll services: Paychex Flex, ADP TotalSource, ADP Workforce, Gusto & Trinet • Provide monthly, Quarterly and annual financial reporting to clients • Assist with HR matters such as hiring, onboarding and termination of employees • Assist with insurance and benefits registrations for employees and employers Director of Finance/Payroll Manager LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL S LAMONSOFF, PLLC - New York, NY November 2005 to November 2020 • Record and monitor all the client billing and disbursements per case • Handle all the deposits and settlements into the Escrow/IOLA Escrow accounts • Bank reconciliations of operating, escrow and credit card accounts for both business and attorneys • A/P, A/R processing • Monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting • Handle all petty cash, and oversee the billing for all the attorneys per month • Supervised department staff • Process payroll for over 60 employees • Handle all HR Matters including employee benefit packages, boarding and off boarding of employees • Prepared all yearly 1099's and monthly reconciled all payroll and benefits reports • Interviewing and preparing offer letters for all new hires • Create and update employee handbooks • Track Employees Time-sheets and Accrual Time for PTO & Vacation • Renewed all Insurance policies for the firm Accounting Manager/Full Charge Bookkeeper ROM REALTY, LLC - Long Island, NY February 2000 to November 2005 • Handle all the accounting & finances for all properties • Handle all the human resources & payroll duties including processing payroll for over 75 employees • Invoices/expense reports, payment transactions, bank reconciliation, process all incoming & outgoing bank activities • Create & maintain spreadsheets using advanced Excel functions & calculations to develop reports & lists • Handle all the administrative duties as well as managed all the buildings owned by the realty estate company • Manage all the calendars, meetings, travel arrangements for the CEO • Prepare all the tenant leases and renewals & handle all the rent rolls • Maintain detailed administrative & procedural processes to improve accuracy & efficiency Office Manager/Bookkeeper GALMER, LTD - Long Island, NY March 1997 to Feb 2000 • Supervised a three-person clerical staff and 12 Labor Workers & Processed Payroll for all employees and contractors • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, and all clerical duties • Assisted in the shipping and receiving department with documentation • Assisted in Customer Service with old and new orders, processed all incoming and outgoing orders for our products. • Handle all the administrative duties as well as managed all the buildings owned by the realty estate company

Hello! I graduated from the University of Kansas with my bachelor's degree and my post graduate career has been Human Resources and Bookkeeping. I now do freelance work full time, and cover a wide range of skills including spreadsheet creation, small and large business bookkeeping, accounting, forensic accounting, forecasting, financial reporting and more. I am experienced in QuickBooks, all Microsoft Office programs, Photoshop, Slack, Shopify, various payroll programs including Paylocity, ADP, Gusto and Paychex, all Google programs, employee manual creation, contracts and much more. I have excellent time management skills, am able to work to strict deadlines, and I enjoy a challenge. I look forward to working with you.

I'm an Upwork expert-vetted contractor in the top 1% on the platform with 100% job success. A certified HR professional with 15+ years of experience supporting businesses with payroll processing, recruiting, and compliance across multiple states—including complex California regulations. I’ve processed payroll for teams of all sizes using ADP, Gusto, and QuickBooks; maintained 100% accuracy standards; and implemented systems that improved employee retention and streamlined onboarding. In my previous role as Senior Recruiting Manager and Business Manager, I successfully filled hundreds of positions while increasing retention by 18% through strategic hiring and improved HR processes. I also managed end-to-end payroll cycles, benefits administration, and employee relations—ensuring every detail was handled accurately and confidentially. Recruiting: Healthcare, Retail, Law, Finance, Warehouse, and Manufacturing. Multi-State Payroll Compliance & Tax Filing HR Compliance Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Talent Acquisition & Full-Cycle Recruiting Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Employee Onboarding & Offboarding Benefits Administration (Open Enrollment, 401k, Healthcare) Employee Relations & Performance Management Workforce Planning & Staffing Strategy Data Management, Reporting & Auditing Process Improvement & HR Operations Testimonials: Endorsements from past clients and comments from the CEO of a healthcare organization. From the CEO of Infiniti Healthcare: "Thank you for scaling up our staff. You are doing an outstanding job! I need you to know that your efforts are of great value to the LAUSD students, teachers, and our organization, who now have more COVID testers in the field. Your work is essential and powerful." "I hired Susan to help with hiring, and she was very responsive, reliable, and effective. Highly Recommend!" "I loved working with Susan! She was so on top of it; I never had to worry. She helped me out. "Susan helped us evaluate candidates for an open position in finance relating to our investments in technology, healthcare, publishing, philanthropy, and sustainability (ESG). Susan helped us in a timely and productive way and was completely responsive and communicative about all our goals. We're thankful for the help and would consider working together again the next time we need an HR partner." I appreciate your interest in my profile! Sue S.

Accomplished Senior-Level Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) with demonstrated expertise in areas of bookkeeping, multi-state payrolls, tax withholdings, fringe benefits, retirement plans, cafeteria plans, and union payrolls.