Mesfin Mekonnen, CPA

Experience

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  Dashen Bank Share Company

  Apr 2003 - Sept 2007

  Area Bank Accountant

  •Prepared financial and regulatory reports required by laws, regulations or boards of directors. Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations. Compiled financial reports pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures and profit and loss.•Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions. Reviewed collection reports to determine the status of collections and the amounts of outstanding balances. Complied with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations.•Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently. Show less

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  Herburg Roses

  Sept 2007 - Jul 2009

  Accounting Manager

  Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including any necessary recommended action required to manage costs to achieve budget.Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment, maintaining accurate records for all business supplies

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  Liberty Tax Service

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2012

  Tax Specialist

  Prepared corporation, S-corporation, and partnership federal and state tax returns, annual reports, estimated tax payments and extensions, coded fixed assets, tax depreciation, general ledger account inquiries, researched and responded to tax notices, applied for employer identification numbers and prepared W-9 forms

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  Express Credit Union

  May 2010 - Jan 2013

  Accountant and CMSR

  Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations. Reviewed accountants book entries to ensure accuracy of the G/LExecuted customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, money orders and checks

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  United Way of King County

  Nov 2012 - Apr 2016

  Tax Site Manager

  •Managed the preparation of tax returns and confirm all returns are correct. •Ensured smooth operation of the free tax preparation site. •Provided excellent support to the volunteers, answering any questions they have.•Provided excellent customer service to clients coming into the site, resolving any issues they have and making sure they receive all the services they are eligible for.•Submitted required statistical reports to Tax Campaign staff each week during tax season.

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  CRISTA Ministries

  Feb 2013 - Apr 2016

  • Assist in providing support, advice and guidance for accounting related needs to assigned Ministries; primarily King’s School. • Prepare or review necessary journal entries.• Review assigned sections of the monthly financial statements for accuracy, clarity and trends and communicate findings as appropriate.• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers particularly with respect to their school billing or financial related questions.• Provided analysis and reporting of financial and non-financial data for assigned Fee Based Service Ministries. Show less •Prepared GL account reconciliations and post necessary journal entries.•Reviewed the monthly financial statements for accuracy, clarity and trends; primarily with CRISTA Camps & King’s Schools•Utilized the Agresso accounting system to generate and modify reports & Raiser’s Edge software to create reports of donations or pledges•Assist with completion of support for the annual audit and the annual tax returns•Provided analysis and reporting of financial and non-financial data for assigned Fee Based Service Ministries, including assistance with budget research and preparation Show less

  • Senior Accountant II

    Feb 2014 - Apr 2016

  • Accountant

    Feb 2013 - Jan 2014
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  Southwest Suburban Sewer District

  Apr 2016 - now

  Accounting Supervisor

  Primarily responsible for maintaining the District's accounting system, general ledger and reconciliation as well as preparation of complex reports.

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  Mesfin Mekonnen, CPA Firm

  Apr 2020 - now

  Owner

  Mesfin Mekonnen, CPA Firm is a public accounting firm aimed at providing a variety of accounting services such as preparing, reviewing and auditing financial statement; tax planning and preparation for individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations; and business advisory services at an affordable price.