Adam K.

Experience

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  PASSAIC COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMMISSION SCHOOL DISTRICT

  Oct 2010 - Oct 2013

  Assistant Business Manager | Board Secretary | Financial Business Analyst

  Managed monthly financial processes and prepared all financial reports.Developed and submitted the agency's annual financial report in line with GASB requirements.Prepared all financial reports, including PL, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows, and year-end financial reports.Analyzed financial documents and generated business intelligence reports for strategic decision-making.Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations, and report preparation.I prepared all financial reports, including PL, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows, and the year-end financial reports.I am preparing Budget 1-to-5-year budget forecast for board approval: budget and cost reports and audits.Prepares and coordinates the planning, development, and. Submission of the agency’s annual financial report by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounting requirements.Manage purchasing rules and regulations and renew existing vendor contracts.Prepared and submitted Annual Financial Report.Prepared and processed payroll for all employees.In charge of all insurance-health benefits, disability, general liability, worker's compensation, etc.State Report Submission - Submitted monthly, quarterly and yearly reports to the State promptly.Analyze Financial Documents – Tax returns, budget reports, business financial reports, or other documents. Show less

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  Fulton County Schools

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2023

  Supervise and lead accounting and finance operations and employees.Accountable for the monthly close process, including the analytical review of the monthly operating results and the timely monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP reporting to management.Accounting oversees all accounting activities and is involved in supervising and managing general accounting activities, analyses, business partnerships, and maintaining adequate internal controls. Prepare and review available ledger accounting entries and reconciliation of financials.Supervise five people responsible for Payroll, Billing, Account Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Journal Entries.Managing all aspects of accounting, including invoicing, cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll, and inventory control.Authorized and prepared monthly J/E account analysis, forecast budgets, and financial statement preparation.Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements.Audits general journal entries, payments, cash, purchases, travel, and related vouchers.Assists in the preparation of quarterly tax projections and annual tax return preparations.Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs programs to control the financing of agency operations.Manage all treasury administration (cash management, forecasting, equipment financing, debt compliance, etc.)Maintains overall quality control of the accounting system and ensures the integrity of system processing and accounting files.Supports the external audit by providing data and information to auditors during the audit, as requested.Develop finance models and plans for decision-making, product line profitability, operational investment, price, and cost analysis, including data analytics to convert data into meaningful information for the CFO.Supervise all accounting functions, including general accounting, GAAP and reporting, and accounts payable. Show less Managed monthly financial processes and prepared all financial reports.I managed all aspects of accounting, including invoicing, cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll, and inventory control.Authorized and prepared monthly J/E account analysis, forecast budgets, and financial statement preparation.Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements.Audits general journal entries, payments, cash, purchases, travel, and related vouchers.Supports the external audit by providing data and information to auditors during the audit, as requested. Supervise all accounting functions, including general accounting, GAAP and reporting, and accounts payable.Analyze financial statements, conduct cost/benefit analysis, and identify areas of weakness.Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processesI handled month-end and year-end-end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.Managed daily activities of the Finance and Accounting Department (AP, AR, General Cashier, income audit, payroll) to achieve overall county goals. Work involves preparing and overseeing accounting systems, procedures, and controls.I am preparing forecasting and budgeting.Prepare detailed journal entries and account analyses.Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.Actively review and advise on financial/accounting processes.Prepared and submitted Annual Financial Report.Reviewed and reconciled general ledger details and created proper journal entriesCoordinate A/P, A/R, job costing, and payroll for 200+ employees.In charge of all insurance-health benefits, disability, general liability, worker's compensation, etc.Submitted monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports to the State promptly.Managed grants. Show less

  • Business Administrator | Accounting Manager | Director of Finance & Accounting

    Aug 2015 - Jul 2023

  • Director of Finance and Accounting | Business Manager | Assistant Controller

    Jul 2014 - Jul 2015
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  Consultwise

  Aug 2023 - Jan 2024

  Director of Finance And Accounting | CFO

  Lead and manage a team of accounting professionals, overseeing day-to-day operations, financial reporting, and compliance activities.I make sure that invoices are processed, including verification of supporting documentation.I'd oversee matching purchase orders and receiving documents and invoices.Resolve discrepancies and exceptions on time.Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements.Prepare and present financial statements, variance analysis, and forecasting reports to executive stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making.Spearheaded budgeting and forecasting processes, identifying cost-saving opportunities and revenue-generating strategies.Manage audits conducted by external auditors, ensuring compliance and resolving any identified issues promptly.Utilize expertise in QuickBooks to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.Overseeing financial operations, managing teams, and implementing strategic initiatives. Proven expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and process optimization.Supervise the accuracy of accounting transactions and data entry into QuickBooks.Prepare and review financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.Oversees all accounting processes to ensure that internal and external reporting adhere to GAAP.Directed monthly and yearly close processes and GAAP reporting.Manage and oversee all aspects of budgets, accounting and financial reporting, analysis, and compliance.Supervise and manage a business team overseeing journal entries, reconciliation, purchasing, payroll, billing, accounts, general ledger, audit, policies, and more. Show less

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  Amana Academy Charter Schools

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  Business Office Administrator | Accounting

  • Prepared a budget forecast for Board Approval and got approved.• Monitor and analyze financial data, prepare financial reports, and provide recommendations for budget adjustment• Prepared all financial reports, including PL, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows, and the year-end financial reports. • Submitted monthly, quarterly and yearly reports to the State promptly.• Managed Title I and E-Rate grants.• Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations. • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings. • Provides monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements to the Director and the Board.• Compiled general ledger entries on a short schedule with 100% accuracy. Show less

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  Rise Preparatory Charter School

  Mar 2024 - Jan 2025

  Director of Finance & Accounting | Business Manager | Assistant Controller

  • Developed and manage the budget, including revenue projections, expense allocations, and funding sources. • Prepared 5-year budget forecast for Board Approval and got approved.• Responsible for numerous aspects of month-end close including preparation of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, and critical analysis of changes in account balances to ensure accurate balances are reflected in the financial statements in accordance with GAAP.• Coordinates the schedule and communications of the annual audits that are completed by the independent accounting firm.• Establishes and maintains effective business relations with vendors, outside auditors, regulators, investors, and bankers.• Monitor and analyze financial data, prepare financial reports, and provide recommendations for budget adjustment• Prepared all financial reports, including PL, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows, and the year-end financial reports.• Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the finance department including purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and billing. • Reconciled payroll accounts (Workers' compensation, FSA, Health, Dental, Life, and TRS).• In charge of all insurance-health benefits, disability, general liability, worker's compensation,etc.• Submitted monthly, quarterly and yearly reports to the State promptly.• Managed Title I, Title II, IDEA and E-Rate grants. Show less

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  AlfaPlus CPA

  Oct 2024 - now

  Managing Partner | Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

  In my role as Managing Partner / CFO at AlfaPlus CPA, I spearheaded strategic initiatives to expand service offerings, grow the client base, and identify market opportunities. I fostered a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence across all teams. Additionally, I developed and executed financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure sustainability and growth.