Eman Haroun

Staff Accountant with 20 years of experience driving accurate financial reporting, streamlining month-end close processes, and managing high-volume reconciliations across healthcare and distribution industries. Known for improving reporting accuracy, optimizing workflows, and supporting regulatory compliance. Advanced proficiency in GAAP, SAP, Lawson, Blackline, and Excel.

Accountant II – Financial Reporting & Accounting at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota (2016-01 – Present)

Accountant II specializing in financial reporting and accounting operations

• Prepare monthly financial statements and reconcile 100+ accounts in Blackline, ensuring accuracy and timely close.
• Maintain general ledger, including ~70 journal entries and accruals monthly; support month-end close in SAP.
• Process invoice payments and payment requests, ensuring proper coding and timely vendor settlement.
• Prepare billing and expense allocations for seven BCBS plans to ensure accurate plan-level reporting.
• Manage manufacturing rebates and CMS fund transfers, maintaining documentation and audit readiness.
• Assist with quarterly and annual NAIC regulatory filings and supplemental schedules to support compliance.

Lead Accountant – Food Distribution Accounting at SpartanNash (2006-01 – 2015-12)

Lead accountant responsible for food distribution accounting operations

• Monitored inventory transactions and analyzed variances for two distribution centers, improving accuracy of warehouse financial reporting.
• Prepared monthly financial statements and budget variance reports, supporting leadership decision-making.
• Reviewed work of junior staff and collaborated with warehouse teams to resolve discrepancies and improve reporting workflows.

Staff Accountant (Accounts Payable Department) at SpartanNash (2006-01 – 2015-12)

Staff accountant in accounts payable department

• Reviewed monthly operating budgets and analyzed variances, providing clear explanations to management to support forecasting.
• Uploaded repayments and allocated funds to appropriate GL accounts, ensuring accurate cash application and account balances.
• Performed financial analyses to support AP process improvements and adherence to internal controls.

Staff Accountant (Retail Accounting Department) at SpartanNash (2006-01 – 2015-12)

Staff accountant in retail accounting department

• Performed account reconciliations and journal entries for retail operations, ensuring accurate trial balances and timely month-end close.
• Detected and corrected accounting errors, reducing reconciliation exceptions and improving reporting accuracy.
• Coded and batched supply and utility invoices for corporate retail stores, maintaining timely AP processing.
• Audited weekly store sales, inventory, and expense accounts for 20 grocery locations to validate revenue and cost reporting.

MBA in Business Administration – Chadron State College

Bachelor's degree in Accounting – Ain Shams University