Accounting Specialist - MULTICULTURAL BRIDGE-NON PROFIT - Massachusetts
(2024-01)
- Reporting and cash flow projections
- Bank and account reconciliations
- Grant Track on the Quickbooks
- Posting journal entries and assisting with the month end close
- Assisting with audit preparation
Accounting Specialist - Tri-West Steel - New York
(2022)
The Staff Accountant role will report into the CFO, and gives an opportunity for the right candidate to grow and develop professionally
- The Staff Accountant will handle a mixture of transactional, and general ledger accounting responsibilities
- Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable for 4 entities
- Assist with the full billing cycle
- Reconcile various bank accounts as well as balance sheet accounts
- Assist with the month end closing process
Export and Import Operations Specialist - Simfer Company - ISTANBUL / TURKEY
(2016 - 2022)
- Prepare and manage the necessary documentation for import and export, including customs declarations, shipping manifests, invoices, and certificates of origin
- Ensure compliance with local and international trade regulations, tariffs, and customs laws to avoid delays or penalties
- Coordinate logistics for the transportation of goods, including arranging shipments, selecting carriers, and optimizing routes to minimize costs and transit times
- Liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs agents, and other parties involved in the import/export process to ensure smooth operations
SEA AND LAND OPERATIONS MANAGER - Milkan Transportation - ISTANBUL / TURKEY
(2014 - 2016)
- Determine the most efficient and cost-effective transportation routes for domestic shipments via road, rail, or air
- Choose appropriate carriers based on the nature of goods, destination, and timeline requirements
- Prepare and manage necessary paperwork, such as bills of lading, shipping labels, and other documentation required for domestic transportation
- Monitor and track the movement of goods, providing real-time updates to clients on shipment status
- Coordinate pick-up and delivery schedules, ensuring smooth operations throughout the transportation process
- Arrange bookings with shipping lines or carriers for cargo to be transported via ocean freight
- Determine the most suitable container types and sizes for the goods being shipped
- Prepare and manage documentation for international shipments, including bills of lading, customs declarations, and certificates of origin
- Organize temporary storage, warehousing, or distribution of goods before or after ocean transport
Export and Import Operations Specialist - INES TRADE COMPANY - ISTANBUL / TURKEY
(2011 - 2014)
- Ensure compliance with export regulations, prepare and manage necessary documentation such as export licenses, commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin
- Receive and process export orders, including confirming product availability, negotiating terms, and creating sales contracts
- Organize transportation, including selecting carriers, arranging shipping methods, and optimizing routes for timely delivery
- Facilitate customs clearance procedures, working closely with customs brokers to ensure proper handling of documentation and compliance with import/export laws
