Jenny Jalali
@jennyjalali
Experienced finance professional specializing in accounts payable and process improvement.
What I'm looking for
I am a skilled and dependable finance professional with a decade of experience managing high-volume accounting operations, specializing in accounts payable, reconciliations, and month-end close.
I have a strong record of accuracy, compliance and attention to detail, and I drive efficiency through process improvements, AP automation and ERP implementations.
My background includes hands-on invoice processing, three-way matching in SAP, vendor relationship management, SOX compliance support and audit remediation across healthcare, manufacturing and hospitality sectors.
I also bring leadership experience—training and mentoring teams, optimizing workflows, and building financial controls—to deliver reliable financial reporting and improved cash flow management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal Accounting Consultant
Atlantic Pacific
Dec 2025 - Present (3 months)
Analyze clients' financial records, accounting systems and internal controls to identify risks and improvement opportunities; prepare and interpret financial statements and implement ERP/process automation solutions.
Process 100–200 invoices daily with accuracy and compliance, train and mentor AP staff, and identify and resolve process issues while implementing system and procedure improvements.
Founder & CFO
Angel City Grill
Apr 2016 - Oct 2020 (4 years 6 months)
Led operations and financial strategy for a restaurant, managing a team of 10 and negotiating vendor contracts to improve margins while implementing plans to increase revenue and streamline operations.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Excelitas Technologies
Nov 2011 - Oct 2013 (1 year 11 months)
Coded and processed invoices in SAP via three-way matching, resolved discrepancies with internal departments, supported month-end/year-end close and performed account reconciliations.
Accounts Payable
Furlined
Jan 2010 - Sep 2011 (1 year 8 months)
Generated weekly aging reports, processed daily check runs to ensure timely vendor payments, and assisted with audits to maintain compliance and data integrity.
Accounts Payable Specialist
CSL International
Jan 2007 - Sep 2009 (2 years 8 months)
Implemented procedural changes to improve AP efficiency, reviewed expense and credit card transactions for compliance, and entered daily wire transfers with accuracy.
Accounting Temp / Administrative Assistant
Vantage Personnel
Jan 2005 - Jan 2007 (2 years)
Prepared financial reports, resolved account discrepancies, managed AR/AP and payroll tasks, reconciled bank statements, and provided administrative support to management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Salem State University
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting/Finance
Bachelor's degree completed at Salem State University with coursework and training relevant to accounting and finance.
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