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Rafik Rezkalla

@rafikrezkalla

Senior accountant specializing in GAAP close, revenue recognition, and reconciliations across manufacturing and service industries.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a senior accounting role where I can own GAAP month-end close, reconciliations, AR/AP, and revenue recognition, while collaborating with auditors and driving continuous improvement using Oracle and ERP reporting tools.

I’m an experienced accounting management professional with proven success across media, telecommunications, retail, and insurance, with a background in internal auditing. I prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports, oversee AR cycles, and support the month/quarter/year-end close processes with an emphasis on accurate, timely GAAP reporting.

In my current role as Sr. Accountant at Axcient, I handle COGS inventory reconciliations, billing and subscription reporting, variance analysis, bank and transaction reconciliations (including PayPal and Braintree), and accrual journal entry accuracy. I’ve also led budgeting work—including annual COGS budgets and standard cost roll coordination—and partnered with external auditors while driving continuous improvement through process streamlining.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sr. Accountant

Current

Axcient

Feb 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Prepared monthly COGS inventory reconciliations, billing/subscription reporting, and client aging and revenue reports. Managed the AR cycle and supported month/quarter/year-end close, including revenue recognition and GAAP financial reporting.

GAAP Reporting COGS Inventory Reconciliation Billing Revenue Recognition Month End Closing Month Quarter Year End Close Year End Close Bank Reconciliation Positive Pay Financial Reporting PayPal Braintree Reconciliations Full Cycle AR

Sr. Accountant

JBT Aero Tech

Aug 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 5 months)

Assisted with the month/quarter/year-end close and supported revenue recognition for margin reporting tied to parts manufactured sales and COGS. Prepared COGS budgets for multiple business units and performed inventory account reviews and reconciliations.

Budgeting Forecasting COGS Budgeting Revenue Recognition Margin Month End Closing Month Quarter Year End Close Year End Close Inventory Reconciliation Pricing

Sr. Accountant

Kenneth Park Architect

Jun 2016 - Jul 2018 (2 years 1 month)

Performed general ledger account analysis and reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts to support monthly/quarterly GAAP and statutory financial statements. Assisted the controller with daily banking requirements and supervised GL personnel to meet financial reporting deadlines.

GAAP Reporting Statutory Reporting Month End Reporting Bank Compliance Positive Pay Financials Supervision

Sr. Accountant

All State Insurance Agency

Feb 2013 - May 2016 (3 years 3 months)

Managed and reconciled client accounts receivable while supervising accounts payable, and supported the controller in ensuring the accuracy of financial reports. Owned hands-on GL monthly close activities and prepared/validated bank compliance, reconciliations, and accounting expense entries.

Monthly AR Reconciliations Financial Reporting Positive Pay Processing Bank Compliance Financial Reconciliations Journal Entries

Sr. Accountant

Publicis Group (Starcom – Zenith media)

Sep 2007 - Jan 2013 (5 years 4 months)

Managed client accounts receivable and supervised accounts payable, including reviewing client invoices against approved media plans and purchase orders. Coordinated billing team workflow, prepared client aging and billing/revenue reports, and supported accurate month/quarter/year-end closings.

Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Invoicing Month End Closing Month Quarter Year End Close Year End Close Revenue Reporting Credit Control Invoice Review

Staff Accountant

Kharafi National

Aug 2004 - Sep 2007 (3 years 1 month)

Reviewed and reconciled supplier invoices and recorded accounts payable entries into the main accounting system. Prepared payment vouchers and journal vouchers, ensured matching of material receipt vouchers to invoices and purchase orders, and handled credit/debit notes.

Accounts Payable Vouchers Journal Voucher Credit Notes Purchase Order Matching Material Receipt Voucher Verification Oracle