Harrison Ghouche

5820 Kenilworth * Dearborn, MI 48126 * 313-525-8842 * ghouche@gmail.com

Qualifications
*Proactive and detail oriented with broad experience in all aspects of accountin
g
*Strong problem solving skills and superior attention to details
*Remarkable analytical skills with a very efficient strategy with reconciling di
screpancies and misstatements
*Proven to multitask in a coordinated manner and meet deadlines and tight schedu
les
*Maintains positive and responsive business relationship with coworkers and clie
nts. Cooperative and influencing team player due to my knowledge of all accounti
ng areas
*Strong verbal and communication skills. Solid understanding of GAAP and Sarbane
s-Oxley
Professional Experience
Hadi Group Distributors, Inc., Dearborn, MI 2007 - Present
Staff Accountant
Charged with responsibility for maintaining adequate accounting system and finan
cial data compilation in accordance with GAAP. Assurance of timely reporting of
financial events. Establishing sound internal control and asserting compliance w
ith all regulations.
*Preparing single entity and consolidated financial statements for multiple enti
ties
*Preparing projected financial statements and budgetary analysis
*Performing month and year-end closing procedures
*Generating daily collateral report by daily reconciliation of the lender loan b
alance
*Preparing bank and account reconciliations and performing all regular accountin
g and bookkeeping functions
*Tracking critical inventory information for multiple entities. Adjusting monthl
y collateral valuation and sales tax liability reserves
*Preparing monthly Sales Tax returns for multiple entities and annual combined r
eturns for Sales, Use, and Withholding Taxes
*Assisting in the preparation and filing of Federal and State Income Returns and
State Business Tax Estimates
*Reconcile variances with State and Local assessments of financial liabilities f
or multiple entities
*Handling external and governmental audits from inception to completion; Reviewi
ng audit findings, pinpointing discrepancies, and providing additional evidence
*Filing Articles of Incorporation and Articles of Organization. Filing and obtai
ning various business licenses
Professional Experience - cont'd
Ernst & Young, LLP, Detroit, MI 2005-2006
Intern
*Assisted in the preparation of the annual business plan and balance sheet repor
ting
*Was responsible for updating revenue and expense reports every month, checking
for accuracy and ensuring proper distribution to appropriate designees
*Participated in developing, checking, and assembling the monthly Management Com
mittee presentation and related reports
*Assisted with system maintenance, month/year-end processing, and research and a
nalysis
*Assisted with various accounting functions including: account reconciliation, a
ccounts receivable and payable processing, and inventory control
*Performed monthly updates of the chart of accounts
*Opened engagement codes, developed billing schedules, and issued invoices to cl
ients
Education
The University of Michigan - Dearborn
Bachelor of Business administration
Major: Financial Accounting and Reporting
Graduation Date: December 2006
Major GPA: 3.76
Overall GPA: 3.45
Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office "entire software package", Lotus Notes, Business
Objects, PeopleSoft, Quickbooks, Time Tax, AccuTax, Adobe Reader, and Internet R
esearch
Other
*Passed the CPA Exam
*Member of the University of Michigan Alumni Association
*Former member of Beta Alpha Psi
*Seeking to move to Northeast Ohio