Zarina Smetankina

Zarina Smetankina is a seasoned finance and accounting professional with extensive experience in diverse roles within the industry. Currently serving as the Specialty Practice Team Leader at Risk Strategies Company since January 2016, Zarina is responsible for reconciling bank accounts, monitoring prepaid month-end journal entries, and approving vendor invoices and expense reports. Prior to this role, Zarina held positions as a Staff Accountant and Jr. Staff Accountant, where responsibilities included daily deposit reconciliation, monthly account reconciliations, and maintaining vendor relationships. Zarina's foundational experience includes a role as a Personal Banker at Citizens Bank and as a Senior Teller at Eastern Bank, where supervisory and customer service skills were honed. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations/Image Management from Suffolk University.