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Baljit Dhesi

Baljit Dhesi

Piscataway,NJ

Summary

Accounting and Finance with twenty plus years of experience in account reconciliations, streamlining accounts, and financial planning. Highly motivated professional with a proven track record of delivering accurate reports and high quality service. Possess a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of accounting and financial planning. A dedicated leader with the ability to lead effective teams in attaining profit improvement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Finance professional with comprehensive background in accounting, ready to contribute to financial management and reporting. Known for accuracy in financial record-keeping and proficiency in auditing and tax preparation. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving financial accuracy and supporting dynamic business needs through analytical problem-solving and effective communication.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Law Office of Thomas V Allen
05.2019 - Current
  • Manage day to day financial operations
  • Generally, oversee all financial reporting, billing and accounting functions
  • Preparation of financial reports to summarize Firm’s current financial position: income statements, balance sheets
  • Formulate budgets and financial forecasts
  • Evaluate current accounting practices/software processes and offer recommendations for improvement
  • Manage accounting group which includes A/P, A/R, and employee/partner reimbursements
  • Extensive interaction with partners regarding collection process
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
  • Conducted audits of financial records to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions promptly.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Created and introduced updated processes for accounts receivable sub-ledger and customer attribute reporting.
  • Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.

Billing Manager

AQ Imaging LLC
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Training and educating new and existing employees on billing procedures and systems
  • Performed testing for billing modules, enhancing new functionality and process improvements.
  • Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
  • Communicates coaching needs for staff who failed to perform and deliver prescribed and committed level of performance output and standards to Billing Manager.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties
  • Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files
  • Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies
  • Analyzed billing data to identify trends, enhancing revenue forecasting models.
  • Implemented automated billing systems, improving efficiency and reducing manual errors.

Billing Manager

Mobility Clinic Prosthetics & Orthotics & Ideal Healthcare
04.2016 - 07.2018
  • Obtaining referrals and pre-authorizations as required for procedures
  • Checking eligibility and benefits verification for treatments, hospitalizations, and procedures
  • Reviewing patient bills for accuracy and completeness, and obtaining any missing information
  • Preparing, reviewing, and transmitting claims using billing software, including electronic and paper claim processing
  • Following up on unpaid claims within standard billing cycle time frame
  • Checking each insurance payment for accuracy and compliance with contract discount
  • Calling insurance companies regarding any discrepancy in payments if necessary
  • Identifying and billing secondary or tertiary insurances
  • Reviewing accounts for insurance of patient follow-up
  • Researching and appealing denied claims
  • Updating billing software with rate changes
  • Updating cash spreadsheets, and running collection reports.
  • Conducted performance reviews and implemented improvement plans.
  • Reviewed billing problems, researched issues, and resolved concerns.

Office Administrator of Accounts

Center For Advanced Pain Management
10.2014 - 04.2016
  • Interacting with Insurance companies, Filing and Interacting with hospitals and Nursing homes.
  • Assisted in preparation and processing of payroll to facilitate prompt staff payments.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Organized, facilitated and participated in community service efforts.
  • Oversaw maintenance of office facilities and equipment by collaborating with and inspecting work of repair contractors.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Facilitated office productivity, coordinating personnel schedules, quality assurance and procedural improvements.
  • Optimized workflow processes to increase overall department productivity, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions.
  • Managed correspondence efficiently both internally and externally through email routing, telephone communication, mail distribution ensuring prompt responses where appropriate.

Accountant

G M Enterprises
07.2005 - 06.2014
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
  • Itemized taxpayer expenses to identify maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
  • Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Reviewed legal documents to verify financial implications, ensuring alignment with client interests and compliance standards.
  • Coordinated with external auditors during annual reviews, facilitating transparent communication and collaboration throughout the process.

Education

Medical Billing and Coding - Medical Insurance Billing

Middlesex County College, Edison, NJ, US, Edison, NJ

Accounting - Accounting And Finance

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ

Skills

  • Account reconciliation
  • Accounts payable
  • Financial statements
  • Data analysis
  • Financial reporting
  • Payroll processing
  • General ledger entries
  • Payroll administration
  • General ledger accounting
  • Tax return filing
  • MS office suite
  • Finance
  • Financial auditing
  • Quickbooks
  • Linux
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Spreadsheet proficiency
  • GAAP
  • SAP expertise
  • Analytical research

Timeline

Accountant - Law Office of Thomas V Allen
05.2019 - Current
Billing Manager - AQ Imaging LLC
10.2018 - 04.2019
Billing Manager - Mobility Clinic Prosthetics & Orthotics & Ideal Healthcare
04.2016 - 07.2018
Office Administrator of Accounts - Center For Advanced Pain Management
10.2014 - 04.2016
Accountant - G M Enterprises
07.2005 - 06.2014
Middlesex County College, Edison, NJ, US - Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Insurance Billing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Accounting, Accounting And Finance
Baljit Dhesi