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CHATHURIKA ALAWATTA

STATEN ISLAND,NY

Summary

Finance professional with strong background in accounting and financial management. Known for accuracy in financial reporting and ability to streamline accounting processes. Collaborative team player focused on delivering results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and budget management.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation
Staten Island, NY
06.2023 - Current
  • Manage donations totaling $10M monthly, ensuring accurate revenue recognition from contributions, pledges, and in-kind donations; maintained compliance with GAAP standards and nonprofit regulatory requirements
  • Oversee accounts payable processes, including monitoring aging schedules, analyzing quarterly trends, and entering vendor invoices exceeding $10K weekly to ensure timely and accurate disbursements
  • Perform credit card reconciliations and collect supporting documentation from program staff, making adjustments and accruals to enhance financial accuracy and support strategic decision-making by the board
  • Designed and implemented internal controls to safeguard assets, improve operational efficiency, and enhance compliance, resulting in a 15% reduction in errors and streamlined quarterly and annual closing processes

Staff Accountant

Integration Charter Schools
Staten Island, NY
03.2018 - 06.2023
  • Assisted in preparing comprehensive monthly financial reports, including the Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Activities, Statement of Functional Expenses, Budget-to-Actual Analyses, and Cash Flow Statements; developed data visualization dashboards for board meetings
  • Coordinated grant administration, ensuring compliance with requirements and tracking $5M+ in monthly donations; prepared and submitted FS-10 reports to meet state compliance standards
  • Reviewed monthly general ledger transactions to ensure proper alignment with grant funding sources, departmental budgets, and program expenditures
  • Supervised a team of two accounts payable assistants, managed accounts receivable, entered monthly payroll, and supported general ledger operations, maintaining strict adherence to GAAP standards
  • Coordinated annual audits and reviewed 990 filings, consistently achieving accurate and timely submissions

Junior Accountant

Ceylon Cold Stores PLC
Colombo
02.2012 - 06.2017
  • Reduced aging accounts by 30% by proactively monitoring payment activity and addressing overdue balances with clients
  • Enhanced efficiency by 10% by implementing a digital filing system for vendor documents, streamlining accounting operations
  • Supported month-end closings, annual audits, and financial operations in collaboration with senior accounting staff, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
  • Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
  • Prepared journal entries and entered into system using SAP.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Empire State University
New York
05.2023

BBA - Finance

University of Colombo
Sri Lanka
02.2013

Skills

  • General ledger accounting
  • Financial reporting
  • Audit support
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Generally accepted accounting principles
  • Audit preparation
  • Variance analysis
  • Fixed asset accounting
  • Internal controls
  • Cash flow management
  • Recordkeeping
  • Expense tracking
  • Fund tracking/Grant Administration

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation
06.2023 - Current

Staff Accountant

Integration Charter Schools
03.2018 - 06.2023

Junior Accountant

Ceylon Cold Stores PLC
02.2012 - 06.2017

MBA - Business Administration

Empire State University

BBA - Finance

University of Colombo

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