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Gurleen Bhandal

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven accounting professional with extensive experience in financial management, reporting, and analysis. Proven track record of leading finance teams, implementing efficient systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Skilled in month-end closing processes, reconciliations, and ad hoc financial analysis. Strong communicator and team player, adept at collaborating across departments. Master of Science in Accountancy with a background in Administration and a commitment to community involvement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounting Manager

ESP Prep
Sacramento, CA
04.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw month-end reporting efforts and assisted accounting team in resolving discrepancies.
  • Contributed to successful financial and tax audits by keeping accounts clean, compliant, and ready for inspection.
  • Guided A/P and A/R functions, monitoring payments to vendors and supplier
  • Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
  • Evaluated and approved billing invoices and expense reports to monitor and ensure cash flow and cost containment.

Shop Finance Supervisor

TTX Company
Mira Loma, CA
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Led finance operations and personnel at Repair Shop Operations.
  • Supported in preparing financial plans and forecasts, analyzing cost drivers and variances.
  • Coordinated with Controller's department for ERP close processes and variance reporting.
    Conducted ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.
  • Assisted senior management with strategic planning initiatives related to long-term growth plans.

Senior Accountant

Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild, CA
04.2021 - 09.2022
  • Coordinated successful month-end closings with accurate and timely reviews and postings of journal entries and reconciliations in line with GAAP standards.
  • Reconciled and maintained balance sheet accounts, including maintaining and coordinating control sheet of balance sheet reconciliation progress and next steps.
  • Collaborated with Controller and external auditors to conduct year-end close process.
  • Maintained accounts by routinely entering new transactions, reconciling statements and resolving discrepancies.

Senior Accountant

Hub International Limited
Riverside, CA
07.2018 - 04.2021
  • Conducted month-end closing procedures and generated reports for Broker Management and G/L systems.
  • Prepared accurate and compliant balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Conducted data research and analysis as needed.
  • Assisted in audit sample collection.
  • Generated and distributed month-end and ad-hoc reports.
  • Prepared and approved journal entries in Brokerage Management and G/L systems.
  • Produced required schedules and analysis for monthly close, including balance sheet, P&L, and cash flow statements.
  • Performed general ledger analysis and monthly bank account reconciliations.

Internship

Payable Analyst
Hub International Limited, Riverside
03.2019 - 06.2019
  • Prepared journal entries related to accounts payable and receivable activities.
  • Monitored cash flow position on a daily basis and provided timely updates to management.
  • Performed month-end closing tasks such as reconciling subledger accounts.

Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist

Minka Group
Corona, CA
04.2016 - 07.2018
  • Generated customer statements, bills, and invoices.
  • Prepared daily sales reports.
  • Assisted Controller with special projects.
  • Managed statements for outstanding customers.
  • Reconciled accounts receivable to the general ledger

General Accountant

Blue Sky Transportation
Riverside, CA
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Verified documented and requested disbursements to facilitate payments.
  • Tracked employee payroll processes to verify timely reporting
  • Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.

Education

Master of Science - Accounting

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Administration - International Business Specialty in Finance -

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
06.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
06-2016

Skills

  • IFRS and GAAP requirements
  • Month-end reporting
  • Month-End Closing
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Inventory Management
  • Variance Analysis
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Profit and loss monitoring
  • Quickbooks
  • Payroll Administration
  • Year-End Closing
  • Statement Review
  • General Ledger Management
  • Payroll Management
  • Invoicing
  • AP/AR supervision
  • Problem Solving
  • Financial Reporting
  • Cost Accounting
  • Financial Management
  • Quickbooks

Certification

Accounting

Intuit QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor November 2021

Languages

Fluent in English and two Indian Languages (Punjabi and Hindi) also learning Spanish and Persian

Community Service

Sikh Temple, Riverside, CA, 2007, Present, Help prepare and organize for Sikh temple events, Create Microsoft Excel sheet, PowerPoint presentations, and assisted with technology

Timeline

Accounting Manager

ESP Prep
04.2023 - Current

Shop Finance Supervisor

TTX Company
10.2022 - 01.2023

Senior Accountant

Idyllwild Arts Academy
04.2021 - 09.2022

Internship

Payable Analyst
03.2019 - 06.2019

Senior Accountant

Hub International Limited
07.2018 - 04.2021

Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist

Minka Group
04.2016 - 07.2018

General Accountant

Blue Sky Transportation
01.2015 - 01.2018

Master of Science - Accounting

California State University, San Bernardino

Bachelor of Science - Administration - International Business Specialty in Finance -

California State University, San Bernardino

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

California State University, San Bernardino

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