Kirti Batavia
Livermore,CA
Summary
- Obtain a fulltime Senior Accountant position in a firm that will utilize my Auditing, Accounting skills and Tax knowledge, towards achieving their goals in maximizing profitability and long-term growth.
- Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, A/P, A/R general ledger postings, invoicing, taxation issues and regulatory compliance guidelines. Backed by proficiencies in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and solid field experience.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze cost control, identify and implement streamlined processes to increase productivity and support corporate goals and objectives.
- Able to successfully build strong working relationships with internal, external business partners and clients.
- Versed in multiple ERP, EDI & Financial Data System technologies commonly used in the Accounting and Financial Industry.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeping Associate
Associated Building Contractors
12.2024 - Current
- Reconcile customer accounts
- Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Cash Flows and General Ledger.
Book Keeper
Ezell’s Telephone Company; EZ Tel Inc.
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Preparing deposits, posting payments to credit accounts, follow up on outstanding receivables and all that pertains to accounts receivables. Accounts Payable, reconciling Bank Accounts, General Ledger Accounts, and Journal Entries.
- Preparing Financial Statements.
- Liaise with the Auditors and getting the financials audited.
- Cash Flows
- Managing biweekly payroll, etc.
- Reconcile Bank Accounts, General Ledger, and Accounts Payable.
- Reconciled Credit Cards and input expenditures in Quick Books
- Researched and collected old receivables.
- Developed a tight control on expenditures.
- Any head hoc work that I can pick up to help the management improve their finances.
- Give full support to the management in running the business.
- Part Time
Senior Commercial Mortgage Servicing Specialist
Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Servicing
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Attend to customers for wire verification
- Upload customer’s Pay off request, to get mortgage payoffs Action Forms prepared, approved, and posted to respective accounts
- Reconcile mortgage accounts and miscellaneous charges (Late Fees, deferred interest, lockbox fees etc.) waived if necessary
- Upload waiver documents into the system
- Reconcile escrows and get them refunded after payoffs
- Daily reporting on suspense accounts and resolving issues to account for the
- Vacation February 2021- December 2021
Accountant
Systat Software Inc.
06.2015 - 01.2021
- Daily billing, running customer credit cards, posting payments to credit accounts, follow up on outstanding receivables and all that pertains to accounts receivables.
- Process accounts payable
- Prepared Financial Statements
- Liaise with the Auditors and get the financials audited
- Daily Cash Flows
- Prepared bi-weekly payroll, updated staff files, monitored staff benefits in ADP Workforce now.
- Filed statutory taxes and working on various staff matters.
- Reconcile Bank Accounts, General Ledger, and Accounts Payable.
- Researched and collected old receivables.
- Developed a tight control on expenditures.
- Negotiated prices with vendors.
Senior Bookkeeper
Quince and Cotogna Restaurants
05.2014 - 06.2014
- Vendor Invoices input into QuickBooks
- Audit Daily Time Sheets.
- Bank reconciliations and daily Sales Reconciliations.
- Responsible for all AP and AR
- Contract
Tax Preparer
Michael J Amaral CPA
02.2014 - 03.2014
- Prepared Tax returns for individuals, companies, and partnerships.
- Contract
Staff Accountant
Arthur J. Gallagher & Company
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Reconciled insurance premium reports from the carrier against commissions received
- Fulfilled other operational and accounting support functions for the State Fund First team as requested
- Contract
Staff Accountant
Christian Church Homes of Northern California
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Reviewed and verified accounting data entered in the financial systems
- Completed bank reconciliations of various housing communities, posted necessary journal entries and reconciled general ledger accounts of various properties.
- Contract
Staff Accountant
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Process real estate billing, group ticket sales, vendor ticket sales, telecommunications, and travel vouchers.
- Contract
Senior Staff Accountant
Silver Shield Security
03.2011 - 10.2011
- Daily billing, posting payments to credit accounts, follow up on outstanding receivables and all that pertains to accounts receivables.
- Accounts Payable, reconciling Bank Accounts, General Ledger Accounts, and Journal Entries.
- Daily Cash Flows
- Preparing weekly payroll, updating staff files, monitoring staff benefits etc.
- Filing statutory taxes and working on various staff matters.
- Reconcile Bank Accounts, General Ledger, and Accounts Payable.
- Developed a tight control on expenditures.
- Negotiated prices with vendors.
Senior Accounts Clerk
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
11.2010 - 02.2011
- Responsible for daily new vendor setup in GEAC and PeopleSoft
- Performed accounts payable tasks, billing, and cash posting to cash posting
- Assisted in streaming lining accounting processes.
- Contract
Accounts Payable Specialist
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
07.2009 - 02.2010
- Assumed responsibility for the full cycle accounts payable process in temporary contract positions filling for absent, vacationing or unfilled A/P roles.
- Preparation of accounts payable re-classifications for credit card purchases, managed vendor/supplier relations and resolved payment disputes.
- Handled daily A/P process including analysis of accounting reports to validate authorized spending.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
08.2008 - 03.2009
- Assumed responsibility for the full cycle accounts payable process in temporary contract positions filling for absent, vacationing or unfilled A/P roles.
- Preparation of accounts payable re-classifications for credit card purchases, managed vendor/supplier relations and resolved payment disputes.
- Contract
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Purfresh Inc.
04.2008 - 05.2008
- Updated accounts payable and receivables.
- Contract
Office Manager
H&R Block Inc.
10.2007 - 04.2008
- Relocated and promoted to oversee daily operations for the Pleasanton Office, CA store as a result to highly rated performance in assisting the store manager in the west side district store in Indianapolis, IN.
- Responsible for coordinating all office functions and supervising a team of sixteen professionals providing strategic, operational and seasonal leadership.
- Managed and executed corporate programs, promotions and policies to drive optimal customer satisfaction, associate productivity and regulatory agency compliance.
- Developed efficiency-enhancing workflow/process improvements that made it possible to accommodate more clients and increased tax preparation volume.
- Attained 100% of the return target and beat goal for the season which was 2% higher than aimed and 4.9% ahead of the previous year.
- Recognized for contributing as a key role in elevating the Pleasanton CA store to achieve #3 sales ranking out of 16 locations in the East Bay district for the 2008 tax season.
Accounting Coordinator
Steak N Shake Inc.
06.2000 - 09.2007
- Brought in as a restaurant accounting clerk contractor to assist with daily accounts payable and receivable functions leading to permanent accounting coordinator position involving cash management. Handled the processing, distribution, accuracy verification and maintenance of invoices, interfacing extensively with state wide network of vendors and suppliers. Performed general ledger coding and posting via AS400 in addition to validating and requesting W-9 information from vendors. Facilitated all invoice and utility payments, analyzed expense trends, accrual levels and completed vendor account and bank statement reconciliations. Audited 100+ stores, reviewing weekly sales to ensure accuracy of daily net sales and deposits. Recovered up to 50K of deposits from misappropriation thru audits and further internal enquiry. Renegotiated payment terms with dozens of vendors from Net 10 to Net 30 days to improve cash flow. Prepared journal entries and set up new vendors in People Soft.
- Permanent
Staff Accountant
Account Temps
05.2000 - 06.2000
- Reviewed and verified accounting data entered in the financial systems
- Completed bank reconciliations of various housing communities, posted necessary journal entries and reconciled general ledger accounts of various properties.
- Contract
Education
Certified Tax Preparer - Preparing Client Taxes
California Tax Education Council (CTEC)
01.2020
Associate of Science - Taxes & Customer Services.
H & R Block Tax School
IN & Dublin, CA01-1999
Associate Degree - Accounting
Duke of Gloucester Kay’s College
Kenya01.1970
Associate of Science - Accounting
Kay's College
Nairobi, KenyaSkills
- Attachmate Mainframe Applications including AS400, Expandable ERP software, PeopleSoft A/P vendor setup and G/L Module and accounts Receivable/Billing, Quick Books, Peachtree Complete accounting, Pro Series Tax Module, Lotus Notes, and Microsoft Office suite, Great Plains, Lacerte Tax Module
- Client support
- Efficient time management
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient in computer applications
- Effective leadership skills
- Client engagement
- Cash management
- Leadership qualities
- Customer interaction
Languages
Hindi
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Professional Working
Swahili
Professional Working
Timeline
Bookkeeping Associate
Associated Building Contractors
12.2024 - Current
Book Keeper
Ezell’s Telephone Company; EZ Tel Inc.
11.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Commercial Mortgage Servicing Specialist
Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Servicing
01.2022 - 09.2022
Accountant
Systat Software Inc.
06.2015 - 01.2021
Senior Bookkeeper
Quince and Cotogna Restaurants
05.2014 - 06.2014
Tax Preparer
Michael J Amaral CPA
02.2014 - 03.2014
Staff Accountant
Arthur J. Gallagher & Company
09.2013 - 12.2013
Staff Accountant
Christian Church Homes of Northern California
03.2013 - 08.2013
Staff Accountant
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
04.2012 - 01.2013
Senior Staff Accountant
Silver Shield Security
03.2011 - 10.2011
Senior Accounts Clerk
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
11.2010 - 02.2011
Accounts Payable Specialist
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
07.2009 - 02.2010
Accounts Payable Specialist
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
08.2008 - 03.2009
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Purfresh Inc.
04.2008 - 05.2008
Office Manager
H&R Block Inc.
10.2007 - 04.2008
Accounting Coordinator
Steak N Shake Inc.
06.2000 - 09.2007
Staff Accountant
Account Temps
05.2000 - 06.2000
Associate Degree - Accounting
Duke of Gloucester Kay’s College
Certified Tax Preparer - Preparing Client Taxes
California Tax Education Council (CTEC)
Associate of Science - Taxes & Customer Services.
H & R Block Tax School
Associate of Science - Accounting
Kay's College