LAKPA SHERPA
Carlstadt,NJ
Summary
Experienced professional with several years of experience providing administrative, clerical and project support to accounting departments. Enterprising, cost-driven and well-organized with good project management skills. Sophisticated understanding of accounting systems and procedures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiscal Officer – Grants and Contracts
Goodwill Industries of Greater NY & Northern NEW JERSEY INC
Brooklyn, NY
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted with preparation and management of pre-award and post-award budgets for City and State-funded grants.
- Supported budget modifications and data entry in funder portals, including Passport and SAGE.
- Prepared Monthly Financial Reports and Expenditure Reports for compliance with cost reimbursement requirements.
- Compiled supporting documentation according to grant contract guidelines for funder submission.
- Reviewed expenditures to ensure adherence to allowable cost provisions outlined in grant agreements.
- Coordinated with internal departments to facilitate timely submission of invoices to funders.
Senior Accountant
Hazeltree Fund Services, Inc.
Manhattan, NY
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Executed client billing via SaaSOptics, ensuring compliance with contract terms and amendments.
- Imported hours from time tracker, secured approvals from PMs, and issued client invoices.
- Maintained daily entry of bank receipts and prepared weekly AR aging reports.
- Tracked overdue balances, generating reports to support invoices for PMs and Client Support Managers.
- Conducted weekly follow-ups with Client Support Managers to facilitate payment collections.
- Processed monthly credit card receipts and obtained necessary approvals for timely payments.
- Managed accounts across US, UK, and HK, including intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
- Reconciled bank, vendor, and client accounts while assisting in monthly closing processes.
Staff Accountant
Goodwill Industries of Greater NY & Northern NEW JERSEY INC
Brooklyn, NY
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Conducted daily reconciliation of retail store sales for precise financial reporting.
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations for main operating account to ensure accuracy.
- Reconciled donation receipts with Raiser’s Edge reports to maintain integrity.
- Entered bank receipts from posting logs to keep financial records current.
- Managed line of credit advances and payments, ensuring accurate reconciliation.
- Confirmed and posted salvage sales receipts for correct accounting treatment.
- Tracked cash flow through weekly store cash receipts reconciliations.
- Entered monthly Shopify and E-commerce receipts, conducting salvage reconciliations.
Accounts Receivable
Riverside Park Conservancy
Manhattan, NY
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Entered financial data for donations from multiple donors into Exceed Database.
- Verified receipts to ensure accurate program allocation alignment.
Lead Accountant
Kaitu Expedition Pvt. Ltd.
Kathmandu, Nepal
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Prepared charts of accounts, general ledger, and journal entries for firm operations.
- Compiled periodic reports including financial statements and projections to assess performance.
- Developed cost sheets and budgets for diverse tour packages to enhance profitability.
- Liaised with governmental organizations for mountain climbing and filming permits in various locations.
- Created efficient itineraries for tour packages to optimize travel and logistics.
Lead Accountant
Le Sherpa Restaurant / The Old House Pvt. Ltd.
Kathmandu, Nepal
07.2015 - 05.2018
- Monitored daily financial operations, including payroll, invoicing, and bookkeeping activities.
- Prepared and delivered monthly and annual financial reports to management during meetings.
- Liaised with auditors, tax departments, banks, and company registrars for compliance.
- Developed financial projections and established targets for timely achievement.
- Created annual budgets while ensuring effective allocation and utilization of resources.
- Managed and trained accounting staff and storekeepers to enhance team performance.
- Provided strategic insights to senior executives for informed decision-making.
- Coordinated communication between internal departments and external vendors for operational efficiency.
Audit Senior
PRM Associates
Kathmandu, Nepal
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Conducted due diligence, audits, and business valuation reporting in hospitality and manufacturing sectors.
- Drafted and implemented internal control system policies to enhance compliance.
- Finalized audit reports for diverse clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.
- Filed sales tax and income tax returns for clients to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Executed routine accounting functions, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, and adjusting entries.
Audit Associate
MJ & Associates and S. Sannigrahi & Co.
New Delhi, India
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Conducted walkthroughs and finalized audit reports for clients in engineering, NGO, and logistics sectors.
- Executed vouching and verification processes for invoices and bills.
- Filed sales tax and income tax returns for various clients.
- Performed routine accounting functions including bookkeeping, reconciliations, and adjusting entries.
Education
MBA - Accounting
William Paterson University
NJ01.2025
Chartered Accountancy - Chartered Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi, India01-2019
BBA - Accounting & Finance
Tribhuvan University
Kathmandu, Nepal01.2018
Skills
- Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge
- Tally
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Microsoft Power BI
- E-commerce solutions
- NCR Counterpoint
- Shopify
- QuickBooks
- Billcom
- SaaSOptics
- Time tracking software
- SAP Concur
Areas of Practice
Financial Statements
- Balance Sheet Analysis
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Projections
- Accounting Controls
- External Audit
- Budget & Forecasting
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Taxation (Income & Sales)
- Journal Entries
- General Ledger
- Account Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Account Receivable
- Month End Close
Languages
- Hindi
- Nepali
- Sherpa
Timeline
Fiscal Officer – Grants and Contracts
Goodwill Industries of Greater NY & Northern NEW JERSEY INC
08.2024 - 06.2025
Senior Accountant
Hazeltree Fund Services, Inc.
04.2024 - 08.2024
Staff Accountant
Goodwill Industries of Greater NY & Northern NEW JERSEY INC
08.2022 - 04.2024
Accounts Receivable
Riverside Park Conservancy
05.2022 - 08.2022
Lead Accountant
Kaitu Expedition Pvt. Ltd.
07.2018 - 06.2021
Lead Accountant
Le Sherpa Restaurant / The Old House Pvt. Ltd.
07.2015 - 05.2018
Audit Senior
PRM Associates
01.2014 - 03.2015
Audit Associate
MJ & Associates and S. Sannigrahi & Co.
08.2012 - 11.2013
MBA - Accounting
William Paterson University
Chartered Accountancy - Chartered Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
BBA - Accounting & Finance
Tribhuvan University
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