Meenakshi Shanmuga Sundaram
Plano,United States
Summary
Detail-driven accounting professional experienced in examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to assess accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Proven to analyze accounting processes, identify deficiencies and formulate and implement corrective action plans to achieve compliance and mitigate risk.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Accountant
TKI Dallas
02.2024 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions including processing invoices, payments and collections
- Reconciled financial statements and ledgers to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments
- Prepared monthly financial statements and variance analysis for management review
- Conducted regular reconciliation of AR & AP accounts to maintain accurate financial records.
Accountant (Remote)
Area Financial Service
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Reconciled bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Analyzed employee expenditures and generated financial reports based on income and expenditure data
- Monitored company's financial status and ensured compliance with tax obligations
- Managed financial and accounting software used by the company
- Assisted in budgeting and forecasting processes
- Improved data accuracy by diligently entering account information and verifying input
- Reduced errors in data entry tasks, resulting in more accurate financial reports for management
- Assisted with month-end closing procedures, ensuring all account information was accurately recorded
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents
- Created and maintained data entry logs to track data entry activities.
Insurance Accountant
MVT Insurance
Santa Clara, CA
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Streamlined accounting processes for increased accuracy in financial reporting and premium calculations
- Coordinated with the claims department to ensure timely processing of claims, resulting in improved client satisfaction levels
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy
- Collaborated with underwriters to ensure accurate risk assessment and appropriate coverage recommendations for clients
- Conducted thorough account audits, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to maintain financial integrity
- Optimized financial tracking systems to improve efficiency in premium collections and disbursements
- Assisted clients in understanding complex insurance terms, leading to more informed decision-making regarding policy options.
Staff Accountant
Area Financial Service
Milpitas, CA
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Prepared accounting entries and maintained detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
- Supported accounts payable activities and performed monthly bank settlements
- Assisted in the development and review of annual budgets and performance projections
- Ensured compliance with GAAP and conducted internal audits
- Prepared and filed sales tax returns accurately and on time
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workload distribution and meet tight deadlines
- Increased accuracy of financial statements through diligent attention to detail and thorough review processes
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving communication among team members
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews
- Reduced discrepancies in account balances by thoroughly reviewing and reconciling general ledger accounts on a monthly basis
- Simplified tax filing processes by maintaining organized financial records and collaborating effectively with external auditors during year-end reviews
- Streamlined payroll processing through implementation of an automated timekeeping system that reduced errors in employee hours calculations.
Research Associate/Lecturer
PES University
India
09.2009 - 02.2011
- Oversaw the advancement of research projects and facilitated seamless information exchange among various departmental units
- Conducted analysis, compiled and dissected intricate datasets, completed protocols and studies, and authored articles and manuscripts for both publication and presentation
- Organized an International Conference for researchers and provided guidance to junior research associates, graduate students, and student workers within the college
- Instructed Business Communication and Accountancy to Business Management students
- Acted as the Assistant Editor for the University's Business Journal, contributing to its editorial endeavors.
Customer Accounting Manager
ICICI Bank Ltd
India
11.2007 - 08.2008
- Collected and analyzed financial consumer behavior data to identify trends
- Resolved complaints and improved processes to enhance the buyer experience
- Coordinated with branches to resolve customer issues
- Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
Accounts payable executive
Ford Business Service Centre
India
08.2005 - 09.2007
- Managed the processing of invoices originating from various countries
- Conducted a detailed examination of different elements on the invoices, including vendor codes, dates, supplier names, and amounts, to ascertain the authenticity of each invoice
- Assumed responsibility for reviewing invoices to ensure accuracy and proper approvals
- Matched invoices with corresponding purchase orders and took measures to guarantee that invoices were either paid on time or subjected to negotiations before their due dates
- Regularly generated monthly, quarterly, or annual financial statements
- Additionally, provided valuable support to the accounting team by assisting with various other duties as required.
Education
MBA - Finance
Anna University
IndiaBachelors - Commerce
Periyar University
IndiaSkills
- Analytical and Problem solving skill
- GAAP rules and regulation
- General Ledger Accounting
- Attention to Details
- Good Organization Skill
- Entry recording
- Process Improvement
Timeline
Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Accountant
TKI Dallas
02.2024 - Current
Accountant (Remote)
Area Financial Service
03.2021 - 10.2023
Insurance Accountant
MVT Insurance
05.2018 - 04.2020
Staff Accountant
Area Financial Service
02.2016 - 04.2018
Research Associate/Lecturer
PES University
09.2009 - 02.2011
Customer Accounting Manager
ICICI Bank Ltd
11.2007 - 08.2008
Accounts payable executive
Ford Business Service Centre
08.2005 - 09.2007
MBA - Finance
Anna University
Bachelors - Commerce
Periyar University
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