Pranay Gupta
Edgewater,MD
Summary
Highly skilled and detail-oriented professional with comprehensive experience in accounting, payroll management, and contract administration. Adept at maintaining financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and optimizing operational efficiency. Proven ability to streamline processes, mitigate risks, and deliver exceptional results within deadline-driven environments. Strong analytical skills coupled with a meticulous approach to problem-solving. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, facilitating seamless collaboration across teams. Seeking to leverage expertise in a dynamic organization committed to excellence in financial management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Payroll Administrator, Contract Specialist
Crystal Enterprises, Inc.
Glenn Dale, MD
07.2022 - Current
- Established payroll processing software in adherence to company guidelines.
- Processed payroll information including salary, deductions, bonuses and vacation time for over 75 employees.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, leave balances and tax information.
- Verified employee hours worked against timesheets provided by supervisors.
- Assisted in preparing year-end W2s and other tax forms for distribution to employees.
- Reviewed wage garnishments and court orders to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Reviewed and evaluated government contracts to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and administrative policies.
- Developed acquisition strategies for complex procurements to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the contracting process.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all current and completed government contracts including modifications and amendments.
- Analyzed cost proposals from vendors to determine pricing trends, discrepancies, or other irregularities.
- Managed the preparation of Request for Equitable Adjustments (REA) in response to the federal government's annual increase in minimum wages through executive orders.
- Ensured accuracy of payroll information by verifying employee hours worked against timesheets submitted at the end of each pay period.
- Maintained up-to-date records of staff availability, absences, holidays, vacations.
- Responded promptly to all customer inquiries regarding availability or schedule changes.
- Analyzed and documented intercompany transactions to ensure compliance with corporate policy and accounting standards.
Cashier and Supervisor
Cafe Spice
Cockeysville, MD
07.2015 - Current
- Accurately handled over hundreds of payments in cash and credit cards payments
- Trained workers in every position, including food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles
- Provided assistance to customers by helping them find the right products, answering their questions about various items, and offering effective solutions
- Built and maintained strong customer relationships while delivering exceptional service to foster loyalty
- Ensured complete customer satisfaction through resolution of complaints
Accounting Associate
Emerald Financial Partners
Arnold, MD
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication between finance department activities and operations.
- Calculated and prepared checks for utilities, taxes and other payments.
- Verified documented and requested disbursements to facilitate payments.
- Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital and prepared balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
- Managed payment transactions for dock rental fees, fuel purchases.
- Managed relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Calculated management fees quarterly
- Managed daily operations for over ninety businesses, guaranteeing a positive balance across all bank accounts.
- Managed thorough record-keeping of accounts payable and receivables worth over $250,000 every two weeks.
- Managed daily check deposits through remote means and utilized safekey for online bank account access
Bookkeeper and Legal Assistant
Ledyard Law LLC
Baltimore, MD
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Executed proper accounting procedures and documentation for handling cash and deposits
- Utilized QuickBooks to input financial data and compile various reports
- Collaborated with CEO and Accountant to address discrepancies and develop solutions for financial reconciliation
- Efficiently handled project material coordination duties through file management, spreadsheet monitoring, and report updates
- Engaged in frequent correspondence with clients, insurance adjusters, physicians, and attorneys
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests
- Coordinated legal team's appointments, hearing schedules and depositions
- Created a wide array of legal documents, covering interrogatories, admissions requests, and examination materials
- Offered comprehensive support to clients in preparation for their appointments, including deposition assistance and guidance throughout testimonial proceedings.
- Maintained accurate client records and fostered strong customer relationships through the use of Clio Manage
Associate
Streamline Accounting
Cockeysville, MD
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed financial data entry and report generation for multiple clients through the use of QuickBooks.
- Maintained clients' trust by consistently abiding by current state and federal accounting procedures, thus avoiding any legal or compliance complications.
- Maintained meticulous attention to detail while calculating and verifying figures, calculations, and documents for state filing purposes.
- Managed bi-weekly payroll processing for a diverse range of clients with over a dozen salaried and hourly employees
- Prepared general ledger reconciliations such as banks, credit cards, deferred income, accrued expenses, and line of credit reconciliations for multiple clients
- Collaborated with Managers to compile payrolls, rent payments, and bonuses in order to prepare accurate PPP forgiveness reports
- Handled invoicing process from creation to monitoring
- Executed multiple functions within accounts receivable, encompassing cash receipt posting, maintenance of updated cash flow reports, and analysis of chargebacks and write-offs.
- Verified, classified and computed accounts payable data for accurate recording.
Vice President, Advanced Tax Preparer, Site Leader
UMBC VITA
Baltimore, MD
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided free tax services to eligible individuals and families
- Attained certification as a Tax Preparer by the IRS
- Accurately filed both Federal and State tax returns electronically with the help of Tax Slayer Pro
- Strategized future tax plans, reducing liabilities and maximizing deductions for clients
- Ensured accurate determination of clients' eligibility for tax credits, abatements, or deductions by diligently researching and overseeing the process
- Proactively led initiatives to recruit and retain members
- Successfully coordinated team interactions
- Managed public relations
- Secured Vice-President role for second term of tax preparations
Bookkeeper
Cellomics Technology
Halethorpe, MD
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Accurately recorded and processed transactions by verifying and allocating data from various sources into journals and computerized systems
- Maintained a thorough record of business expenditures in order to achieve financial goals.
- Timely completion was instrumental in resolving issues and strengthening vendor client relationships
- Maintained a high level of compliance with strict protocols for the disposal of Cell Cultures, Reagents, and hazardous products
- Maintained compliance with laboratory standards by collecting, labeling, and storing lab samples
- Verified specimen quality using centrifugation prior to logistics courier pickup
Education
Bachelor of Science - Financial Economics
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD2019
Skills
- Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Payroll Administration
- Contract Negotiation & Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budget Analysis & Forecasting
- Process Optimization
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Software Proficiency: QuickBooks, ADP, Microsoft Office Suite, Gusto, MOLO, Property Matrix, Jobber
Certification
- Advanced Tax Preparer Certification with Partnership with IRS.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Kannada
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Limited
Timeline
Accounting Associate
Emerald Financial Partners
03.2023 - 07.2023
Payroll Administrator, Contract Specialist
Crystal Enterprises, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Associate
Streamline Accounting
09.2019 - 08.2021
Bookkeeper and Legal Assistant
Ledyard Law LLC
09.2018 - 02.2022
Vice President, Advanced Tax Preparer, Site Leader
UMBC VITA
01.2018 - 05.2019
Bookkeeper
Cellomics Technology
02.2017 - 07.2018
Cashier and Supervisor
Cafe Spice
07.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Financial Economics
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
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