Riddhi Mehta
Richmond,TX
Summary
Cost-focused, data-driven accounting professional with 6+ years of experience supporting cost tracking, budget monitoring, variance analysis, and financial reporting in program-focused, regulatory environments. Experienced in forecasting, management reporting, compliance support, and PMO-style coordination, with a strong record of improving reporting accuracy and supporting stakeholder decision-making.
Motivated to continuously learn and grow while contributing immediately through strong cost controls, analytical, and reporting skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Auditor
K2 Project Management Solutions (Client:Horne LLC)
Bay Saint Louis, MS
06.2022 - 03.2025
- Analyzed financial documentation submitted by subrecipients to validate eligibility for FEMA-declared disaster recovery funding totaling over $50 million.
- Performed detailed cost reviews on $1M–$10M individual project claims to ensure compliance with federal and state funding requirements.
- Identified cost discrepancies, risks, and documentation gaps; communicated findings to applicants and senior management.
- Supported audit reporting and maintained organized, audit-ready records.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams in a deadline-driven, regulated environment.
Staff Accountant
Nitu Group
Sugar Land, TX
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed cost tracking, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes.
- Prepared monthly financial reports, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
- Supported budgeting and forecasting activities for management decision-making.
- Maintained accurate financial records, and supported internal controls.
- Assisted leadership with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.
- Handled bi-weekly payroll processing for 500+ employees with precision.
- Directed maintenance of employee records covering new hires, terminations, salary changes, and tax paperwork.
- Generated quarterly reports for government entities including 941s, W-2s, 1099s.
Accounting Assistant
Rock Bottom Wholesale
St.Louis, MO
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Verified daily sales transactions and maintained cost and revenue records for a wholesale operation generating $25 million to $30 million in annual revenue.
- Performed bank reconciliations and supported month-end close activities across multiple operating accounts.
- Assisted with inventory tracking and cost verification for high-volume SKUs, ensuring accurate COGS reporting.
- Prepared internal sales, margin, and revenue reports to support management review.
Internal Auditor/Cost Accountant
Savana Ceramics
Baroda, Gujarat
01.2009 - 08.2009
- Supported cost accounting activities for a manufacturing operation with $15M–$25M in annual production value.
- Performed internal audit reviews of inventory, purchasing, and sales transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls.
- Verified physical inventory and validated purchase and sales entries in QuickBooks for over $3 million in raw materials and finished goods inventory.
- Assisted in computing raw material, process, and product costs across multiple production lines, improving unit cost accuracy and cost transparency.
- Reviewed standard vs. Actual costs, identified cost variances, and supported corrective actions with operations and finance teams.
- Prepared internal cost, margin, and audit reports used for pricing, profitability, and management review.
- Partnered with senior accountants to validate costs, reconcile variances, and support month-end cost close, audit documentation, and reporting.
Education
Associate of Science - Bookkeeping
Tri County Tech
Bartlesville, OK05-2017
Post-Degree Certificate - Cost & Management Accounting
ICMAI
India08-2008
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
M.S.University of India
India06-2007
CPA - Public Accounting
AICPA
Durham, NCSkills
- Financial data analysis
- Audit and compliance support
- Cost tracking and budget monitoring
- Variance analysis and financial reporting
- Documentation management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Gujarati
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Auditor
K2 Project Management Solutions (Client:Horne LLC)
06.2022 - 03.2025
Staff Accountant
Nitu Group
08.2021 - 05.2022
Accounting Assistant
Rock Bottom Wholesale
01.2012 - 06.2014
Internal Auditor/Cost Accountant
Savana Ceramics
01.2009 - 08.2009
Associate of Science - Bookkeeping
Tri County Tech
Post-Degree Certificate - Cost & Management Accounting
ICMAI
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
M.S.University of India
CPA - Public Accounting
AICPA