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RIDDHI SHAH

RIDDHI SHAH

Quincy,CA

Summary

Highly resourceful and ambitious finance professional with expertise in billing, financial reporting, communication, and office procedures. A quick learner experienced in coordinating and organizing various accounting activities with accuracy, meeting strict deadlines, and prioritizing urgent needs for departmental success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Finance Assistant

Harvard University
03.2023 - Current
  • Oversees invoicing and payment processes, including customer invoicing, communication, deposit handling, account transfers, and account reconciliation after each program
  • Facilitates and accurately documents tuition payments, payment adjustments, and other financial transactions in accordance with prescribed methods
  • Engages in frequent phone and email communication to address inquiries and resolve outstanding account balances
  • Performs monthly accounting close tasks including journal preparation and account reconciliations
  • Updates and manages program budget file with actual data, while proactively identifying and addressing any missing items
  • Ensures compliance with the university's retention policy by maintaining accurate records and appropriate documentation within the internal database.

Accounting Administrative Assistant

Turk & Milone LLP
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Maintaining accurate financial records for the organization, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash-flows, and general ledger
  • Processing payments, invoices, income, and receipts and entering data into software’s like Quick-books and
  • My-case
  • Generating and verifying accuracy of invoices before sending out payment every month and keep track of their outstanding on timely basis
  • Supporting Operations by communicating with property managers and tenants for the payment charges and the status of the case
  • Tracked expenses and income for business while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts
  • Managing staff expense and reimbursement tracker.

International Student Advisor

The Chopras
02.2016 - 10.2016
  • Advised students on University/College selection, course selection, pathways, and career options
  • Monitor outstanding accounts receivable balances and follow up with students on overdue payments.
  • Assisting students in preparing documentation, submitting applications, getting i-20/offer letters, and opening bank accounts/funds transfer
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances between students and internal accounting records.
  • Record customer payments in the ERP system by processing cash, check, wire, and credit card transactions.
  • Manage follow-up phone calls and emails to update accounts receivables with payment status

International Student Advisor

Winny Immigration & Education Services Pvt Ltd
06.2014 - 02.2015
  • Handle Mumbai Branch targets and lead a team for smooth branch operations
  • Accurately record customer payments into the system and provide updates to the central accounting team, while reconciling customer accounts to ensure accurate and up-to-date balances.
  • Communicate with customers via phone, email, or mail to request payment and resolve outstanding issues
  • Monitor outstanding accounts receivable balances and follow up with customers on overdue payments
  • Provide career guidance to students for university/college selection, documentation, and WES Assessment applications
  • Report to Top Management by upholding Accounts Receivable Reports and administering monthly collection
  • Maintain and provide valuable analysis and suggestions to the head office on cash flows, aging invoices, and branch expenses
  • Keep vendor records updated with contact information and payment terms, and perform monthly reconciliations of vendor statements
  • Manage working capital for Mumbai Branch

Student Faculty/ Administrative Coordinator

Success Overseas Education Consultant
01.2011 - 06.2014

Enroll students for International Exams

  • Work on accounts receivables for different batches
  • Apply and process students' payments (cash, checks, wires, credit card) into the System
  • Manage Accounts Receivable billing and provide analysis and insights to management on cash flow, collection trends, and potential risks
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with students
  • Address students' concerns and inquiries for courses and funds promptly and professionally
  • Handle release requests and follow-up through phone calls and email
  • Book test dates for International Exams
  • Conduct FLT's (Foreign Language Tests)

Education

MASTER’S - Finance

GUJARAT UNIVERSITY
08.2008 - 06.2010

BBA - Accounting

DHARAMSIGH DESAI UNIVERSITY
07.2005 - 05.2008

Skills

  • MS Office Suite
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Monitoring & tracking collection
  • Accurate Recordkeeping & Administrative Support
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
  • Multitasking and Time Management
  • Excellent Communication & organizational
  • Skills
  • Reconciling Accounts
  • Financial Recordkeeping

Timeline

Finance Assistant

Harvard University
03.2023 - Current

Accounting Administrative Assistant

Turk & Milone LLP
10.2022 - 03.2023

International Student Advisor

The Chopras
02.2016 - 10.2016

International Student Advisor

Winny Immigration & Education Services Pvt Ltd
06.2014 - 02.2015

Student Faculty/ Administrative Coordinator

Success Overseas Education Consultant
01.2011 - 06.2014

MASTER’S - Finance

GUJARAT UNIVERSITY
08.2008 - 06.2010

BBA - Accounting

DHARAMSIGH DESAI UNIVERSITY
07.2005 - 05.2008
RIDDHI SHAH