RUCHI PRAJAPATI
San Jose,CA
Summary
Highly skilled Senior Accountant with 6+ years of experience in financial reporting, cost analysis, and tax management. Proven track record in implementing new systems and processes resulting in significant reductions in errors, expenses, and audit time. A strategic thinker with exceptional leadership and communication skills, committed to driving revenue growth and optimizing financial performance.
Finance professional with strong background in accounting and financial management. Known for accuracy in financial reporting and ability to streamline accounting processes. Collaborative team player focused on delivering results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and budget management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Skydio, Inc.
San Mateo, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Led internal and external audits in collaboration with PwC.
- Designed and implemented the company’s Use Tax framework, improving compliance and reporting accuracy.
- Developed a treasury dashboard to compare actual vs. forecasted cash positions, improving visibility into liquidity and cash flow variances.
- Leveraged AI-driven optimization to enhance reporting efficiency and streamline financial analysis workflows.
- Mentored junior accountants, enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing and guidance.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Implemented new accounting software solutions, facilitating improved data management and reporting capabilities.
- Developed scalable processes for accounting including driving automation and process improvement - Prepaid, Fixed Assets, SaaS Implementation, Accrual, and Payroll resulting in reduced manual work by 80%, reduced reporting errors, and increased efficiency.
- Developed and implemented new accounting policies and procedures for Fixed Assets, credit card policy, and employee reimbursement to improve operational efficiency.
- Prepared financial statements and reports for management review and board meetings.
- Worked on SaaS, lease accounting ASC 842, debt security, and investment under GAAP guidance.
- Played a crucial role in business partnering, collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and Tech Support Executives to provide financial insights, variance analysis, and scenario planning.
- Analyzed financial data, identified opportunities, and implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in a 15% reduction in expenses.
- Coordinated internal audits & facilitated all requests from external auditors promptly & accurately.
- Analyzed and identified opportunities for process improvement, resulting in a 20% reduction in the time required to close the books each month.
- Mentored and led a team of 2 accountants, contributing to their professional growth and actively participating in team scaling efforts.
- Prepared all major GL accounts recon, monthly JEs, Cash Reconciliation & monthly flux reviews.
- Prepared accrual model to effectively reduce SURL by 50%.
- Led monthly financial closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Oversaw preparation of financial statements, maintaining compliance with GAAP standards.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
Senior Accountant
KeyMe, LLC
New York, NY
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Developed and implemented a new cost-cutting process during COVID-19, resulting in a 10% reduction in expenses/saved ~$800K.
- Developed and presented monthly financial reports to upper management, highlighting key performance indicators and risk factors.
- Managed the preparation and submission of tax returns, Business License, sales tax, Property tax, 1099s, and 3921s resulting in a 100% compliance rate.
- Participated in the implementation process of ERP Systems (Oracle NetSuite, billpay.com).
Assistant Controller
Aruvill International Inc
New York, NY
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Oversaw reporting & general ledger month-end, quarter-end & year-end close processes.
- Developed and delivered new accounting policies & procedures to improve efficiency.
- Delivered timely & accurate annual and monthly business reporting, ensuring full cycle planning.
Tax Consultant - Internship
Viacom, Inc.
New York, NY
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Conducted reviews of clients' financial records to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
- Offered specialized advice on complex tax issues, such as international taxation.
- Stayed up to date on changes in tax laws and regulations to advise on potential impacts.
Education
Master of Project Management -
Harrisburg University of Science & Technology
USA05-2021
MBA in Finance - undefined
New York Institute of Technology
USA05-2018
B.Com & M.Com in Accounting - undefined
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
India06-2016
Skills
- Accounting & FP&A
- Tableau dashboard creation
- Advanced excel - Vlookups, Macros, Pivots
- Financial Management & Analysis
- Budgeting & Financial Reporting
- Fixed Asset module
- General ledger accounting
- Financial reporting
- Audit support
- Bank reconciliation
- Lease accounting
- Foreign currency transactions
- Transfer pricing
- Financial statement preparation
- Year-end closing
- GAAP compliance
- Closing coordination
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Software/Tools:
- Oracle NetSuite
- Tableau
- JIRA
- SQL (Certification)
- QuickBooks Pro
- NetLease
- Billcom
- Kanban and Scrum
- Adaptive
- Coupa
- Professional Skills:
- Cross-team Collaboration
- Performance Optimization
- Documentation & Reporting
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Skydio, Inc.
03.2022 - Current
Senior Accountant
KeyMe, LLC
03.2019 - 03.2022
Assistant Controller
Aruvill International Inc
09.2018 - 03.2019
Tax Consultant - Internship
Viacom, Inc.
05.2018 - 09.2018
MBA in Finance - undefined
New York Institute of Technology
B.Com & M.Com in Accounting - undefined
Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
Master of Project Management -
Harrisburg University of Science & Technology