Saira Chaudhary
Stoughton,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Accountant
Tufts Medical Center
05.2019 - Current
- Managed two of the staff accountants.
- Performed as the lead accountant for multiple companies within the Physicians Organization.
- Prepared journal entries and lead the month-end close processes.
- Lead the team with preparing schedules for annual tax filing for IRS Form 990 and MA Form PC.
- Coordinated with external tax advisors to ensure proper tax planning and compliance efforts were in place.
- Contributed to successful audits by preparing schedules, maintaining organized records and providing timely support to external auditors.
- Participated in strategic planning initiatives that involved input from multiple departments across the organization.
- Review company financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify unusual items, variances or trends, which impact the consolidated results.
- Enhanced accuracy of financial statements through thorough review and analysis, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Collaborated closely with Tufts Medical Center and all Wellforce members’ accounting and finance teams on monthly reconciliations, intercompany charges, intercompany eliminations, etc.
- Collaborated with administrative and physician leaders within our departments to support their work.
- Assisted in research on technical accounting issues with staff and external auditors as required to comply with US GAAP.
- Assisted with budget preparation by analyzing historical trends and providing input on future projections.
- Mentored junior accounting staff members by providing guidance, feedback, and training on best practices in accounting principles.
Senior Accountant
Robert Half Finance and Accounting
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Review and process expense reports.
- Prepare Journal entries related to payroll, benefits, and expense reclasses.
- Draft and process Bi-weekly check run, Process account payables.
- Prepare reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts.
- Assist Accounting manager with special projects and reports as needed.
Staff Accountant II
Fresenius Medical Care
07.2015 - 11.2017
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Identify and investigates account variances.
- Maintain operating lease accounting module preparing lease payments and expense allocations to the field.
- Work with corporate leaders as a business partner to budget/forecast and analyze their departmental costs.
- Review and provide relevant implementation proposals to the Accounting Manager and Assistant Controller.
Payroll Tax Accountant II
Public Partnership LLC
10.2012 - 06.2015
- Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for household employers.
- Processed, reconciled, and submitted daily/monthly/quarterly tax payments for federal, state, and local entities.
- Ensured compliance with all federal and state income, social security and unemployment tax requirements.
- Synchronized and administered multi-state payroll compliance records accordance with policies and procedures.
- Analyzed and proposed solutions to complex tax issues.
- Assisted the financial Operations Center Manager to develop and enhance technical and operational capacity to deliver financial services processing in multiple states.
Accounting and Reporting Senior Specialist
BNY Mellon
10.2009 - 09.2012
- Prepared periodical completion of valuation and financial statements of valued clientele.
- Resolved tribulations that arise during the normal daily, weekly, or monthly valuation processes, and acted as a staff liaison to all interested parties.
- Answered all client processing, accounting, and reporting questions, either directly or through research with other functional areas, which required a solid understanding of all functional groups that support CARS (Client Accounting and Reporting Services).
- Supported an array of large complex institutional client relationships, which required the comprehension of the historical accounting and reporting trends.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Suffolk University
Boston, MA05.2009
Skills
- Software Expertise in Great Plains, FRX, Lawson, SAP, Microsoft Office, Navision, Citrix, Oracle Financials, and Quickbooks
- Audit Coordination
- Fixed Asset Management
- Internal Controls
- Intercompany Transactions
- Tax Compliance
- Revenue Recognition
- Variance Analysis
- Financial statement review
- GAAP proficiency
Timeline
Lead Accountant
Tufts Medical Center
05.2019 - Current
Senior Accountant
Robert Half Finance and Accounting
11.2018 - 04.2019
Staff Accountant II
Fresenius Medical Care
07.2015 - 11.2017
Payroll Tax Accountant II
Public Partnership LLC
10.2012 - 06.2015
Accounting and Reporting Senior Specialist
BNY Mellon
10.2009 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Suffolk University
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