Sandhya Surendran
Capitol Heights,MD
Summary
Highly organized and dependable Staff Accountant with background in account reconciliation, AR & AP expense reporting, billing, processing high-volume invoicing, and financial analysis. Successful history of streamlining accounting processes, identifying cost savings opportunities, and improving accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in using various accounting software programs and technologies and Microsoft Office Suite. Regarded as diligent, focused, resourceful, and committed to fiduciary duty.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Cloudhq
Washington, DC
12.2022 - Current
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into Yardi financial management system.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements and month-end accruals.
- Assisted Accounting Manager with year-end financial audits.
- Completed end-of-year financial audits by collaborating with various coworkers.
- Increased efficiency, support and documentation of accounting processes by creating detailed schedules for journal entries.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Analyzed business operations, costs and revenue in balance sheet to project future revenue and expenses.
- Projected future costs and revenues by closely analyzing ongoing costs, business operations and incoming revenue in balance sheets.
- Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support and documentation of accounting processes.
Staff Accountant
Chief Executives Organization
Washington, DC
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into Intacct financial management system.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements and month-end accruals.
- Assisted Controller with year-end financial audits.
- Process the Cash Receipts and Accounts Receivable daily. Record and post all daily accounts
receivable transactions including processing credit cards, daily cash receipts, and electronic
payments.
• Processed AP invoices daily, including recording/posting requests submitted to Bill.com,employee expense reports, wire transfers, and EFT payments.
• Ensure proper backup and correct coding of all expenses.
• Reconciles the corporate Amex and BOA Visa accounts entries monthly. Creates monthly journal
entry to be posted into the accounting system. Ensure the policy and procedures for monthly credit card reports are being followed by staff, appropriate backup is included, and expenses are
coded correctly.
AR Specialist
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
Columbia, MD
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
- Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Managed monthly reconciliation schedules for assigned accounts.
- Handled high volume of in-bound calls pertaining to reconciliation of delinquent accounts.
- Researched and resolved customer claims related to shortages, discount violations and returns.
- Managed efficient cash flow reporting, posted cash receipts and analyzed chargebacks, independently addressing and resolving issues.
- Tracked contracts, proposals and waivers to keep billing accurate and current.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
- Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
- Performed targeted collections on past due accounts aged over 90 days.
Administrative Assistant to the Dean
Keystone College
La Plume, PA
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Prepared records such as agendas, notices and minutes.
- Handled incoming calls and correspondence and responded as directed.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Student Manager
Keystone College Athletics
La Plume, PA
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Arrived on-time for every shift and prepared supplies for early morning activities.
- Assisted Coach with day-to-day logistics and coordinating student activities.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Coordinated Soccer program operations and team activities.
- Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Keystone College
La Plume, PA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Business Management
Keystone College
La Plume, PA05.2021
Skills
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Financial Management and Reporting
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative Support
- Account Reconciliation
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Cloudhq
12.2022 - Current
Staff Accountant
Chief Executives Organization
06.2022 - 11.2022
AR Specialist
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
09.2021 - 06.2022
Student Manager
Keystone College Athletics
08.2017 - 12.2020
Administrative Assistant to the Dean
Keystone College
08.2016 - 05.2021
MBA - Accounting
Keystone College
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Business Management
Keystone College