A self-starter, detail-oriented and organized individual with a proven track record, who is able both to work independently and as part of a team to accomplish company objectives. Outstanding ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment. A quick learner with strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Accountant/Analyst
Precision Cast Parts
02.2023 - Current
Conducted variance analysis on income statement items to identify trends or anomalies in spending patterns
Developed new and streamlined existing procedures for payroll, and bank reconciliations for US and foreign entities thus savings 10+ hours a week staff hour
Prepared journal entries and assisted in financial statement preparation and variance analysis
Assisted in providing schedules and commentary for Management Reporting
Reviewed work of accounting personnel and signed off on their work on the month-end close schedule
Assisted the controller with external audit, renewal of worker's comp, and other insurance policies
Sr. Accountant & Tax Specialist
Aspen Medical Products
07.2017 - 02.2023
Led the outsourced Sales and Use Tax Returns and Annual Report processes and made sure the company was compliant with all states
Maintained current tax rates in the system and ensured documentation of appropriate exemption certificates
Established & implemented processes to determine the taxability of new customers
Lead the commission calculations of $2M in yearly payouts and reported to the Director of Sales
Built a commission model to simplify and streamline the process reducing the closing time by an average of 2 days
Developed new and streamlined existing procedures for payroll, and bank reconciliations for US and foreign entities thus savings 10+ hours a week staff hour
Assisted in providing schedules and commentary for Management Reporting
Reviewed work of accounting personnel and signed off on their work on the month-end close schedule
Assisted the controller with external audit, renewal of worker's comp, and other insurance policies
Accounting Supervisor
Sole Technology Inc.
03.2014 - 10.2016
Oversee daily accounting activities related including, supervising accounting staff, preparation of the Company's financial reporting package by the monthly deadlines
Collaborate extensively with auditors during preliminary & year-end audit processes
Review monthly commission and royalty reports and send to HR for payments to sales reps
Prepare the monthly consolidated financials of domestic and international operations
Corporate Accountant
Freedom Communications
11.2011 - 03.2013
Perform Budgeted vs
Actual Variance Analysis at month-end
Reconcile and maintain compensation and benefits G/L accounts on a regular basis
Liaison with business entities regarding classified advertising revenue allocation for newspapers and websites of Freedom Communications
Ensure accurate and appropriate recording, re-classing and analysis of revenues and expenses
Consultant
Royalty Carpet Mills Inc., QBE First Inc., & Premier Business Centers
08.2010 - 11.2011
Supervising a team of 3 people
In charge of overlooking the sales commission reports for Home Depot, Lowe's
Responsible for daily sales commission report for Pacific Crest Division and making sure the payout at the end of the month is accurate by issuing checks to agents
Under the direction of the Hazard Financial VP, develop, prepare, and update analysis of various financial and operational aspects of the Hazard Product line
In charge of sending accurate and timely completed monthly financial, management, and client report with analysis
Audited, analyzed, and reconciled rent rolls accounts for 57 locations for the period February - September
Financial Analyst
Tetra Tech Corp
02.2008 - 08.2009
In charge of reconciling and ensuring all the 27 intercompany activities are recorded in an accurate and timely manner and resolving any discrepancies
Resolved and reconciled inter-company AP & AR variances amounting to about 10 million dollars
Analyzed various kinds of contract projects like T&M, Fixed Unit Rate, Cost plus award fee and provided feedback
Track specific programs like Rate Service Centers Projects for performance to objectives and provide monthly analysis on progress
Helped the team with forecasting rates for Rate Service Centers Projects and establishing a rate for individual equipment for Ports & Harbors Safety Equipment and Unexploded Ordnance
Accounts Payable-P-Card, Fixed Assets and NPI
General Electric
11.2005 - 01.2008
Analyzed company credit cards' spending patterns to ensure policy compliance and to eliminate possible fraudulent activity
Prepared scorecards & reconciled the invalid accounts in GL every month by making Journal Entries in Oracle
Education
Certificate - Accounting
University of Louisville
01.2006
Bachelor of Commerce - Business and Accounting
University of Pune
01.2003
Skills
Bank Reconciliations
Variance Analysis
General Ledger
Intercompany
Payroll
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Accruals and Prepaids
Financial Statement Prep
Sales and Use Taxes
General ledger accounting
Bank Reconciliation
Intercompany Transactions
Accomplishments
Reduced closing time for monthly and quarterly close by 40% by implementing new procedure.
Revised and streamlined inefficient work procedures by building financial models with macros and saving more than 80% of time spent on a single project.
Fixed all the unpaid sales and use taxes for more than 20 states, thus saving $100K by getting the penalty and interest fee waived.
Resolved and reconciled inter-company AP & AR variances amounting to about 10 million dollars.
Softwaresused
Concur
Great Plains
IQMS
MAS90
Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Office
Oracle
QAD
Syteline
Timeline
Sr. Accountant/Analyst
Precision Cast Parts
02.2023 - Current
Sr. Accountant & Tax Specialist
Aspen Medical Products
07.2017 - 02.2023
Accounting Supervisor
Sole Technology Inc.
03.2014 - 10.2016
Corporate Accountant
Freedom Communications
11.2011 - 03.2013
Consultant
Royalty Carpet Mills Inc., QBE First Inc., & Premier Business Centers