Sonal Savalia
Plymouth Meeting,USA
Summary
Experienced accounting professional prepared for this role, known for strong analytical skills and precision in financial management. Proven ability to drive results through team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, with focus on accuracy and efficiency. Reliable, dependable, and committed to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Development Accountant
Link Logistics
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Led accounting for a 3.75M sq. ft. development portfolio, including DIP and land held for development across the Eastern U.S.
- Managed month-end close and GAAP-compliant financial reporting for multiple development entities and projects.
- Oversaw job cost setup, budgeting, and variance analysis for pre-development and active construction projects.
- Prepared and reviewed construction loan draws, interest accruals, and lender reporting.
- Served as a key finance partner to development managers, supporting forecasts, project costs, and financial projections.
- Reviewed and approved development invoices, GC pay applications, and contracts, ensuring budget accuracy and cost control.
- Maintained accurate general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statements.
- Supported cash flow forecasting, internal controls, audits, and special projects.
MLP Ventures
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Accurate and timely performance of full cycle property accounting for assigned properties.
- Perform monthly, quarterly and year end closing.
- Prepare budgets, CAM Budgets and CAM Reconciliation.
- Prepare Cash Flow Analysis for each assigned project.
- Review expense funding requests and all invoices for proper GL classification and sufficient supports.
- Prepare all work papers and variance for assigned projects.
- Assist controller in documenting procedures, policies and controls for Accounting Department.
Accounting Manager
Toyota Material Handling NE
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Managed the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation.
- Performed detailed account reconciliation and analysis for various Balance Sheet Accounts.
- Implement and monitor the month, quarter and year-end closeout accounting schedule.
- Tax Returns by State for monthly/quarterly/annual filings.
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure that there is a redundant process backup in place for every critical operation.
Senior Accountant
Geneva Trading USA, Chicago IL
Chicago, IL
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Performed day to day accounting duties in accounts payable, cash management, fixed assets and the general ledger.
- Prepared financial statements and supporting schedules; facilitate and complete monthly close procedures and account reconciliations.
- Investigated, reconciled, and provided resolution of accounting and financial discrepancies.
- Assisted in preparation for internal and external audits.
- Reconciled month end inter-company.
- Maintained schedules covering trading and non-trading data at the entity and profit center levels.
- Prepared and distribute various financial and regulatory reports by specified deadlines.
- Developed and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.
Corporate Accountant
Toyota Material Handling Northeast
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Performed month close tasks such as balancing general ledger account reconciliations, posting journal entries and bank reconciliations.
- Assisted with preparing financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances.
- Initialized and posted payroll journal entries.
- Prepared monthly/quarterly and annual tax fillings.
- Managed monthly accruals, prepaid, commissions and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately.
- Assisted with Accounts payable, Accounts Receivable and other departments.
- Reviewed and processed expense reports and receipts submitted by cardholders on monthly basis.
- Prepared and distributed various reports requested by management.
- Analyzed credit data and financial statements to determine the degree of risk involved in approving/extending credit.
Contract Specialist
De Lage Landen Wayne, PA
Wayne, PA
11.2010 - 06.2013
- Managed the contracts with vendors and lessees in order to optimize the performance with existing vendor and dealers.
- Executed nonstandard activities to ensured correct handling, implementing and output of incidents and exceptions.
- Performed, checked and monitored the billing process in order to ensure correct and timely billing and maximize fee income.
- Estimated opportunities and threats with customers/vendors. In close cooperation with sales, so it can maximize and optimize the financial results of CSU.
- Ensured the management of contracts, in order to contribute to the most effective and efficient manner of contract management.
Education
BS - Business Administration in Accounting
Temple University, Fox School of Business
Philadelphia, PASkills
- GAAP Financial Reporting
- Real Estate & Development Accounting
- Month-End / Quarter-End Close
- Construction Accounting & Loan Draws
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis
- Cash Flow Analysis & Cash Management
- Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- Investor & Executive Reporting
- ERP & Accounting Systems (Yardi, Oracle, Blackline)
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
HybridRemoteTimeline
Senior Development Accountant
Link Logistics
12.2019 - 06.2021
MLP Ventures
12.2019 - 06.2021
Accounting Manager
Toyota Material Handling NE
02.2016 - 12.2019
Senior Accountant
Geneva Trading USA, Chicago IL
03.2015 - 02.2016
Corporate Accountant
Toyota Material Handling Northeast
06.2013 - 01.2015
Contract Specialist
De Lage Landen Wayne, PA
11.2010 - 06.2013
BS - Business Administration in Accounting
Temple University, Fox School of Business