Surbir Soos
Roseville,CA
Summary
Collaborative leader with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Passionate about helping people and leading with compassion.
Proven track record of collaborating cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and clients to facilitate seamless client advisory services while providing critical financial insights to facilitate strategic decision-making.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Client Accounting & Advisory Services Manager
MUN CPAs LLP
01.2021 - Current
- Developed and oversee the department for client advisory and monthly accounting
- Established and implemented internal controls and guidelines for department ensuring compliance with GAAP and financial reporting standards
- Manage the preparation of client financial reports, forecasts and budgets
- Create customized reports for clients based on their specific needs
- Work closely with clients to assess their changing business and financial needs
- Present recommendations to management on short and long term financial objectives and policies
- Oversee client engagement team through monthly/quarterly/period-end processes, including review of month end balancing, journal entries, analysis of GL accounts and financial statements
- Manage team of 13 staff/interns
- Work alongside firm partners and management team
- Utilize technology to automate accounting transactions for clients and provide recommendations to streamline processes
- Provide business development and identify opportunities to cross-sell value-added services
- Provide project management for special projects ie cleanup of books, one-time accounting setup in QuickBooks Online and payroll setup, training clients or their staff on QBO.
Business Manager
Riverside Pizzeria
06.2013 - Current
- Family Owned Business
- Responsible for monthly bookkeeping, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, bank deposits, payroll, sales tax payments and filling, payroll tax filling, profit & loss reporting, contribute to building sales by effectively executing marketing promotions
- Inventory and cash Management.
Accounting Manager
Gallelli Real Estate
10.2016 - 12.2020
- Built and implemented accounting department processes and procedures
- Manage staff of up to 6 in accounting department for property management and provide mentoring
- Oversee accounts payable and receivables
- Maintain department deadlines
- Review monthly financial report packages before finalizing to send to owners/clients
- Assist accounting staff when issues arise with AP, AR, month-end close
- Train accounting team members on portfolio-specific transactions and provide technical guidance
- Review investor distributions and process monthly distribution wires
- Calculate construction and project management fees
- Worked alongside VP of Accounting.
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Delta Business Solutions
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Multi client bookkeeping for national food franchisees
- Handled accounts payable, vendor statement reconciliations, maintain general ledger, bank reconciliations, payroll processing, quarterly payroll tax filling and sales tax fillings
- Maintained fixed assets and depreciation schedules
- Prepared month-end financial statements on accrual basis for all clients in my portfolio
- Provide assistance to management with special projects.
Accountant
Emerald Site Services
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Work under Controller
- Prepare and process payroll on a timely basis
- Assist with daily, weekly and monthly report generation
- Assist with developing programs, policies, procedures, and controls in the areas of accounting and finance
- Make travel, meeting and event arrangements
- Prepare timely invoices and bill clients
- Maintain accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Follow-up on past due accounts receivable
- Reconcile vendor statements
- Reconcile company credit cards and gas cards used by onsite employees
- Maintain employee personnel records, training records, safety documents
- Worked with computer software- Sage.
Financial Services & Student Accounts Representative
Corinthian Colleges
10.2010 - 02.2014
- Work with a portfolio of students to advise them on payment options and financial policies
- Assist students in completing loan applications and notification of loan approvals
- Maintain student accounts throughout the collection process to ensure prompt payment of outstanding balances
- Provide customer service and answer student inquiries regarding their financial status
- Perform student account maintenance activities, including conducting account reviews, reconciling aging levels verifying account clearances, applying payments, monitoring collection activities, and updating accounts in compliance with established company AR management policies and procedures
- Bank reconciliations, month-end close, complete required daily, weekly and monthly reports
- Ensured institutional compliance with federal and state laws as well as company, federal, state and regulatory agencies regulations and policies
- Ensure timely follow-up of cash receipts and payment promises
- Maintain bookstore operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting -
CSU Sacramento
Sacramento, CA01.2008
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration -
Yuba Community College
Marysville, CA01.2005
Skills
- Staff Training and Development
- Policy Implementation
- Performance Evaluations
- Client Relations
- Time Management
- Operations Management
- Expense Tracking
- Financial Management
- Budgeting
- KPIs
- Cash Management
- Inventory Management
- Solid understanding of GAAP
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Cash & Accrual
- Month End Close
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Payroll Processing
- Sales Tax
- QuickBooks Online
- Point of Sale Software
- Gusto Payroll
Certification
- Fathom Certified Advisor
- QuickBooks Pro Advisor
- Gusto Payroll Certification
- People Advisory Certification
Timeline
Client Accounting & Advisory Services Manager
MUN CPAs LLP
01.2021 - Current
Accounting Manager
Gallelli Real Estate
10.2016 - 12.2020
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Delta Business Solutions
03.2015 - 10.2016
Accountant
Emerald Site Services
03.2014 - 03.2015
Business Manager
Riverside Pizzeria
06.2013 - Current
Financial Services & Student Accounts Representative
Corinthian Colleges
10.2010 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting -
CSU Sacramento
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration -
Yuba Community College
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