OSAMAH PALWALA

***-** **** ******

Flushing, NY *1358

Cell: 917-***-****

acembb@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE OCALA GROUP, New Hyde Park, NY

**** - *******

Accounting Manager

. Manage accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and

reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timeliness of annual and

monthly financials

. Support the institution of accounting systems that allow for internal

as well as external ad hoc financial data to serve for business

intelligence to allow for flexibility for changes in the market

. Systemize accounts receivable and accounts payable and reconciliation

procedures

. Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual bank reconciliations for all

affiliated entities

. Implement and manage multiple financial projects integrated as a

whole. Ensure consistent and integrated implementation of accounting

initiatives

. Prepare federal and New York State returns, estimates, and extensions.

COHN REZNICK, Jericho, NY

September 2012 - May 2013

Staff Accountant

. Prepared highly complex federal and multi-state returns for

partnerships, LLCs, C & S Corporations and individuals

. Supported clients on corporate restructuring by effectively preparing

comprehensive schedules which served instrumentally to make analytical

decisions

. Researched tax issues for special projects under the supervision of

the Partner/Tax Manager

LUNAT & ASSOCIATES, New York, NY

March 2012 - August 2012

(Accounting and Business Consulting Firm)

Accountant/Intern

. Used planning techniques, test and sampling methods to help complete

financial statements audits, reviews and compilations.

. Maintained and monitored accounts for accuracy and timeliness including

cash, inventory, prepaid, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts

receivable, accrued expenses and lines of credit.

. Used several kinds of accounting software, including Peachtree and

QuickBooks, to record, store, and analyze financial activity.

QUEENS REALTY, LLC, Flushing, NY

May 2010 - February 2011

Managing Agent:

. Provided ongoing review and modifications for management and

maintenance for 15 residential properties and 10 commercial stores.

Negotiated, monitored and modified lease agreements, rent agreements

and capital developments.

. Allocated annual budgets for each property with continuous oversight of

achieving targeted budgetary goals.

EDUCATION

St. John's University, Queens, NY: Master of Science in Taxation

February 2011 - May 2013

Queens College, Flushing, NY: Dual B.A. in Accounting and Economics

September 2007 - May 2010

CERTIFICATION

Completed all requirements for the New York State Licensure. Waiting for

NYS Board approval for certification.

COMPUTER SKILLS AND SOFTWARE PROGRAMS

Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookups, HLookups, Sumifs), Word, and

PowerPoint

Accounting Software: ProSystem fx, SAP, Trello, QuickBooks Pro, Peachtree,

Caseware

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