Customer Service Sales

NIYATI PATEL

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PROFILE Senior/Staff Accounting and Financial Analysis professional

with proven experience in overseeing diverse multi-unit

operations for national/international business. Provide

leadership and operational support for diverse

accounting and finance personnel working closely with

senior management.

Areas of

Expertise Accounting Operations Teambuilding

Financial Planning & Hiring/Training

Analysis Performance Metrics

Strategic Planning Cash/Asset Mgt.

Budgeting/Forecasting Quality/Compliance

Cost Controls Ethical Standards

Reporting/Auditing Customer Service

o Proficient in QuickBooks (Certified), Peachtree, MAS

90/500, GreatPlains Navision, SAP, Netsuite ERP

system, MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Access,

ADP and Paychex.

EXPERIENCE

HISTORY

GOLDSILVER.COM, INC., Santa Monica, CA

Staff Accountant/Company Manager, 2007 to 2010

o Worked closely with company owner and acted as

Operations Manager during extensive absences.

Developed budgets for multiple business operations.

o Hired, trained and supervised staff of eight that

included sales, marketing and accounting/finance

team. Trained personnel in ethical standards for

precious metals and commodities.

o Oversaw accounting functions and proposed solutions

for issues ensuring standard accounting procedures.

Implemented internal controls in compliance with

Sarbanes Oxley. Maintained accuracy and integrity of

financial statements.

o Provided strategic analytical support and identified

solutions to enhance team decision-making. Provided

leadership for planning, forecasting and budgeting.

Controlled bank accounts and managed

domestic/international wire transfers. Approved

expenses including sales commission checks.

o Prepared reports for CPA and supported month- and

year-end closing. Oversaw audits and year-end taxes.

Managed cash accounts and processed payroll.

o Provided customer service for products and accounts,

IRAs and deposited funds.

Achievements

o Established two new corporations, which included

developing articles of incorporation. Set-up

accounting systems including bank accounts and

payroll systems utilizing QuickBooks. Created

policies/procedures for finance and accounting. Hired

accounting staff and established employee insurance

provider.

o Developed and implemented computerized accounting

system incorporating inventory for gold and silver

bullion, which resulted in accurate reporting-

previously inventory was not reflected in profits.

o Established $.5 million credit line and managed

banking relationships. Also implemented procedures

for check fraud in conjunction with Wells Fargo

bankers.

FAMOUS MUSIC- PARAMOUNT PICTURES, Santa Monica, CA

Accounting/Finance Analyst, 2007

o Managed accounts payable disbursements in excess of

$1.2 million annually and accounts receivable--over

$1 million in capital assets. Managed staff of six.

o Prepared financial statements in accordance with GAAP

for board semi-annual SEC filings and six affiliates

in domestic and overseas locations.

o Compiled raw data for senior management reports from

diverse departments including Royalties, Sales and

International Affiliates in eight countries.

o Provided support for month/year-end procedures and

posting of journal entries. Complied with

federal/state requirements, and auditing and taxation

regulations.

o Oversaw foreign exchange calculations and controls

including commissions for domestic/international

subsidiaries. Assisted finance with sales

forecasts/budgets.

Achievements

o Participated in system conversion during company

merger.

o Generated $75,000 write-off reduction by implementing

internal control procedures for Finance Department

including suspense accounts and reconciliations for

premium collections. Worked closely with consultant

in reviewing accounting line items and financial

statements for inaccuracies.

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EXPERIENCE

HISTORY

Continued: WARNER BROS ENTERTAINMENT, Burbank, CA

Staff Accountant, 2004 to 2007

o Planned and directed functions of Accounting

Department that included accounts receivable,

accounts payable and general ledger. Managed team of

four. Prepared financial statements and supported

annual audits. Developed revenue report by region and

budgets. Conducted year-end close and

internal/external reports.

o Served as liaison between Accounts Payable Division

and external national/international vendor base in

resolving invoice issues.

o Interacted with multiple divisions and corporate

management regarding print/broadcasting costs.

Approved expenses for all divisions and calculated

affiliate sales commissions. Prepared 1099s and

supported year-end tax processes. Managed fixed

assets.

o Developed financial analysis and conducted board of

directors presentations in P&L, cash flow, variance

analysis, statistical productivity and cost

performance.

o Managed seven bank accounts and was accountable for

incoming/outgoing wires that consisted of large sums.

Ensured security for all data.

o Proposed benchmark recommendations to measure

financial and operating performance for all divisions

and departments.

ARGENT, Orange, CA

Junior Accounting Associate, 2003 to 2004

o Participated in fiscal and month-end closing.

Calculated sales commissions and prepared 1099s.

o Resolved customer issues and conducting collections.

Updated cash accounts and prepared bank deposits.

Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable

daily and performed cash management. Prepared weekly

cash forecast reports.

o Analyzed and reconciled expenditures and revenue

accounts. Also reconciled and bank accounts. Prepared

500 checks weekly and managed accounting files.

o Verified coding and classification into accounts.

Prepared sales tax schedules and recorded fixed

assets weekly. Developed and posted journal entries.

VENUS TEXTILES, INC., Foothill Ranch, CA

Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk

o Maintained accounts payable and accounts receivable,

and deposited cash/wires.

o Processed credit card payments, posted invoices and

provided support for bank reconciliations.

o Resolved payment discrepancies and conducted

collections. Maintained cash receipts journal daily.

Participated in month-end closing.

o Maintained chart of accounts and reconciled all

accounts monthly.

EDUCATIONAL

BACKGROUND

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Long Beach, CA

B.S., Business Administration, Emphasis in Finance and

Economics / 2005

Internship KOCE, Huntington Beach, CA, Marketing Intern, 2000

o Supported marketing and media relations, and

coordinated public relations projects.

GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE, California

Associates Degree, Business Administration, 2001

NIYATI PATEL

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RE: Senior Accounting / Financial Analysis Position

Presently, I am interested in the Staff Accountant position where my proven

leadership and organizational management experience will be effectively

utilized to oversee multi-unit operations for national/international

business. More specifically, my professional experience included

accounting, finance, strategic planning, budgeting/forecasting, asset

management, team building and performance management. As my resume

indicates, I obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business

Administration with an Emphasis in Finance from California State

University.

As a Senior Accountant/Company Manager with Goldsilver.Com, Inc., I

established two new corporations, which included developing articles of

incorporation and establishing accounting systems including payroll.

Policies and procedures were developed for finance and accounting, and

accounting staff was hired. In addition, I established a $.5 million credit

line, managed banking relationships and implemented procedures for check

fraud in conjunction bankers.

Further, I acted as Operations Manager during frequent company owner

absences. This involved developing budgets for multiple business operations

and implementing cost controls. I hired/trained and supervised team of

sales, marketing and accounting/finance personnel. Accuracy and integrity

of financial statements were continually maintained, which involved

implementing internal controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.

Finally, I provided strategic analytical support and identified solutions

to enhance team decision-making.

Throughout my career, I displayed talent in diverse aspects of accounting

and finance with demonstrated excellence in team leadership. I am confident

that my experience and skills will enable me to build on the standard of

excellence established within your organization.

Please review the following copy of my resume. I am available to discuss my

qualifications in further detail. Please call me to schedule a personal

interview at your convenience.

Sincerely,

Niyati Patel

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