Accounting Manager
Resume:
Baldev Randhawa
Email: *********@********.***
Address: PO Box 9041
City: Fresno
State: CA
Zip: 93790
Country: USA
Phone: 559-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $70,000
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
Baldev S. Randhawa
P.O. Box 9041
FRESNO, CA 93790
*********@********.***
OBJECTIVE: - A management level position in the field of Accounting.
EDUCATION: - California State University, Fresno - 1981 - B.Sc. in Accounting.
Reedley College, Reedley - 1979 - A. Sc. in Accounting.
I have thirty plus years of experience in the field of General/Cost Accounting. I am knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of A/P, A/R, G/L, payroll, cost studies, project costing, preparation of financial statements, budgets, month end and year end closing, fixed assets and Inventory accounting. I also have strong research and analytical abilities. I am an advanced user of Excel spreadsheets. I have operational and technical knowledge of the following software programs: Quick Books, PeopleSoft, AS400, MAS90, AMSI, Classic, Accountant`s Trial Balance (ATB), and Depreciation Solutions. In addition, I am an efficient user of Outlook 2007 and Internet.
WORK HISTORY
J. H. Siroonian Inc., Accountant/Controller, (01/04 to 10/24/2012)
Salary Beginning-$4,740/mo Current-$6,670/mo
ACCOUNTANT/CONTROLLER: -Maintain accounting for multi-departmental three companies and Twelve Trust funds. Compile and input standard and adjusting journal entries. Prepare Monthly, semi-Annual and Annual financial statements for each company and Annual Consolidated Financial Statements. Perform frequent and extensive account analysis and audit of A/R and A/P to ensure proper coding of revenues and expenses. Monthly reconcile ALL Balance Sheet accounts for the three companies and 12 Trust funds. Process and approve payroll in the absence of payroll manager. Monthly reconcile Inventory and analyze cost of goods sold. Monthly reconcile 15 bank accounts and all G/L cash accounts. Perform month-end and year-end close functions for each company using three different software programs. Prepare Business License Tax, Sales Tax and Property Tax returns. Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware related issues. Advise and train bookkeepers concerning technical accounting issues. Consult with and provide annual financials to the CPA firm for the preparation of income taxes for ALL companies and ALL Trust funds. Special projects as requested.
County of Fresno - Department of Public Works and Planning, Fresno (5/97-9/03)
Salary Beginning-$3,774/mo Last-$4,875/mo
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT: - Planned, directed and supervised staff responsible for the maintenance of G/L and special ledgers, the preparation of financial statements, monthly billings and monitoring and collection of accounts receivables for the five Enterprise Funds (Disposal Sites). Developed rate studies. Performed monthly reconciliation of Cash and other G/L accounts as required. Coded and classified expenditures for project costing. Approved customers` credit applications. Monitored funds` expenditures and revenues. Prepared adjusting and closing journal entries. Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Participated, assisted and advised staff responsible for the preparation of the annual budgets for the Disposal Sites and Special Districts. Prepared comparative revenue and expenditure schedules for budget purposes. Inputted data for Proposed budgets for the Disposal Sites and Special Districts. Updated Recommended budgets by the County Administrative Office for the Public Works and Planning Department. Coordinated and supervised staff responsible for the Special Districts` water and Sewer billings and to maintain customer`s accounts receivables. Remained operationally current and technically familiar with the SEVEN diverse accounting software programs being used by the Department of Public Works and Planning. Planned, coordinated, and directly worked with independent contractors/consultants on the installations, modifications and upgrades for FOUR of the accounting systems. Analyzed, reviewed and approved Journal Vouchers, Vendor Payments, Purchase Orders, Limited Purchase Orders and Requisitions. Planned and participated in hiring and development of staff for the Financial Services Office. Planned and coordinated maintenance of fixed asset records and the annual inventory certification to the Auditor's office.
County of Fresno- Auditor/Controller-Treas.-Tax Collector - (12/92 to 5/97)
Salary Beginning-$2,640/mo Last-$3,774/mo
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT: - My major responsibilities were maintenance of G/L and special ledgers, the preparation of financial statements, rate studies and to monitor fund`s expenditures and revenues for the Central Services/Central Warehouse Fund. Performed monthly reconciliation of Cash and other G/L accounts as required. Member of a three-person team responsible for the preparation of the County's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Prepared adjusting and closing journal entries. My responsibilities also included compiling, analyzing and reviewing revenues and expenditures for the projection of Fund Balance for the County's General Fund. I was also a member of the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) replacement team responsible for the areas of General Ledger, Cost Accounting/Grant Accounting/Project Accounting, Revenue/Accounts Receivable and Fixed Assets Accounting. Other areas of experience are Grant Accounting, Trial Court Funding Accounting, Cost Study review and preparation, Fixed Assets Accounting, Social Services Accounting, 1099 processing, Accounts Payable processing and Contract review.
County of Fresno- Auditor/Controller-Treas.-Tax Collector - (5/90 to 11/92)
Salary Beginning-$2,260/mo Last-$2,640/mo
ACCOUNTANT II: - Responsibilities included the maintenance of G/L and special ledgers, the preparation of financial statements, rate studies and to monitor fund`s expenditures and revenues for the Risk Management Internal Service Fund. Prepared special reports and summaries as assigned. Prepared adjusting and closing journal entries. Reconciled bank statements and maintained fund records. Performed monthly reconciliation of Cash and other G/L accounts as required. Supervised, coordinated, trained, and reviewed the work of Social Services' Accounting Unit consisting of an Accountant I and an Account Clerk III. Special projects included assisting in the preparation of the CAFR and troubleshooting rejected Journal Vouchers. Reviewed contracts for compliance with County Purchasing and Contracts Manual.
County of Fresno-Auditor/Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector - (5/89 to 90)
Salary Beginning-$2,150/mo Last-$2,260/mo
ACCOUNTANT I: - Reviewed and maintained Grant Accounting records and procedures. Prepared grant claims. Prepared annual financial report for the Trial Court Funding program. Reviewed Cost Studies. Assisted with record keeping and issuance of 1099s. Reviewed and maintained records and prepared annual financial reports for Petty Cash, Change Funds and Postage Funds. Reviewed contracts with independent contractors for compliance with County Purchasing and Contracts Manual. Supervised Account Clerk responsible for processing County Travel claims.
Simonian Fruit Company, Inc., Fowler - (11/81 to 4/89)
Salary Beginning-$1,200/mo Last-$2,700/mo
ACCOUNTANT/OFFICE MANAGER: - Maintained Grower accounting for approximately 200 growers. Prepared grower returns by crop. Maintained General Ledger for three entities, a corporation and two partnerships. Supervised a staff of four responsible for A/P, A/R and payroll. Seasonal payroll exceeded 500 employees. Prepared annual crop costing reports and profit/loss reports for Partnerships by crop. Prepared financial reports and budgets. Prepared Payroll tax deposits, related reports, quarterly and annual payroll tax returns - 940, 941, 943, W-2s and 1099 forms. Analyzed, developed and/or modified the company's manual and automated accounting systems. Outlined and worked with programmer on the development of a new computerized accounting system. Maintained petty cash and vending machines. Administered health and, worker's compensation claims.
PERSONAL:
Married; Three children; Enjoy playing Golf; Excellent Health.
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