TAHIRA CHAUDHRY
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ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST / ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE / BOOKKEEPER
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST
PROFILE
Analytical, dedicated, and focused accounting professional, with hands-on experience and in-depth expertise in all phases of accounting, accounts receivable and payables, bank reconciliation, month-end processing, auditing, bookkeeping, billing, banking, and reporting. Highly capable of managing conflicting deadlines and priorities; willing to accept responsibilities beyond immediate job duties and accomplish any assigned tasks. Well-versed in Urdu, Punjabi and English languages. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, ACT!, QuickBooks, and DBA accounting systems.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team; proven capacity to determine needs, recommend solutions and alternatives to current situations, and cultivate vendor and customer relationships.
- Articulate communication skills and ability to exhibit consistent accountability and work diligence.
- Extreme attention to detail and the capability to coordinate and provide accounting and administrative support.
- Strong multitasking skills in competitively challenging and high-growth environments.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
ACCOUNTING AND RECONCILIATION
- Dealt with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, billing and reconcilement, bank reconciliation, purchase orders, and month-end closing.
- Developed and presented reports through the use of QuickBooks and Excel to senior vice president of the company.
- Took part in driving over $18M acquisition of Correlagen Diagnostics Inc. by Lab Corp.
- Prepared month-end reports ensuring accuracy of journal entries, general ledger, and bank reconciliation.
- Worked closely with customers and vendors; answered their inquiries and concerns associated with accounting matters, policies, and procedures.
- Made use of ACT! database for customer relationship management.
- Performed accounting duties, including handling numerous aging reports, forecasting quotes, and negotiating prices.
ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT
- Held and supervised a staff consisting of 1 to 5 employees within medical devices industry.
- Participated in building and designing website (www.neuschedule.com), an innovative and easy-to-use web-based patient scheduling and billing system.
- Worked with and reported to vice president, chief executive officer, and chief financial officer at NeuroDyne Medical and Correlagen Diagnostics.
- Oversaw the entire CPT and ICD-9 medical billing aspects of NeuSchedule software.
- Served as manager for Electronics Components Procurement at NeuroDyne Medical and Davicon.
- Built and maintained working relationship with vendors and customers by communicating through e-mail, phone, mail, and fax; ensured timely delivery of components per production schedules.
WORK HISTORY
MYVILLAGE, INC,
Accounts Consultant 2012–Present
CORRELAGEN DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
Billing Specialist 2008–2012
NEURODYNE MEDICAL, CORP.
Medical Billing Advisor 2008
Accounts Receivable-Payable-Procurement Manager 1998–2008
Accountant-Bookkeeper, Procurement 1993–1997
DAVICON, INC
Electronics Procurement Manager 1991–1993
BAHAUDDINZAKARIYA UNIVERSITY
Lecturer, Solid State Electronics 1978–1982
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Physics with Special Field in Electronics - PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, LAHORE, PAKISTAN
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics - PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, LAHORE, PAKISTAN
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS
Program toward Financial Accounting 2012 - HARVARD UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SCHOOL, CAMBRIDGE, MA
Billing and Coding Certification - BRIGHTON, MA
Certification in Information Technology - MINUTEMAN TECH, LEXINGTON, MA
ACTIVITIES
Volunteer, Pakistan Flood Assistant Group, Wayland, MA
Volunteer, Pakistan Association of Greater Boston (PAGB), Wayland, MA