Shil Patel, CPA
***** * ******* **, ****** IL ***25 ?630-***-****?*******@*****.***
Objective
Seeking a position, where I can expand my knowledge of business operations,
project management and accounting standards.
Qualification
Experience includes, but not limited to: automated general ledger
accounting system, financial statements and reporting, training staff,
audit, divestures and acquisitions, accounting policies and procedure,
business process improvements, and fixed asset accounting.
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago: College of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, Fall 2005
Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance, Fall 2005
License: Certified Public Accountant
Skills
Software: Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, eSar,
Tigers, Hyperion 9, Oracle 11i /12i, WS_FTP Pro, HFM, Data Load, Matlab,
Reflection, Bloomberg, Passport, SunGard System (InvestOne), Easy Intuit,
Peach Tree, Quick Books, TurboTax, and Lotus Notes
Foreign Languages: Fluent in Hindi and Gujarati; Some Spanish
Experience
Motorola Inc/Motorola Solutions Inc.
2010 to 2012
Senior General Ledger Accountant
Supported the maintenance and implementation of the accounting systems used
to prepare profit and loss statements, statements of income, and balance
sheets
Ensured proper accounting of general ledger transactions and prepared
monthly reconciliations
Performed worldwide monthly financial close tasks
Implemented and reviewed internal controls for monthly close process
Processed complex inter-company transactions and charges
Reviewed and audited divisional financial statements for accuracy
Generated and compiled quarterly and yearly financial statement for
management review
Led multiple divestures and acquisitions
Analyzed and improved business processes, while working with IT to
implement new programs
Supported separation transactions of Motorola Inc. into Motorola Solutions
Inc. and Motorola Mobility Inc.
Presented at Quarterly Annual Operations Review meetings
Compiled data for KPMG and internal auditors
Capital Accountant
2008 to 2010
Maintained the fixed asset accounting system
Compiled and analyzed financial data for products, operating units, and
regions
Prepared blocks of financial data for entry into the general ledger
Maintained accounting systems used to prepare profit and loss statements,
income statements, and balance sheets
Analyze purchase orders and invoices to identify and properly classify
capital asset
Prepared and entered journal entries necessary to properly reflect fixed
asset additions, disposals, retirements, and depreciation on a monthly
basis
Completed balance sheet account reconciliations and month-end close
activity
Prepared quarterly and year-end US and Canada tax packages
Provided support for SOX Package, KPMG, IRS and internal tax department
Northern Trust Company, Chicago, IL
2006
Fund Accountant
Responsible for valuation, reporting, risk management, and forecasting for
the portfolio of various equity and bond accounts
Analyzed, verified, evaluated and reconciled portfolio cash balances,
holdings and transactions to create a NAV for domestic funds on a daily,
weekly, and monthly basis
Reviewed and researched operational issues and resolved exceptions on
assigned accounts according to procedures and within scheduled time frames
Verified accuracy of information and reviewed reports against performance
procedures
Responded to client inquiries resolving exceptions related to accounts
Assisted in the timely preparation of reports and financial statements in
accordance with GAAP and performance standards
Analyzed, audited and monitored funds' investment activity
Inputted money market rates on NASDAQ
Tracked sale transactions and trade tickets on a daily basis
Responsible for training staff on financial reporting procedures and
company software
Kishan and Sunny Corp, Hodgkin's, IL
1999 to 2005
Accountant's Assistant
Created spreadsheets for shipments, payroll, inventory, and manage data
Prepared monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statement
Assisted in shifting to computer accounting system from book accounting
Managed the suppliers and retailers lists
Assisted in, filed and mailed out sales tax returns
Managed the company general ledger, and monthly invoice
Computed monthly payroll amounts
Swami Consultants, Palatine, IL
2003 to 2004
General Staff Accountant
Managed multiple companies general ledgers daily
Entered new clients into the database
Maintained and updated billing for clients
Prepared monthly payroll for a staff of ten employees