Customer Service Accounting

VAISHALI GHARPURE ***********@*****.*** Tel:404-***-****

SUMMARY

Achievement-focused, with a wide variety of experience in accounting. Sound knowledge of computer software applications, combined with strong analytical skills. Experienced in financial analysis, cost controls and report preparation. Creative, innovative, personable and energetic; a true team player.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial & Cost Analysis

Financial Statements

Reconciling Accounts

Problem Solving

Cost Accounting

Month End Closing

General Ledger

Budgeting

Internal Auditing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lincoln Group of Properties Atlanta, GA

Senior Accountant 3/2018 – Presents

Property accountant responsible for multiple residential properties

Full cycle accounting for multiple residential properties.

Responsible for month end closing, AP, bank reconciliation, accrual and prepaid expenses.

Provide various reports to multiple properties like budget to variance and last year comparison and variance analysis

SCM NORTH AMERICA Atlanta, GA

Project Accountant - Contract 6/2017 – 11/2017

Develop Inventory Controls, Reconcile GL Accounts and Fixed Assets system

Reconciled GL accounts and trained the current staff on reconciliation process.

Developed a control system for monthly inventory which includes Finished Products, and Spare parts as well as Reconciliation of In Transit accounts.

Developed a system for control of Fixed Assets

Aramark Uniform Services Atlanta, GA

Senior Accountant 05/2014 – 05/2017

Manage all aspects of accounting including month end closing, general ledger, account reconciliations and costing and pricing.

Responsible for all general ledger work including monthly closing, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets, and A/P.

Lead and managed two accountants (Staff/AP), including selection/hiring, objective setting, performance management, coaching/development and training.

Prepared monthly cost and inventory reports for upper management.

Provided daily cost support to plant in Mexico.

Helped to track and control the actual cost to the business plan.

Created the annual budget for sourcing centers.

Posted and reconciled monthly Inventories.

Processed and tracked Perpetual Inventory Reconciliation

Variance vs. Budget and Forecast analysis.

Ensured that standards are accurate and adjusted based on actual performance.

Developed manual Journal entries to post transactions to the General Ledger for WIP and Inventory.

Assisted with external and internal audit process and provided all necessary worksheets/data.

Reviewed and assisted with monthly bank reconciliations.

Engaged with internal audit team to complete documentation regarding SOX compliance

UPS (United Parcel Services, Inc.) Atlanta, GA

Staff Accountant 11/2007 – 04/2014

Manage all aspects of accounting including month end closing, general ledger, account reconciliations and cost reporting. Prepare cost statements with comparisons to budget’s and prior periods. Recognized for standardizing the monthly cost reporting for all international cost centers.

Worked in the Global Business Service department of UPS, which handles a range of functions for its national and international customers.

Completed month end close for all the customer service centers using GAAP, including journal entries for actuals and accruals.

Checked for any errors and ensured accuracy of the cost.

Reconciliation of the general ledger to specific accounts.

Prepared weekly cost reports for upper management.

Prepared domestic and international cost reports on a monthly basis, which included comparisons to last year and plan to actual data.

Provided daily cost support to various locations across the United States and international locations.

Helped to track and control the actual cost to the business plan.

Took charge of the fixed assets system and provided monthly and yearly reports of the asset allocations.

Filed and maintained personal property and real estate taxes.

Helped with the training of the new administrative person for various functions, such as journals and reconciliations.

Prepared and supported facility issues including expenses, prepaid accounts and accruals.

Participated in and helped manage the annual budgeting process for various business centers.

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

CPA (11/2003) - Passed all parts of the exam in Georgia, USA

MBA (06/1996) – Mumbai (Bombay) University, India

BS in Accounting (06/1994) – Mumbai (Bombay) University, India

SOFTWARE

Extensive knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel (Pivot Tables, V Lookup), Power Point

Various financial systems (Hyperion, Khalix, Oracle, Yardi, and Blackline)

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