Accounting Project

Bharat K. Bastola (BK)

***** *** ***** *** ***# *302, San Pablo, CA 94806

Email: ***********@*****.***

Phone No: 562-***-****

Professional Profile

Attended three months SAP FICO (ERP System) training conducted by Uplatz.com

Attended California- 60 hours qualifying Tax education course and Obtained PTIN and CTEC from IRS and California Tax Education Council.

Attended two days Online Quick books Training conducted by Intuit.

Prepared and reviewed income tax returns (US & Nepal) of individuals and small businesses. Supervised Junior Tax Accountants and Bookkeepers.

Qualified Bookkeeper with five years of office management and bookkeeping experience seeking to help a creative business grow through organization and smart financial decisions.

Personal Skills

Ability to supervise other employees.

Ability to take new challenges.

Project Oriented, ability to perform multiples tasks.

Ability to co-ordinate between different departments.

Good understanding of US GAAP

Good in ERP System- Sage 200 (Desktop Version), Sage 300 Timberline (Online Version), Timber scan and Accounting software Quick Books (Desktop & Online Version) and Tally ERP (Nepali Accounting Software)

Good in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Education

Certificate Program in Accounting - UC Berkeley Extension.

Majors Courses-Intermediate (I &II) and Advance Accounting, Audit & Attestation and Taxation

MBA from Ace Institute of Management, Pokhara University.

Majors Courses-Financial and Managerial Accounting & Data Analysis

Bachelor’s in Business Studies (BBS) -Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Major Courses-Cost Accounting, Taxation, and Business Law.

Professional Experiences

AR Specialist/ Accountant May 2017 to July 2019

Terra Millennium Corporation Richmond, CA

Billing Process:

Works with Project Managers and/or Admin to maximize profits and accurately reflect equipment, labor, material and appropriate taxes on invoices for all designated offices.

Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies, determining appropriate corrective procedures. Identifies "missing" costs and obtains appropriate backup for customer billings.

Accurately calculates profit using PJ Inquiry tool (Excel tool provides the details of costs and invoice) ensuring all costs incurred are billed and entered appropriately.

Coordinates tax review of all invoices with Tax Administrator prior to mail to customer.

Mail/email invoices to customers with appropriate backup.

Post all mailed/emailed invoices to Timberline (Sage 300).

Correct invoice’s errors by posting adjustment entries.

Collections:

Run aging report. Review it and tracks outstanding invoices and coordinates with regional Administrators to improve collections of Accounts Receivable.

Cash management:

Accepting customer payment, applying deposits in accounting system & filing copy of check.

Manage multiple payment streams (lockbox, credit cards, checks, wires, etc.) to ensure that all payments are posted correctly daily.

Research to ensure that payments and cash transactions are posted to the correct customer account, invoice, and GL accounts.

Complete all entries and reconciliations as it relates to Month End Closing and Assists in monthly close process.

Tax Preparer (Tax Season Only) Jan 2017 to Apr 2017

Liberty Tax Service San Pablo, CA

Take incoming calls from clients to answer tax questions and set up tax preparation appointments.

Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.

Prepare tax returns using electronic filing software

Advise against potential tax liabilities.

Resolve customer complaints.

Consult tax law handbooks for especially difficult tax returns.

Ensure a copy of the completed return is provided to the customer.

Calculate and invoice for tax form preparation fees.

Ensure the confidentiality of each client by following all company procedures regarding information handling and inspire them to refer the service and come back the following year.

Support office manager and handle extra projects as needed.

Inventory Clerk (Short Term) Oct 2016 to Jan 2017

Zephyr Ventilation Corporation Alameda, California

Perform physical count of inventory and reconcile it with actual stock register.

Update inventory records with new items on regular basis.

Comply with company safety regulations while using tools and safety equipment.

Data Entry clerk Jan 2013 to April 2015

Accounting Business Services P. Ltd Artesia, Los Angeles, CA

Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.

Compare data with source documents.

Store completed documents in appropriate locations.

Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries.

Operate telephone to answer, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.

Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.

Senior Accountant Feb 2008 to Dec 2012

PLATFORM2 UK & Kathmandu, Nepal

Liaison with Field staff to coordinate and oversee all matters of the office equipment, supplies, and the physical plant;

Support the Executive Director and Board of Directors with regard to record keeping and governance requirements;

Provide timely and accurate financial statements and budgets to Executive Director and Board of Directors;

Manage organizational budget, cash flow, payroll, accounts payable and receivable;

Provide correspondence to key vendors, funders, and partners;

Assist with annual organizational budget process and mid-year revision efforts.

Assign and Supervise duties and responsibilities of the office employees.

Carry out some bookkeeper duties.

Assist with reviewing and monitoring organizational policies to ensure compliance with changes in government law.

Act as primary liaison for banking, and other stakeholders’ relationships;

Accounting Manager Feb 2006 to Jan 2008

Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Center P. Ltd Biratnagar, Nepal

Maintain books of accounts with the help of accounting staffs which includes payroll preparation, TDS (Tax deducted at Source) calculation and processing of vendor’s invoices.

Maintain Fixed Assets ledger and calculate depreciation on monthly basis using Diminishing Value method.

Monitor and review Value Added Tax (VAT) register and ensure that the collected VAT amount is deposited into government revenue account on quarterly basis.

Prepare quarterly budgets (Estimated income & Expenses based on past data basis) and submit to Board of Directors for approval. Also, analyze and compare budgeted costs and revenue with actual.

Project Accountant March 2004 to Jan 2006

National Construction Company Nepal (NCCN)-Kathmandu, Nepal

Review and approve supplier invoices related to a project

Review and approve time sheets for work related to a project

Review and approve overhead charges to be applied to a project

Review account totals related to project assets and expenses

Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management

Report on project profitability to management.

Report to management regarding the remaining funding available for projects

Create or approve all project-related billings to customers

Close out project accounts upon project completion

Create and submit government reports and tax returns related to projects

Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required

Trainings & Seminars:

IAPA Conference - 2010, Miami, Florida.

WYSTC Conference - 2009, Manchester, UK.

IAPA conference 2009 - Vienna, Austria.

ISWA/WMRAS World Conference - 2008, Singapore.

Microsoft Office Products training from NIIT Kathmandu center.

Academic writing training from British Council Nepal

Thank you.

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