Human Resources Accounting

Kaur Gagandeep

Renton, WA ***** * 602-***-**** * ***************@*****.***

Seeking a challenging position that will allow me to implement the knowledge I have attained in the field of Finance, as well as utilizing my interpersonal and organizational skills and abilities with the opportunity for professional growth.

Personality Traits

Personality Traits: Work Ethic, Motivation, Analytical & Intellectual Aptitude, Team Leadership, Effective communication skills and Problem solving capabilities.

Known for approachability and calm demeanor.

Ability to multi-task and to work with little or no supervision.

Proficient with MS Office: Excel and other accounting related software.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Major Accomplishments

Solid knowledge of current accounting practices with 5 plus years of experience.

Strong knowledge of standard Accounting Principles and accounting procedures.

Strong ability to meet challenging client requirements.

Improved my business communication skills through answering phone calls and customer enquiries as well as following outbound enquiries both in verbal communication and email correspondence.

Built successful professional relationships with fellow colleagues who I have assisted with their sourcing projects in meeting deadlines and producing a high standard of work, as well as contributing to the overall efficiency of the team.

Professional Experience

JDA SOFTWARE, INC – Scottsdale, AZ Jun '14 to Dec 14

Sr. Payroll Specialist

Verified new hire paperwork complies with requirements and entered into ADP.

Managed payroll process with time & attendance systems, general ledger interfaces & business rules that includes multi state payroll processing.

Enter and maintain all payroll information for all employees (system set-up, time sheet collection, time entry, 401k deductions and loans, advance, other deductions, employee tax withholding, garnishments, salary increases, retroactive pay adjustments, bonuses, commissions, direct deposit).

Prepared and transmitted direct deposit files by deadlines.

Practiced timely and accurate preparation of all payroll operations working closely with Human Resources department to ensure that payroll actions was in conformance with employment benefits practices and accounting procedures.

Ensured proper employee contribution deductions were in place for medical, dental insurance, 401k, transit and parking reimbursements.

Interfaced routinely with Human Resources on employee benefits issues (deductions, workers compensation, vacation, retirement payments, 401 (k) plan, COBRA, etc.) to ensure timely and accurate processing.

Responsibly verified time card completion, insured all approval signatures were in place and provided resolution for any discrepancies.

Process pager pay and overtime for employees’ semi-monthly.

Managed all payroll general ledger accounts, to include account reconciliations and monthly accruals.

Managed the state payroll tax reporting, including quarterly and year-end returns.

Audited & validated data transmitted to 3rd party administration for insurance carriers, FSA, & 401K plans to ensure data integrity & accuracy.

Assist with auditing and verifying the accuracy of all semi-monthly payroll information for the Chief Financial Officer.

Reconcile pay adjustments, leave, 401k, FSA and Bonuses semi-monthly.

Enter Journal Entries, Cash Receipts and Payroll deduction.

Reconciled payroll bank account & developed process to eliminate outstanding checks.

Process manual and live checks and employee adjustments as required.

Respond and research any issues regarding payroll.

Assist in the preparation and review of year-end reconciliations pertaining to payroll.

Assist with reporting requests as needed.

Assist with Workday Interface design, research and testing.

Demonstrated proficiencies in transforming & streamlining a process for better efficiency & help reduce the risk for errors.

Provided favorable input in the development and monitoring of payroll accounting internal controls and procedures.

Completed special projects accurately and within the allocated time frame.

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KHALSA MCBREARTY ACCOUNTANCY, LLP ("KMA") – Phoenix, AZ

Regional Public Accounting Firm

Auditor/Accountant Sep '11 to Dec ‘13

Auditing Experience:

Followed audit program for the areas as assigned by the Senior Auditor.

Analyzed, tested and corroborated operating procedures, documents and systems.

Performed several testing to make sure adherence to GAAP, corporate policies and procedures.

Obtained cash, debt, and legal confirmations to determine accuracy of cash balance, obligations and status of pending litigations, if any.

Sample asset additions made during the year by verifying vendor invoices for existence of such assets.

Audited and tested journals, purchase orders, invoices, payroll, fixed assets, bad debts, statements, third party payments, etc for private companies.

Ensured that cash is handled as per prescribed rules, and established procedures.

Evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of, and compliance with, internal controls and operating procedures.

Reviewed and interpreted IT contracts, policies and procedures.

Obtained and examined appropriate audit evidences in support of the audit finding.

Generated concise and well organized work papers.

Documentation for firm Peer Review.

Accounting Experience:

Reconciled Bank Statements and prepared payroll for various client to client satisfaction, as well as for internal accounting.

Responsible for researching all outstanding reconciling items on bank reconciliations and resolving all issues.

Responsible for researching the cause behind the month end schedules being out of balance with the general ledger and correcting all accounts.

Reconciled all P&L accounts for various companies on a monthly basis to ensure that accounts are in balance and generate financial statements and reports.

Implemented reconciliations of P&L accounts for three of the companies that have never been reconciled.

Prepared month end closing journal entries as needed.

Prepared Form 1099-Misc for all qualified vendors and filed appropriate reports.

Prepared Income tax returns for various corporations, partnership firms, and individuals.

Prepared review and compilation engagements and assist Senior Auditor for reviewing and compiling the financials.

RANDEEP PAPER BOARD MILLS – Amritsar, India

Assistant Account Executive

April '06 to Mar ‘09

Responsible for maintaining day to day cash inflows and outflows.

Reconciled all P&L accounts on a monthly basis to ensure that accounts are in balance and generate financial statements and reports.

Prepared payroll and month end closing journal entries as needed.

Performed research work for the marketing department.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Tempe, AZ

Master of Science in Accountancy expected Nov 2014 2013 to Present

GPA: 3.84 with 21 credits of 36 credit program completed

PUNJAB TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY Amritsar, India

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) 2009-2011

Major - Finance, Minor - Marketing

US equivalent GPA: 4.0 (21st ranked over 20,000 students)

GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY Amritsar, India

Bachelor of Computer Applications 2006-2009

US equivalent GPA: 3.92 (20th ranked of over 20,000 students)

Key Skills Activities

ACCOUNTING: Peoplesoft FMS, BlackLine, QuickBooks, Quicken

LANGUAGES: Familiar with C, C++, VB, SQL, HTML

DATABASE: MS Office, Familiar with Oracle 9i

TAX: Lacerte

OTHER: Workday (HR), Oracle Financials

Gymnast

Celebrated musician

Declaration

I hereby certify that all the information provided here is correct to the best of my knowledge.

Kaur Gagandeep

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