Customer Service Accounting
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SANDIP JOHAL, CPA
Tel: 519-***-****
Email: *********@*******.***
PROFILE
Ethical, detailed professional with an exemplary record of planning and performing audits for non- profit, governmental, manufacturing, privately held and employee benefit plans. I am a strong communicator with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals of all levels. I have a proven track record of working independently with minimal to no supervision as well as in a team. I work hard on continuous learning/education to further my accounting knowledge and am looking for an opportunity to grow within an organization.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES
Certified Public Accountant – State of Michigan
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
EDUCATION
Masters of Science in Accounting, Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting Major, Wayne State University
Seminars/Workshops: Various MACPA and AICPA Auditing and Accounting Seminars
Employment History
Lead Accountant GAAP 2012 - Present
Health Alliance Plan (HAP), Detroit, MI
Monthly prepare GAAP financial statements including explaining monthly variances for all facets of the financial statements reported.
Assist in the preparation of the annual audited financial statements and footnotes.
Ensure all entities are in compliance with accounting guidance and reporting requirements.
Complete monthly journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations and analytical schedules.
Prepare annual Form 990 and Form 990-T for HAP.
Act as lead liaison to consultants responsible for preparing all corporate federal, state and city income tax returns.
Prepare interim and final audit work papers and analytic review comments for all entities.
Senior Accountant 2006 - 2012
George Johnson & Company, CPA Firm, Detroit, MI
Primarily responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing various audits of non-profit, governmental, privately held and employee benefit plans. Duties performed included calculations of sample size, selection of items for audit testing, testing of transactions, verification of existence and ownership, prepare and correct journal entries and prepare financial statements.
Plan, identify, and test controls; present findings and recommend actions to management.
Supervise staff accountants, and review of corresponding work papers
Prepared various tax returns for non-profits (990), benefit plans (5500), and individual tax returns (1040).
Contracted to PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) for two summer audits (2007, 2008)
Contracted to GBQ (Columbus, Ohio Regional CPA Firm) for manufacturing audits during 3 busy seasons (2008, 2009, and 2010).
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Solid background in customer service
Strong analytical, critical, and logical thinking abilities gained through various work opportunities
Ability to evaluate problems and develop solutions
Well organized and highly efficient working in a multi-tasking environment
Ability to plan, organize, and implement projects with strict deadlines
A self-starter, team player and motivator, detail oriented, able to prioritize, strong networking skills, adaptable, and open minded
Exceptional problem solving abilities using own initiative to achieve company objectives
COMPUTER/LANGUAGE SKILLS
Excellent internet research skills
Microsoft Office Suite including: Word, Excel, Access and Power Point
Oracle Financials, Clarity Budget, QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, Engagement CS, Creative Solutions Accounting, ProSystem FX Tax
Proficient in spoken Punjabi, and Hindi
EXTRA CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
Windsor Sports & Culture Club, Treasurer
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