Hiral Patel,

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Home 510-***-****/ Cell 510-***-****

acvnb4@r.postjobfree.com

Summary: Seeking for a position as a Junior Accountant in which I can fully utilize my educational knowledge, accountancy principles, computer, and general office skills that would make a positive contribution to the organization. I am a fast learner, prepared to take additional responsibility, and a hardworking individual who is able to master skills quickly. Highly motivated individual completing multiple tasks simultaneously, setting priorities, and taking pride in my work.

Acquired Skills:

Fast Learner and Reliable

Extensive in computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)

Trilingual (English, Hindi, and Gujarati)

Education:

Cal State East Bay University, Hayward, CA

M.S. Degree, Taxation, December 2013

Cal State East Bay University, Hayward, CA

B.S. Degree, Accounting and Finance, June 2011

GPA 3.70

Carrington College, San Leandro, CA

A.S. Degree, Pharmacy Technology, October 2008

GPA 4.0

Work Experience:

Direct Line, Fremont, CA 08/2015-Present

Account Payable/ Accounting Clerk

Perform accounting duties including processing payables and receivables

Check, verify, and process vendor payments and cut checks

Reconciling credit card statements

Matching and validating PO invoices in accounts payable

Respond to emails related to payment activity

Enter Timecards Data/Entry weekly into QuickBooks

Analyze and resolve invoice discrepancies and balance vendor statements to accounts payable and rectify all discrepancies.

Assist Office Manager with Payroll

Responsible for complete and accurate data entry and maintenance of all employee related information in PCMX

Union and non-union payroll /prevailing wage time entry

Ensure sick /vacation requests are entered into payroll

Review and audit payroll with Accounting / Office Manager

Employee Data Integrity with inputting data into the accounting system.

Review all employee expenses and adjustments including per diem amounts, reimbursements,

and deductions and manually input data into payroll

Ensure all payment within credit term and resolve related credit hold issues

Perform filing and general administrative tasks

Bank of America, Union City, CA 04/2014-(Seasonal)

Data Entry

Processing Tax Returns

Data Entry

Sears, Hayward, CA 11/2013-Present

Sales Associate

Open credit cards, leasing contracts, and layaway including reward memberships (Shop Your Way)

Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating gift cards, coupons, and balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.

Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.

Assembled in-store marketing displays.

Tracked down sources of special products and services to meet customers’ special needs.

Extended warranties by offering discounts and promotions to ensure high customer retention rate.

Informed members about sales and promotions in a friendly and engaging manner, personally and via PA store announcements.

Contacted customers frequently after store visits to ensure members are aware of current promotions and specials to drive up sales contribution

Landmark Villa, Hayward, CA 5/2012-12/2013

Concierge (Administrative Assistant) / Lead Waitstaff

Offered open and supportive communications to team, providing leadership, guidance and support at improving to employee's performance.

Assisted with all Human Resource functions including scheduling to physicals and labs appointments, performed orientation with new hires, and training.

Assisted team of Managers such as; Executive Directors, Business Office Directors, Resident Care Directors, Marketing Directors, Activity Directors, Dietician Directors & Maintenance Directors.

Assisted Business Office Director with employees scheduling.

Assisted in double auditing of 100+ residents files and 50+ employee files.

Performed Marketing duties such as doing tours with clients and going over information services and procedures in regards to the company.

Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in – person requests for information.

Performed secretarial duties such as meeting scheduling, appointments set ups, faxing and mailing.

Answered multiple phone lines and took written messages and route them to appropriate staff.

Handled delicate situations such as – customer requests, special needs and complaints.

Announced special events through intercom, monitor residents for every meal & kept track of records, create flyers for special events, answer resident call on intercom and direct them to appropriate staff.

Maintained office supplies by checking in all departments if needed, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, verifying receipts of supplies.

Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout the office. Made copies, sent faxes and handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence.

Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents.

Added new material to file records and created new records.

Deluxe Inn Motel, Hayward, CA 1/2007-06/2012

Concierge

Greet guests and manage the registration process

Ask for identification and ensure that the provided credentials are accurate

Operate hotel switchboard, take calls and provide information and transfer calls

Take reservations over the telephones and in person

Answer queries regarding the hotel’s services and charges

Process credit card transactions and cash handling

Volunteer Experience:

San Leandro Hospital, San Leandro, CA 9/2008 - 10/2008

Pharmacy Technician (Externship 240 hours)

Assisted pharmacist in the preparation, distribution, and record keeping of controlled substances.

Prepared pharmacy products through an understanding of physical characteristics of medications, which required special packaging or handling.

Operated specialized pharmacy equipment such as dispensing devices and prepared I.V. compounds in the laminar hood.

Checked for expiration dates and stocked shelves and pulled drugs

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