Nisha Gupta
acvv99@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE Seeking a position in the accounting field where excellent analytical and technical skills can be utilized to
improve the company's profitability.
EDUCATION University of Houston- Houston, TX Graduation: May 2012
B.B.A- Bachelor of Business Administration
Major: Accounting
EXPERIENCE DICKINSON WRIGHT- Troy, MI CURRENT
Financial Analyst
Perform monthly balancing of member-related accounts (draws, capital, etc.)
Prepare annual Firm budget; Net Contribution report; Profit Sharing calculation
Prepare annual federal, state and local tax schedules/forms/quarterly estimates
Prepare spreadsheets and filings for annual insurance renewal programs
Prepare billing & working attorney reports and other relevant analyses for monthly financial packages
Monitor Equity/Income/Consulting Member compensation: Allocations Statistics/Draw Analysis/Special Distributions; Use of Capital payments/Profit Sharing contributions; Member nominations/selected comp schedules; Imputed parking income calculations; Political contribution charge-backs; Departing Member workout sheets; Fringe Benefit charge-backs
Prepare statistical information for annual Associates and Of Counsel reviews
Prepare and compile periodic survey responses
Perform incentive bonus computations for separate Member/Of Counsel contracts
Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual sales and use tax returns
Perform special projects as determined by the Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Finance and Assistant Controllers
AIG- Valic -Houston, TX May 2011- September 2015
Senior Staff Accountant (Fund Accounting)
Involved in the collection, reconciliation and posting of unit values, share values, and fund company distributions
Played a key role in the collection and analysis of Net Asset Values and distributions from various mutual fund companies (Pricing)
Performed special projects supporting the Variable and Mutual Fund trading and reconciliation functions which includes duties such as daily reconciliations, monthly reconciliations, trend reports and analysis, problem solving specific trouble points and developing new processes
Managed a team responsible for fee invoicing and payment administration processes, as well as reconciling payments with accruals (12B-1 and SubTA)
Responsible for financial reporting in the Variable Accounting and Reporting Group
Analyzed, prepared, and reconciled of monthly and quarterly financial statements using supporting schedules for multiple accounts
Compiled Quarter and Year-end close for STAT and GAAP accounting
Maintained and modified complex spreadsheets used for reconciliation and reporting
Excelled in analyzing market and economic factors that drive business results
Analyzed data and research accounting and financial issues
Maintained accurate and well-documented papers that support all work produced
Led all logistics and support set by management for external auditors
AIG- American General- Houston, TX May 2010- May 2011 Accounting Specialist
Responsible for pricing the company’s variable annuity and variable universal life products
Played a key role in the Variable Product Accounting department
Accounted for daily asset and monthly GL account reconciliations
Prepared annual financial statements and assisted with other related tasks and projects
Translated department’s operational functions into financial statements
Interpreted internal policies and procedures to solve variety of complex problems
SKILLS
Self-motivated, effective communication & presentation skills, and all-round team player
Strong ability to achieve long-term goals and meet operational deadlines
Keen sense in details and precision to ensure accuracy in all tasks
Maintains composure in high pressure and demanding environments
Tremendous problem solving skills and incredible organizational skills
Capacity to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Knowledge in accounting, audit practices and principles, and funds management
Expert in MS Excel, Word, Crystal Reports, Elite Enterprise, Power Point, Access, Perfect HR, Chrome River, QuickBooks, Monarch, FileZilla, Hyperion, UVT, Bloomberg and SAP.
Languages: Hindi, Urdu, and Spanish
REFERENCES Available upon request