KANWAL (KAM) MINHAS, M.B.A.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced professional seeks an opportunity to add value utilizing accounting skills. Adept in all accounting tasks including and not limited to payroll, bookkeeping, financial analysis and human resources. Strong motivation, enthusiasm, communication, and problem-solving ability. Attention to detail. Able to move into new responsibility and provide quick turnaround.

SKILLS

Finance

Accounting report preparation, reconciliation and closing (A/P, A/R, banking, QuickBooks)

Financial records and cash flow monitoring

Income and expense trend tracking (monthly, quarterly and yearly)

Budget development ($1 - $21 million)

Payroll processing

Accounting systems, policies, and procedures and internal controls development

Company account set-up

Negotiated favorable pricing for vendor contracts Human Resources

Recruiting and onboarding of professionals and support staff

Collaborative and supportive work style

Positive synergy and commitment to teamwork

Technical

Proficient in the use of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook,Payroll software (ADP, Paycheck, Heartland)

QuickBooks (2014 - desktop and on-line)

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Staff Accountant/Business Manager New Jersey 2012–Present

Aspen USA Inc., Dr. Julie Lachman, ND LLC, Practice Solutions

Facilitated processing of all accounting, bookkeeping and financial transactions / analysis of multi-industry practices. Strong focus on meeting timeline, output and process improvements and customer satisfaction.

*Processed biweekly payroll with high accuracy

*Implemented protocols to improve time card reporting and processing

*Monitored the balance of all payroll runs and changes in legal requirements including minimum wage, the local tax rate, and related federal and state regulations

*Developed system to track event changes in the payroll processing cycles (pay increase, bonus payment, garnishment)

*Developed system to account for financial transactions, established chart of accounts and defined bookkeeping policies and procedures to replace a broken system

*Ensured timely reconciliations and monthly closing for all company accounts, including journal postings

*Maintained accounts by verifying, allocating and posting transactions

*Balanced accounts for petty cash, credit card, and bank statements

*Addressed posting errors in QuickBooks

*Developed highly organized electronic system to maintain records

*Prepared financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends

*Ensured compliance with federal and state legal requirements; ensured adherence to requirements

*Negotiated $45,000 saving in Workers Compensation and Malpractice premiums

Manager

Surgical Anesthesia Associates Washington, DC 2008-2011 Planned, organized, directed and evaluated all practice systems including, finance, personnel management, scheduling, billing, collections and compliance.

Negotiated cost reductions in locum tenum rates malpractice, health benefits, and bank fees

*Negotiated 3% - 8% increase in insurance payer fees

*Ensured timely turn around on accounts receivables

*Reviewed monthly financial reports for anomalies

*Provided timely facilitation of recruiting, licensing, credentialing and the orientation of locum tenum

Accountant / Manager

Trenton Anesthesiology Associates Trenton, NJ 2006-2008

Built an administrative foundation of all business functions. Fixed a broken financial accounting system.

*Reviewed payroll ledger and corrected deduction errors

*Designed Excel tracking system to account for cash collections

*Ensured high degree of accuracy in QuickBooks posting and payroll processing

*Ensured timely posting of all expense and revenue transactions

*Implemented an effective filing system for all records (A/P, Payroll, CMEs, P&L)

*Relocated business administration functions to new site with minimum

downtime

Administrator

Pain Centers of New Jersey Clark, NJ (12-month assignment) 2005

*Ensured efficiency in all financial operations. Focused on making improvements in the accounting process.

*Monitored office supply levels and reordered as needed

*Tagged and monitored fixed assets

*Paid supplier invoices in a timely manner

*Collected sales taxes from customers and remitted to IRS

*Ensured that receivables were collected promptly

*Ensured timely accounting for all cash receipts and bank deposits

*Conducted monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts

Administrator

UMDNJ, Department of Anesthesiology Newark, NJ 2003-2004

Provided administrative oversight for all financial processes.

*Reviewed statements, invoices, receipts and charges for accuracy

*Ordered inventory and maintained adequate level of supplies

*Ensured accuracy in time reporting

*Established a framework to develop and monitor operations budget (including capital budgets)

*Managed $11 million budget

Administrator/Financial Analyst

Johns Hopkins Anesthesiology Baltimore, MD 1993-2003

Performed all financial analysis and accounting functions for department. Promoted from Financial Analyst (1994) to Senior Financial Analyst (1995), Senior Manager (1999) and Assistant Administrator (2001).

*Ensured all accounts payables posted timely to reflect accuracy in Profit & Loss Statements

*Developed and monitored $21 million budget

*Implemented financial controls to ensure performance within budget

*Developed 15 product line Profit & Loss (with graphical presentation), corrected for anomalies

*Cleared $2.7 million charge posting deficit within first five weeks of assuming responsibility

EDUCATION University of Baltimore, MBA – Accounting and Finance, University of Toronto, BA – Urban Studies.

Course work: QuickBooks, accounting, finance, bookkeeping, social media marketing, team building and conflict resolution

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