Accounts Payable Financial Reporting

Saroj Punamia

Pleasanton, CA ***** 925-***-**** ad5y52@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/saroj-punamia-b328a422/

US Citizen

Detail-oriented and process-driven accounting professional with over two decades of experience in HR Tech, poised to excel in an accounting role within a fast-moving, growth-stage company. Proficient in overseeing end-to-end Accounts Payable functions, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliation, while also offering expertise in financial reporting and analysis to drive company operations forward. Skilled in optimizing workflows, implementing automated processes with a proven track record of generating cost savings and fostering positive vendor relationships through prompt and accurate payments.

Areas of Expertise

Accounts Payable Management Invoice Processing Vendor Relationship Management Financial Reporting and Analysis Regulatory Compliance Process Optimization Cost Savings Initiatives AR Billing and receipts Payroll Processing Bank Reconciliation Expense Reimbursement 1099 Reporting

Netsuite, Intacct, Quickbooks, Expensify, Tallie, Paylocity & MS Office Accounting software packages.

Professional Experience

Mineral Inc. (now Mitratech Holdings), Pleasanton, CA 2005 - Present

Sr. Accountant, Accounts Payable Specialist - supported growth from 80 to 270 employees

Oversaw the accounts' payable function, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliation, while also providing expertise in financial reporting and analysis to support company operations.

Managed end-to-end Accounts Payable workflows in accordance with US GAAP, including:

oVendor onboarding and relationship management (as company changed entities during acquisition).

oInvoice processing and reconciling in Netsuite (250 - 275 per month).

oACH and wire processing (200 - 225 per month).

oEmployee expense report and reimbursement processing in Expensify (125 - 150 per month).

oCredit card transactions and payments processing in Netsuite (150 - 175 per month).

oManaging fixed assets and amortization schedules in Excel.

oBank reconciliation.

oAssisted in month end close workflows (~10 years of month-end cycle experience).

oQuarter-end days payable outstanding (DPO) calculation.

o1099 processing via Trac1099 (~100 filings).

Spearheaded the development and execution of automated Accounts Payable processes, optimizing invoice approval and vendor payment workflows to slash processing time, boost operational efficiency, and generate substantial cost savings by eliminating unnecessary mailing expenses.

Played a pivotal role in supporting the annual audit process for Accounts Payable, contributing to the seamless execution of accurate and punctual "close-out" procedures during both month-end and year-end cycles, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls.

Diligently maintained vendor records, meticulously updating tax and payment information to facilitate seamless processing of 1099 forms at year-end, thereby ensuring compliance with tax regulations and fostering positive vendor relationships through prompt and accurate payments.

Jr. Accountant, Accounts Receivable & Payroll - supported growth from 12 employees to 80 employees

Managed the accounts receivable process, ensuring timely invoicing and collections, while also overseeing payroll activities to guarantee accurate and timely disbursement of employee compensation.

Handled all aspects of Accounts Payable processes, including expense reimbursement, bank reconciliation, vendor payments, and 1099s.

Processed payroll and post journal entries, calculated sales commissions and workers comp. premiums, and set up various state payroll tax accounts.

Other Experiences:

TransAmerica Insurance Finance, Pleasanton, CA as Contract processor.

CSAA, Dublin, CA as travel and DMV representative.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Business & Economics

University of Bombay, Mumbai, India

Supplemental courses in Accounting, Computers & Payroll

De Anza College, Ohlone College, Las Positas College

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