Accounting Manager Accounts Payable
Resume:
Vijay A. Dora
Farmington, CT 06032
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Summary:
I am an accounting professional with extensive experience in Budgeting, Internal Auditing, and Supervision of various financial functions. I have worked in the Green Energy Financial Institute, Nursing College, State Agency, Utility company, and Insurance Agency. I possess considerable knowledge of cost accounting, governmental accounting, and general accounting principles and practices. Additionally, I have expertise in financial management, including auditing, payroll, and cash management. I am skilled in preparing Financial Statements and Financial Ratios utilizing GAAP and GASB methods. I am proficient in various computer software and have strong analytical and communication skills. I hold an MBA in Finance (January 2002) and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting (December 1991).
Professional Experience:
Accounting Manager, Inclusive Prosperity Capital (IPC), Hartford, CT (June 2023 – October 2023):
- Lead daily operations of the accounting department, providing support to various financial programs and products.
- Train and mentor current and new staff members.
- Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for over 40 subsidiaries.
- Ensure accuracy of financial ledger entries, reports, audits, and tax equity partnerships.
- Coordinate with tax preparers for IRS Form 990 and tax returns.
- Identify and implement process improvements and new accounting procedures.
- Maintain financial security by enforcing internal controls.
- Research and interpret data to answer accounting and financial questions.
Director of Finance, Stone Academy, East Hartford, CT (2022 – 2023):
- Manage all finance activities, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Lead and review the finance and accounting team.
- Prepare financial reports and reconciliations, including cash flow statements.
- Research, plan, and implement finance department initiatives.
- Assist with software and system implementation.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
Accounting Supervisor, State of Connecticut, Dept. of Correction, Wethersfield, CT (1994 – 2022):
- Provide support in general accounting, accounts payable, billing, credit/collection, and payroll functions.
- Collaborate with IT to automate manual processes and improve efficiency.
- Establish accounting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance.
- Review accounting information to resolve inaccuracies.
- Implement and enforce internal accounting controls.
- Prepare and distribute reports for operations and management.
- Assist in financial statement preparation and year-end audit.
- Support special projects and assigned tasks.
Senior Accountant, Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation, Hartford, CT (1994 – 1994):
- Prepare and evaluate monthly and annual financial statements.
- Compile and report tax returns and payroll taxes.
- Analyze and monitor balance sheet accounts.
- Facilitate accounts receivable and accounts payable processing.
- Update reports required for financial reporting.
Senior Accountant, Goodwin, Loomis & Britton, Inc. (Insurance Agency), Hartford, CT (1985 – 1993):
- Prepare financial statements and ratios for Property and Casualty Insurance, and Group & Life Insurance.
- Develop and implement cash management procedures.
- Reconcile bank accounts and maintain payroll records.
- Calculate and report payroll and sales tax.
- Analyze general ledger accounts and reconcile premium accounts.
- Maintain fixed assets schedule and assist in supervising department staff.
Accomplishments:
- Achieved significant cost savings in training and paperwork.
- Ensured efficient and timely output.
- Promoted self-confidence and self-reliance among support staff.
- Implemented standardized and consistent reporting.
- Devised, implemented, and evaluated accounting procedures and systems.
Education:
- MBA in Finance, January 2002.
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting, December 1991
Education
UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD
200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
MBA – Finance and Accounting, January 2002
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06051.
BS in Accounting, December 1991.
Computer Skill
Various Business Application knowledge such as:
Core-CT – Proficiency in the following modules such as Accounts Receivable, Billing, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Inventory (Asset Management), Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), and General Ledger modules. Developed several EPM queries to produce the agency’s expenditure, Payroll, Sales, Accounts Receivable, Cash reports, and General Ledger reports.
a) Microsoft 365 – Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point (Intermediate & Advanced level)
b) Microsoft Access, Windows XP, Windows 11
c) Microsoft Great Plain Dynamics (Cost Accounting)
d) NetSuite, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft TEAMS, Zoom
e) FRX (Financial Statements Reporting)
f) Financial Asset Software (Capital Assets and Depreciation)
g) QuickBooks Premier 2022 & Quicken
h) Various Software implementation skills, Worked with MIS Unit and IT Consultant
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