Gurpreet Bhandal
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Education
Certificate of Advanced Accounting Proficiency (CAAP) Santa Clara University, September 2017
Bachelor of Science, Business Management & Econ
University of California, Merced, June 2017
Professional Experience
Accounts Payable Specialist
Malcolm Drilling San Francisco, CA Feb 2022 to Sept 2022 & April 2023 to May 2023
■ Evaluate internal control processes, review and evaluate transactions for accuracy, and determine compliance with applicable laws and procedures.
■ Compile detailed analysis and research in order to recommend action or change in procedures through reports for colleagues and management. Participate in the development of department procedures and performance measures.
■ Review actual expenses versus budget and issue monthly variance reports. Research reports to analyze the impact of depreciation, labor, materials across jobs and districts.
■ Conducts analyses and research in such areas as financial and expense performance through profit or loss, comparing estimates, uncovering inefficiencies and excess costs Audit Associate
Chavan & Associates Oct 2022 to March 2023
■ Conduct financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations for clients in various industries.
■ Perform risk assessments, develop audit plans, and execute audit procedures in accordance with professional standards and regulations.
■ Prepare workpapers, audit reports, and other client deliverables to document findings and recommendations.
■ Communicate with clients to discuss audit issues, provide recommendations, and answer questions.
■ Assist in the preparation of financial statements, tax returns, and other compliance reports.
■ Stay current on accounting and auditing standards, regulations, and best practices.
■ Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of engagements and achieve quality objectives.
■ Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
■ Participate in firm-wide initiatives to improve processes, procedures, and quality control. Accounts Payable Specialist
Bigge Crane & Rigging Co. Oakland, CA Jan 2020 to May 2021
■ Daily duties consist of reconciling statements and investigating any discrepancies detected to processing invoices.
■ Managing 400+ vendor accounts and relationships reflecting increasing levels of responsibility
■ Demonstrate strong communication skills for dealing with co-workers and vendors. Display good organization skills for monitoring and working with a number of financial documents. Deploy critical thinking skills for solving problems.
■ Participate in special projects for financial audits by preparing sales tax records for different states.
Assistant Director/Lead Teacher-Tutor
Genius Kids Pleasanton-Bernal Pleasanton, CA June 2016 to Dec 2019
■ Responsible for interpreting and understanding written and oral instructions; complying with state licensing regulations.
■ Ensuring the understanding and compliance of the staff and students. While applying established procedures to situations that are non-routine requiring evaluation and ingenuity. Preparing schedules and recommending action or change for assigned projects.
■ Assist in preparing budgets for the facility through detailed analysis and research.
■ Write reports on day to day operations; prepare procedure manuals; handle business correspondence.