Usha Patel

**** ****** *****,

Snellville, GA ***78

Email: adf6k7@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 678-***-****

Objective:

To attain an accountant position in an organization where I can use my accounting expertise to prepare fair and accurate financial documents for the organization.

Summary of Qualifications:

●10 years of accounting experience

●Detail-oriented, efficient and organized professional with extensive experience in accounting systems

●Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions

●Ability to work with large amounts of data, create financial models and reports

●Strong analytical mindset and ability required

●Strong organizational and follow-up skills

●Proficiency in use of Microsoft tools with intermediate to advanced Excel Required

●Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communications capabilities

●Ability to work independently in a professional manner with a team commitment

Skills:

●General ledger, Journal entry processing, Bank reconciliation, Accounts payable and receivables

●Financial reporting reparation, Expense report processing, Monthly account reconciliation

●Payroll Processing, Payroll and sales tax, Property tax, License and permits

●Roll stock, Inventory.

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Suite, Med Soft, QuickBooks, Creative Solution, JD Edwards, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access,

AS 400, SAP Software, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Mobius Luminist, Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Work brain(HCM ), I-freeway, Smart, Witron, Kiwi plan, FileNet, Citrix XenApp

International Paper Co. - Lithonia, GA (01/07/2019- Present)

Accounting Specialist

Perform month-end analytics and close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, P/L data refreshes and variance explanations, and associated data entry

Enforce accountability as an onsite resource to ensure internal controls are in place for compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines

Accountable for recognizing and closing the gap on Internal Control opportunities and plays a lead role in the plant’s policy & controls compliance adherence

Lead annual fixed asset inventory

Act as key representative for formal audits and lead peer reviews/self-audits.

Manage Balance Sheet Analysis for Quarterly Reviews and Annual Formal Review

Research invoice and account discrepancies, schedule check runs and review output received from data center

Oversee ERP Transactions to SAP; Collaborate with a shipping & receiving coordinator to ensure timely and accurate data entry

Enter and process payroll in Work brain and SAP weekly

Process employee reimbursement, Garnishment. Rewards etc.

Process and print payroll checks bi-weekly

Analyze and answer inquiries related to sales, purchasing, and margin variances

Manage financial transactions for the plant: Vendor Payments, Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order Creation, and other A/P and A/R related functions and answer related questions

Serves as first line of plant finance and payroll support for plant questions

Track expenses and provide historical data upon request

Facilitate the annual records management process for the plant and ensure compliance with policies

Perform ad-hoc analysis in support of Region Generalists as needed

Lead and Participate in other projects/initiatives as required, including plant management, safety meetings, and team calls

Back up office operational tasks as needed

Participant in other month end and quarter end closing projects

Review vendor statements and action valid invoices that are not entered, approved or paid according to established terms

Georgia Department of Revenue - Atlanta, GA (05/01/2017 –01/05/2019)

Financial analysis - II

●Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department

●Full cycle Accounts Payable

●Monitors accounts payable accounting sub-system; analyzes and reconciles accounts payable data and transactions; initiates contact with vendors, state agencies, and a district office regarding payments and develops a solution for accounts payable discrepancies

●Trained new employees A/P systems and policies

●Processes check inquiries and stops payments, and establish procedures for payment processing

●Processes electronic fund transfers (ACH) to district offices and vendors

●Serves as liaison in responding to accounts payable inquiries for solution of routine payment problems or for information or interpretation from third parties, such as vendors or government entities

●Creates and maintains a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation.

●Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior

●Assisting with new vendor setup, including requesting the vendor's information to comply with government regulations

●Increases productivity by developing automated accounting applications; coordinating information requirements

●Codes invoices and accounts; performs detailed reconciliation and research of customer information; and processes account transactions in an accurately and timely manner

●Process payments related payroll employee compensation and benefits i.e. garnishments, insurance, v-ride, life insurance etc.

Record all counties FIFA’s and Fica’s then process the payment

All payroll record keeping processes and identified payroll discrepancies and processed necessary corrections

Coordinated Resolved payroll-related problems or questions

File and pay all monthly and semi-monthly payroll taxes (includes out of state tax)

Analyzes exceptions, reviewing correspondence for follow-up and routes unresolved items to the appropriate departments. Assigns vendor billing discrepancies to the correct line of business

Maintains open and responsive communication lines with internal and external customers. Assists with training associates and performs other duties as assigned

Process procurement card (creating P-card vouchers and payments)

Processing accounting receivables and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures

Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data

Preparing bills receivable, create and post vouchers and bank deposits

Created and updated Excel spreadsheets to document office activity and create reports

D. R. Horton - Conyers, GA (contract) (Sep 2016 – Nov 2016)

Accounts Payable Specialist

●Review and prioritize all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment

●Process 100+ utilities and property tax invoices

●Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly 1099 maintenance

●Respond to all vendor inquiries

●Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies

Anthony International - Conyers, GA (contract) (Nov 2015 –Feb 2016)

Accounts Payable Specialist

Process 2 way and 3-way PO matching invoices utilizing the designated Finance accounting system. Process 2-way manual payment requests

Printed disbursement checks, ensuring all necessary documentation is attached and obtaining supervisors' approval per departmental procedures

●Assist in month end closing

●Maintains vendor file information

●Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.

●Resolves open credits on vendor statements working closely with the business units for accounting and approval

●Communicate directly with the business units when necessary to achieve validation of open invoices or corrective action if required by the vendor for resolution

●Performs month end close procedures

●Communicate with Category Managers, Disbursements, Treasury and Accounts Payable to complete actions

●Provide professional expertise and assistance in the continuous improvement process to enhance transactional processing

●Create journal entries and input into SAP accounting system

●Work with vendors and other Accounts Payable groups to research any discrepancies

Atlanta Cutlery Corp & Museum Replicas LTD - Conyers, GA (Jan 2012 – Nov2015)

Staff Accountant

●Managing and approve financial transactions across all fund groups including general accounting, post award accounting, accounts payable, cash receipts, expenses report processing, journal entry processing

●Supporting the accounts payable department with activities necessary to pay the obligations of the organization

●Receiving and verifying invoices, requisitions, and expense reports. Verifies that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures. Prepares, researches, and pays invoices

●Respond to inquiries from vendors and company personnel. Performing research to resolve statements, credits, problem invoices, and disputes. Preparing reports for the management

●Managing the weekly check run, maintaining updated files and keeps organized customs brokers and supplier’s contracts and other company’s legal documents on file

●Assisting in the preparation of tax documents and supports the month-end closing procedures

●Create and maintain documentation as it relates to accounting process and procedures

●Reconciliation of credit cards, all employees expense, and any other office expenses.

●Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts

●Prepared monthly sales tax and Use Tax

●Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts

DIJP CPA (Public Accounting) FIRM - Norcross, GA (May 2009 – June 2011)

Accountant & Payroll Administrator

●Managed and approved financial transactions across all fund groups including general accounting

●Prepared monthly financial for 30 businesses including analyzing and explaining the financial to partner and clients

●Reconciled monthly balance sheets as assigned for various accounts. Prepare and enter month end journal entries into the Creative Solution software

●Prepared monthly sales tax for totals clients

●Prepared weekly/bi-weekly/monthly/ and quarterly payroll and reports. Prepared monthly & quarterly payroll taxes 941, GA-V, GA-7, DOL

●Prepared annual payroll taxes. Prepared monthly sales tax return. Answered phone calls from clients and responded to their specific questions regarding financing

●Prepared property tax and Business License by using sales tax software. Assumed and performed other duties and responsibilities as needed for management

Holiday Inn Express - Covington, GA (May 2009 –April 2013)

Front Desk / Shift Supervisor

R. Jayantilal & Co. - Mumbai, India (May 2004 – Oct 2008)

Staff Accountant

●Performed accounts reconciliations and analyzed balance sheet accounts

●Completed month-end procedures consistently, accurately and on-time for journal entries and accruals

●Assisted with financial reporting preparation and distribution and assisted in year-end audit

●Maintained positive relationship with all the staff members of the company

●Resolution of Customer Disputes and Billing Issue

●Responsible for Cash Applications and customer invoicing

●Handled daily cash and check receipts

●Cross train on other duties such as daily internal cash reporting and bank reconciliations.

●Reconcile and track prepaid expenses such as insurance, bonds, goodwill, financing expenses, etc.

Educational Details:

Bachelor’s In Accounting with Computer Application (April 2004)

Smt. M.P. Shah College and University

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