KISHOR (Krist) C. THAKKAR

** **** ******, #**, ******, Ma 01801 781-***-**** adgy69@r.postjobfree.com

Mission and Vision statement:

• Streamlined processes, implemented new technologies, cut costs.

• Captured more prompt payment discounts or improved the payment process.

• Department goes above and beyond to provide excellent customer service.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook, QuickBooks, Oracle 11I, and R12, Mass 500 –Best & Great Plain 10, J.D. Edwards, Open Accounts, NetSuite, Intaact, Concur & Liberty Tax Service applications.

Corporate level accounting experience, strong technical GAAP accounting skills.

A self-starter with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and SOX compliance.

Strong reconciliation skills and solid knowledge of general accounting principles with Process Improvements.

I am flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and priorities.

Detailed oriented, self-motivated and have the ability to follow up and follow through in a timely manner, with minimal supervision. Mentor and train junior staff as needed.

IXYS Integrated Circuit Division – Littelfuse – Senior Staff Accountant – AP Supervisor – Beverly, Ma. Aug 2018- Oct 2020

Supervised monthly close activities such as preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet and P&L accounts, and performing analytical reviews,

Managed and review work of accountants covering areas such as expense accruals, fixed assets.

Improve and build appropriate systems and processes to facilitate timely and accurate closing of monthly financial statements.

Support the external reporting process, coordinating with the external reporting team to ensure that key inputs are provided timely

Assisting with quarterly review and annual financial statement audit preparation, helping to ensure that high-quality financial information and documentation is created and easily accessible

Coordinate and manage the resolution of significant matters as part of the annual audit and quarterly reviews conducted by independent accountants

Supervised accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, and project accounting; ensures accuracy and

Participating in process improvement activities including enhancing current financial processes, and leverage technology to increase effectiveness.

Cambridge Innovation Center – Senior Project Accountant- Boston – Ma. Mar- July 2018

• Prepared month-end journal entries and completed account reconciliations QuickBooks Enterprise.

• Analyzed of fluctuations in expenses, accruals and prepaid and critical balance sheet accounts.

• Summarizes financial status and preparing financial statements for management and GAAP reporting.

• Maintained schedules and assisted with requests as needed to support year end audit work.

• Prepared sales/use tax returns for multiple states.

Madison Security Group – Senior Staff Accountant. Lowell, Ma May 2017-Feb 2018

Prepare financial statements and analyze variances.

Review cash entries and payables posted by the AR and AP Clerks.

Research accounting standards and regulations, prepare memos, and implement changes as necessary to maintain compliance with US GAAP and other regulations.

Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operational data.

Responsibilities related to the monthly and quarterly close, work closely with Corporate Accounting team members as well as Finance, Tax, Treasury and Human Resources.

Complete ad-hoc accounting projects.

Lightower Fiber Network – ONS Cash Management Specialist - Boxborough, Ma Dec 2015- Oct 2016

American Tower Corporation - A/P Control Coordinator. - Woburn, MA June 2011 – Dec 2015

Manage Early Pay Vendor Program ($40m) with total discount saving of over $1.5m in 2014 (Projected $900k for 2014).

Supervise Utility Portfolio ($30m) for making payment to Utility & Telecom companies for over 29,000 tower sites with saving of $20k in late payment and late fee. Manage Outsource AP partner portfolio with process improvements.

Working very closely with AP Coordinator, Project Manager and Vendors to facilitate the timely resolution of outstanding transactions, invoice holds and payment issues

Research and resolve discrepancies related to quantity and quality of products ordered versus quantity and quality actually received. Streamlined processes, implemented new technologies, cut costs.

Resolve complex invoice discrepancies by researching POs and PO holds and acquiring invoice approvals in a timely manner.

P card charges processing for over 140 Employees from Excel spreadsheet to Oracle 11i with improvement in processing to reduced data entry.

Oversee the matching, coding, auditing, and entering of 150 invoices on Oracle 11i.

Developed, recommended, document and implemented departmental policies, procedures and processes for internal AP portfolio. Department goes above and beyond to provide excellent customer service

Developed procedures for handling corporate accounts payable, maintain vendor W-9 file, 1099 reporting, sales & use tax.

Brightcove, Inc. – Consultant_ Senior Accounts Payable_ Cambridge, MA July-2010-Feb 2011

Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. Consultant_ Danvers, MA May – June 2010

Sentillion – Consultant – Senior A/P Coordinator_ Andover, MA Jan – April 2010

Mascoma Inc. – Consultant - AP Coordinator_ Brighton, MA May – June 2009

BFS Associates – Consultant – Senior A/P Coordinator_ Watertown, MA Jan - March 2009

Winter & Wyman – A123 System_ Consultant – Senior A/P Coordinator Oct 2008 – Jan 2009

Coordinated with supervisor to improve the efficiency of the department and meet all deadlines.

Oversee the matching, coding, auditing, and entering of 150 invoices on Oracle 11i with Process Improvements.

Maintained purchase order system and coding of all vendor invoices and over 50 Expense reports on Great Plains.

Assisted with month end close with Fixed Assets on Oracle.

Extensive inter-action with Purchasing Department in regards to quantity and pricing issues on Netsuite.

Managed team of 4. Department goes above and beyond to provide excellent customer service.

Robert Half – Consultant – Senior A/P Coordinator Oct 2007 – Oct 2008

Progress Software Inc. - Bedford, MA

Oxford Instruments of America - Concord, MA

Managed to resolved expense reports discrepancies and prepare A/P accrual, fixed assets report.

Responsible for senior management to process invoices, checks, etc. related to A/P transaction.

Balanced accounts payable with General Ledger on J.D. Edwards and Open Accounts.

Managed Vendor & Employees inquiries; enter and balance AP cash disbursements.

Complied, records and analyzes accounts payable and/or accounts receivable transactions.

Responsible for senior management to process Expense report for over 2K employees with Process Improvements.

Supervised check runs for review and cut checks, prepared manual checks as needed & 1099.

Developed procedures for handling corporate accounts payable, maintain vendor W-9 files.

Softscape Inc. International Staff Accountant - Wayland, MA May 2007 - Aug 2007

Prepared General Ledger Entries and Process overseas accounts payable on Mass –500

Managed month end closing process and reconciliation of Balance sheet accounts.

Reviewed expense report, process payroll entries and payroll related tax fillings.

Highly involved with European VAT, Fixed Assets, and accruals and prepaid accounting.

Assisted with cash flow forecasting and cash management and P&L accounts with Process Improvements.

Maintained detailed record of prepaid expenses, FX gain/loss, and inter-company wires.

Robert Half – Consultant - Accounts Payable Manager/ Staff Accountant Jan 2006 - May 2007

YWCA - Boston, Ma

GeoComp - Boxborough, MA

Graduate Leverage, LLC. (Student Loan) - Waltham, MA

Developed QuickBooks enterprise for A/P and financial reporting and GAAP with Controller

Responsible for senior management to process invoices, checks, etc. related to A/P,

Managed Vendor inquiries; enter and balance AP cash disbursements, maintain vendor W-9 files

Supervised check runs for review and cut checks, prepared manual checks as needed;

Highly involved with to run and distribute end of month reports; reconcile A/P, maintain A/P files.

General Ledger reconciliations and Accounts Receivable receipts posting and maintain 1099 files.

Managed to resolved invoice discrepancies and prepare A/P accrual, fixed assets report.

Responsible for all A/P related bank account reconciliations and month end close with Process Improvements.

Maximized cash position while maintaining good vendor relations.

Responsible for conversion of accounting software from Great Plains to Quick Books.

EDUCATION:

B.S. in Financial Accounting. Anjuman College - Bombay, India

Associates Degree in Financial Accounting. New England College of Finance – Boston, MA

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