Rajpal (RJ) Samra
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Summary
Experienced Financial and Accounting professional with 7+ years of experience supporting Executives in high fast-paced environments. Highly motivated, exceptional attention to details, excellent problem resolution and mediation skills.
Education
California State University Bakersfield 2018
B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting & Finance
Technical Skills
Software: - JDEdwards, Business Intelligence (SAP)
Microsoft Office: Excel (Formulas, Pivot Tables) Word, PowerPoint, Office 365, QuickBooks Pro
Typing: 50 WPM, 10 KEY
Core Competencies
Quick learner, organizational & planning skills, attention to detail, problem analysis & resolution, communication skills, information gathering & management
Extra-Curricular Activities
CSUB UAA Member 2016–2018
CSUB SHRM Treasurer 2017–2018
CSUB FMA Vice President 2017-2018
Languages
English, Punjabi & Hindi
Professional Experience
Bolthouse Farms – Bakersfield, CA March 2019 – Present
Staff Accountant
Prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with proper accounting policies.
Responsible for preparing and maintaining daily & monthly bank reconciliations.
Responsible for Accounts Receivable and collections maintaining past due receivables.
Accounting liaison between corporate and regional offices.
Assigned to work with auditors preparing lead schedules with supporting documents.
Calculate sales tax and processed monthly/quarterly tax deposits.
Processed Accounts Payable invoices ensuring all supporting documents are complete and in accordance with proper accounting policies.
In charge of fixed asset tracking including record keeping and disposal.
Greenlawn Mortuary & Cemetery - Bakersfield, CA May 2018 – March 2019
Staff Accountant
Responsible for posting monthly account activity such as bank rental deposits, collection deposits.
Reviewed general ledgers each month to assure accuracy in budgets for that each month.
Completed daily accounting task including preparing deposits and reconciling accounts.
Kern County - Bakersfield, CA January 2018 to May 2018
Budget & Fiscal Department – Intern
Communicated among various departments, assisted in various work assignments, gathered information & knowledge regarding standard work procedures necessary for assignment.
Yolo County - Woodland, CA April 2014 to February 2015
Account Clerk II
Verified, adjusted and balanced accounts, cash deposits & distribution, screen documents for accuracy and worked directly with county employees.
Posted expenses to general ledger and completed journal entries for invoices.
Professional Business Services (PBS) - Sacramento, CA February 2011 to April 2014
Bookkeeper
Communicated directly with clients responsible for QuickBooks, journal entries, post invoices to general ledger and prepare and paying sales tax & payroll taxes.
Verify, and determine the correctness of financial data, post journal entries.
Maintained account receivable, balance ledgers, prepare clients statements and reports.
Filing accounting records as required and research files/records for special projects.