Accounting Operations & Reconciliation Specialist

Sunitha Dandiganahalli Keshavappa

CPA Candidate • Enrolled Agent (Parts 1 & 3 Cleared) • IRS Active PTIN • MSA, Clark University

Worcester, MA 508-***-**** ****************@*****.*** LinkedIn

Professional Summary

Accounting operations professional with an MSA from Clark University and 4+ years of experience in general ledger accounting, journal entries, financial transaction reconciliation, and accounts payable. Proven ability to process and reconcile high-volume cash activity and ACH files, maintain audit-ready financial records, and support month-end close in compliance with internal controls and GAAP. Adept at coordinating across internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Active CPA candidate with IRS Enrolled Agent Parts 1 & 3 cleared. Proficient in QuickBooks Online, advanced Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, Power Query), SQL, and Power BI. Eager to contribute to operational efficiency and process improvement within a finance or fund operations environment.

Core Competencies

General Ledger Accounting • Journal Entries • ACH File Processing • Cash Reconciliation • Financial Transaction Processing

Accounts Payable • Expense Tracking • Invoice Processing • Month-End Close • Financial Reporting

Internal Controls & Compliance • Process Improvement • Stakeholder Coordination • GAAP • Advanced Excel • QuickBooks Online

Professional Experience

Assistant Accountant • Siliconindia Media & Technologies — India

September 2022 – August 2024

•Recorded and posted journal entries to the general ledger for revenue, expenses, and adjustments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and internal control policies.

•Processed and reconciled ACH payments and financial transactions, matching cash activity to ledger entries and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.

•Managed full-cycle accounts payable (procure-to-pay): verified invoices, tracked expenses, obtained approvals, and ensured timely vendor payments in line with contract terms.

•Performed month-end and year-end close activities including account reconciliations, accrual entries, and variance analysis; prepared supporting schedules for reporting.

•Maintained accurate, well-organized financial records and documentation to support internal controls and audit readiness; collaborated with operations and procurement teams.

•Managed accounts receivable processes — invoicing, payment posting, aging reports, and collections — coordinating with customers to resolve billing inquiries.

•Identified and implemented workflow improvements to the order-to-cash (O2C) and procure-to-pay (P2P) approval processes, reducing cycle time and improving operational efficiency.

•Coordinated with internal stakeholders across departments to ensure accurate transaction recording, timely reporting, and resolution of discrepancies.

Business Development Officer • Equitas Small Finance Bank — India

November 2021 – August 2022

•Maintained accurate, audit-ready client financial records in compliance with internal policies and RBI regulatory standards.

•Processed account documentation and conducted KYC verification; assisted clients with financial product selection and loan application processing.

Education

Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) Clark University, Worcester, MA

December 2025 • Coursework: Accounting, Quantitative Analysis, Financial Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Bangalore University, India

October 2021

Licensure & Credentials

•CPA Candidate — AICPA (In Progress)

•Enrolled Agent — IRS: Parts 1 (Individuals) & 3 (Representation) Cleared IRS Active PTIN Part 2 (Businesses) In Progress

Technical Skills

Accounting Software: QuickBooks Online, Intuit ProSeries

Spreadsheets & Analytics: Advanced Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, Power Query), Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Microsoft Office Suite

Transaction Processing: ACH files, journal entries, GL reconciliation, cash activity reconciliation, A/P & A/R workflows

Regulatory & Compliance: GAAP, Internal Controls, Federal & State Regulations, IRS Filing Requirements

Certifications & Professional Development

•Post Graduate Certificate, International Accounting & Analytics — JAGSoM (Sep–Dec 2024)

•QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification — Level 1 & Level 2 (Intuit)

•Digital Assurance & Transparency Virtual Experience — PwC (Forage)

•Career Catalyst: Audit & Tax Virtual Experience — KPMG (Forage)

•Forensic & Integrity Services Virtual Experience — EY (Forage)

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