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Deep Patel

Fairless Hills,PA

Summary

Experienced finance professional with a strong background in accounting and financial management. Known for precise financial reporting and adept at improving accounting procedures. Collaborative team player committed to achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Proven track record of executing tasks ethically and ensuring the integrity of financial information.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

West Star Aviation
04.2024 - Current
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Using LeaseQuery software to track all leases, posting monthly journal entries by following the ASC842 accounting standard.
  • Using FloQast to review and complete month-end checklist and link balance sheet reconciliations to the software.
  • Assist Finance Analysts by reviewing the monthly financial statements and summarize variance analysis to prepare them for the monthly meetings with business leaders.
  • Assisted and ensured a smooth transition period of West Star acquiring Gama Aviation in November 2023.
  • Assist in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Analyze financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommend corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Create SOPs related to all the Balance Sheet accounts assigned to me.

Corporate Controller

Gama Aviation Engineering Inc, Solon, OH (dba Jet East Gama)
05.2023 - 03.2024
  • Oversaw balance sheet across cash accounts, accounts receivable, prepaid assets, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accrued expenses.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Led monthly business review meetings with the business leaders, reviewed monthly financial statements and prepared monthly business review package for the board of directors.
  • Generated an Excel workbook for the business leaders to view transaction details easier which helped in comparing the profit margins month-over-month.
  • Assisted in the preparation of quarterly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP, which led to a successful external audit with no significant findings.
  • Mentored a team of four accountants and two credit card expense analysts, fostering professional growth and increasing departmental productivity.
  • Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time required by 25% without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of all banking activities and credit card processing.

Staff Accountant

Jet East Corporate Aviation, LLC, Trenton, NJ
07.2019 - 02.2022
  • Reported to the Chief Financial Officer and assisted the company with day-to-day accounting duties including data entry, reconciliations, and activities related to the production of the company’s periodic internal financial statements.
  • Processed Bi-Weekly Payroll of $1M; making sure the expense of each employee is correctly allocated, having $0 variance in the payroll, and 401(k) ledger accounts.
  • Responsible for monthly and year-end financial closing operations, including developing necessary journal entries and accruals, and performing balance sheet account reconciliations.
  • Worked closely with various department (Purchasing, AP, AR, Sales, Billing) by lending necessary support daily.
  • Assisted in preparing periodic internal financial reports, to Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.

Customer Service Representative I / Teller I

TD Bank, Bensalem, PA
06.2017 - 06.2019
  • Consistently met and exceeded sales targets by cross-selling and up-selling bank products and services; was pacing at 215% of given Sales Revenue Goal.
  • Processed customer deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and payments; maintained and balanced cash daily; provided products and services that enabled customers to reach their financial goals.
  • Performed maintenance requests received by phone for check re-orders, cashier’s checks, basic loan maintenance, Debit/ATM PIN resets, loan payments, change of personal information, close accounts, account transfers, and Line of Credit advances.
  • Cross-sell banking products such as loans, credit cards, and other channels of banking such as online banking, mobile banking, and the automated voice system.
  • Trained/mentored three new tellers on company procedures, software, and the significance of customer interaction by providing active feedback and helpful tips.

Assistant Manager & Accounts Payable/Receivable

Stockton Liquors, Camden, NJ
11.2009 - 06.2017
  • Led a team of 4 members to change business strategy and beat sales numbers by 25% annually, increasing gross sales totals by $200,000+ per year for year-on-year growth.
  • Maintained, processed and reconciled all payment and expenditures daily to stay in compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Managed and checked account details and balances for missing payments, late payments, and other balance issues.
  • Prepared daily bank deposits while maintaining records and balancing accounts.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, Finance

Temple University, Fox School of Business
Philadelphia, PA
12.2018

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA
07.2016

Skills

  • Accounting Software – Microsoft Great Plains, PowerBI, LeaseQuery, FloQast, SmartSheet, SAGE 200, TotalFBO, Corridor
  • Proficient in Bill/Divvy, SAP Concur, and Certify
  • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination – Courseracom
  • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance – Courseracom
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Languages

Hindi
Full Professional
Gujarati
Full Professional
Urdu
Limited Working

Timeline

Senior Accountant

West Star Aviation
04.2024 - Current

Corporate Controller

Gama Aviation Engineering Inc, Solon, OH (dba Jet East Gama)
05.2023 - 03.2024

Staff Accountant

Jet East Corporate Aviation, LLC, Trenton, NJ
07.2019 - 02.2022

Customer Service Representative I / Teller I

TD Bank, Bensalem, PA
06.2017 - 06.2019

Assistant Manager & Accounts Payable/Receivable

Stockton Liquors, Camden, NJ
11.2009 - 06.2017

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Bucks County Community College

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, Finance

Temple University, Fox School of Business

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