Pari Shah Email & Phone Number

United States

New York, United States

• Approve expense reports and create vendor bills/credits to ensure compliance with company policies and adherence to budgetary guidelines
• Utilize Power BI and Microsoft Dynamics to manage vendor compliances and examine contractual documents such as purchase orders, scope of work, and service agreements
• Assist in preparation and analysis of financial statements in QuickBooks and Xero, contributing to accurate and timely reporting for monthly, quarterly, and annual closing reviews
• Provided support in preparing journal entries for payroll, cost of goods sold, prepaid expenses, and SG&A expenses for entities operating in both the United States and the United Kingdom

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

• Reconciled plant fund accounts in Excel monthly totaling up to $5M to ensure correct cash positions and accuracy of financial transactions
• Managed construction projects through various stages as a project administrator which included initiating purchase requisitions, updating certificates of insurance, examining executed contracts, and analyzing payment.
• Utilized various computer systems including Unifier, Microsoft 365, FAMIS, KFS, EBS, Promapp, and SQL reports to complete cost management tasks
• Audited change orders to analyze data in compliance with tax, overhead/profit, allowable expenses, and accounting standards to assess that financial information is reported accurately

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

As the finance team leader, I analyzed expenditures to increase athlete’s brand through NIL deals. Assessing and making recommendations for investment deals was accomplished by invoicing templates for athlete, team, and businesses. My main objective was to serve as a resource for addressing finances alongside working with a business team composed of.

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

As a tutor, I assisted six students weekly to further develop accounting and economical skills by creating lesson plans daily to keep students focused, updated and on-track for high success in the classroom. I assessed each students needs based on records of academic performance to address areas of improvement. My plan consisted of helping students develop.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As a sales specialist, I maintained organization of inventory and ensured merchandise is displayed per brand visual guidelines. Performance of all POS transactions in an efficient and courteous manner, updating Excel with cash drawer reconciliations, and completing accounting procedures for inbound shipments was a crucial factor for strong business flow..

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Worked with bookkeeping software to prepare financial documents such as invoices, balance sheets and income statements
• Developed PowerPoint presentations to senior management
• Assisted staff with filing, data entry, posting accurate journal entries to general ledger and processing year end accounting information
• Prepared and analyzed business W-2, 1099 tax forms, and payroll tax reports

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As an assistant manager, I aided the manager with organizing, planning and implementing sales strategies. I overlooked store operations by analyzing carrying cost of inventory and ordering merchandise on demand. My key roles consisted of rewarding and recognizing associates for their value to the company when KPI's were met to boost employee productivity.

Lincolnwood, Illinois, United States

• Reconciled cash drawer for beginning and end of day totals
• Led the team by continuously meeting weekly and monthly net sales, average ticket and customer count goals
• Initiated food levels, pest control and sanitation to ensure quality, quantity, and freshness
• Used “SWEET” selling technique to provide customers with positive experience
• Managed time efficiently by balancing a 20-hour work week with 13 course credits

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Ensured all inventory was accounted for daily
• Utilized Excel to compare net sales and average ticket prices from previous year to enhance selling techniques
• Responsible for being a key holder: opening and closing store punctually
• Communicated clearly with customers to fulfill their wants and needs for each order and establish customer loyalty

Master'S Degree, Data Analytics & Accounting

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting And Business/Management

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta, Women in Entrepreneurship, Corporate Retail Association, Accounting Student Association