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Irving, Tx, Us

VISTRA CORPORATION, Dallas, TXSenior Accountant – SG&A and Corporate Accounting 2022 – PresentIT Automation Project Lead •Managed full-cycle accounting processes, and month-end/year-end close activities, performed balance sheet reconciliations.•Conducted variance analysis, forecasting and financial closing review and identifying areas for recommendations and financial insights. •Led cross-functional teams to streamline, redesign and developed automated process of controls to enhance reporting accuracy, Senior Accountant – SG&A and Corporate Accounting 2020 - Present•Record quarterly payments and reconciled retirement obligation’s escrow liabilities to balances bank statements and inhouse schedules.•Managed bank account activity to record OPEB activity and record deferred compensation, record minority interest, Depreciation and Interest, removal of SG&A from EBITA.•Interacting with IT and Fixed assets departments ensuring GAAP compliance, studied business process to assure accurate settlements invoicing & suggested internal strategies for simplifying collections.•Coordinated Amortization Schedules and annual basis and addressed Internal audit compliance and reporting procedures. AMBIT ENERGY, Dallas, TX (Bought by Vistra Corporation NOV - 2019)Senior Accountant Revenue and settlements accounting 2013 - 2020•Managed full-cycle accounting processes, and month-end/year-end close activities, performed balance sheet reconciliations, and direct interpretation of forecasts Vs Actuals, trends, and variance analyses.•Studied revenue and cost structures for energy markets, set up applicable Revenue and COGS matching process to be aligned, provide variance analysis. •Led cross-functional process optimization to monitor regulatory requirements for new markets; suggested internal strategies for simplifying refunds.•Re-structured accounting procedures to eliminate work duplication and conducted root cause analysis for inefficiencies.

•Prepared and analyzed financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy. •Implemented financial planning and budgeting strategies to optimize profitability and assist in informed decisions.•Conduct a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis to assess the ROI for business projects, gauging their impact and assisting in predicting if the value delivered will meet targets. •Lead small scale projects and workstreams independently for small business and Not for Profits clients, mentored and trained client staff, providing necessary training to support accounting, operating and office processes. •Consulted on market entry strategies and business expansion plans; presented on market research analysis to management and clients. Responsible for identifying project priorities with clients and communicating priorities to internal team. •Researched and analyzed industry trends, financial performance, and debt ratio for companies, presented analysis to partners and investee company management with recommendations for strategic solutions for 100 clients.•Collaborated with over 100 clients in e-filing of income tax returns and financial statements, evaluated e-pay tax and outstanding tax amounts, assured compliance, and developed process for speedy and accurate data entry.

Schenectady, Ny, Us

Cost Accountant (Contract) Feb 2013 – Oct 2013GE Energy Plano, TXLineage Power BU, provider of power conversion infrastructure technology for telecom and datacenter industries• Responsible for cash receipts/disbursements and Interco AR/AP. • Tracked fixed assets projects ranging in revenue from $150K to $1M. • Supported 10 project managers, analyzed project performance vs budgets, including revenue and profitability reporting, variance explanations and risks and opportunities projections. • Managed all project related accounts, processed invoices, and timesheets, conducted customer billings and communications. • Responsible for all project-related fixed asset activities, including capex, acquisitions, capitalization, depreciation, and disposals. Performed project-related SOX controls. Set up a weekly/monthly tracking process for recording and reconciling intercompany receivables/payables and cash receipts/disbursements resulting in process efficiencies and streamlined month-end schedule.

Financial services firm. Short-term internship while maintaining full-time employment with Devashish Corporation•Assisted audit team in preparation of audit reports, complex tax returns, and tax research. Ensured compliance with audit procedures and prepared comprehensive work papers for areas audited.

Paris, Fr

Cost Accountant Jan 2007 – Nov 2007Air Liquide Dallas, TXA leading global supplier of gases, technologies, and services for multiple industries• Set up projects in the accounting system. Provided monthly reporting of project revenues and costs, investigated variances and reconciled project-related accounts. • Reviewed supplier invoices, approved customer billings and resolved discrepancies. • Reported to management on project profitability, opportunities for additional billings and remaining funding. Monitored percentage of completion and closed projects as needed. • Maintained all project-related records, including contracts and change orders.

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Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting And Finance