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Sabine Vora

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Accomplished and results driven Accounting Professional actively seeking a position to gain a dynamic and challenging role in the area of Accounts, Finance, and Auditing, that will offer me the best opportunity for further development of my abilities, skills and knowledge in an established organization by making positive contribution to the company and personal growth through team effort. Well versed in preparing financial statements, monitoring daily cash transactions, developing annual budgets, strong analytical skills, and recording all financial activity. Have excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate and collaborate effectively with co-workers at all levels. Knowledgeable of FASB and GASB. Knowledgeable of computer programs to include MS Office applications (strong excel skills), Cardinal, Oracle, AS 400, SAS, QuickBooks, Peachtree, and various tax software.

Grants Accountant: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Richmond, VA August 2016-Present

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

· Initiate Federal Grants within the Financial Systems-ensuring that Federal Trust appropriation has been or will be transferred to cover project code/grants.

· Maintain General Account and Federal Funds Account – coordinating posting of all transactions to Agency & State Financial systems.

· Research and analyze transactions through Oracle and agency Grants and Contracts System to ensure adherence to established appropriation limits with individual grant awards.

· Providing monthly and annual reports to Director of Highway Safety and Director of Grants.

· Prepare and submit all salary documentations, necessary reports to request federal reimbursements for highway safety and other agency grants.

· Perform complex analysis and monthly reconciliations of Federal Trust Fund Expenditures, Revenues, and Cash Balance.

· Monitor receipt of federal funds to ensure expenditures comply with federal and state requirements, including accurate and timely recording of revenue in Oracle and Cardinal.

· Prepare assigned annual financial schedules and attachments as mandated by state, federal and agency management.

· Manage corrective actions-report to senior management on discrepancies and corrective actions and advise agency leadership to avoid exceeding limits.

· Provide assistance various department senior management in preparing correcting entries and resolving outstanding reconciling items.

· Assist with special projects as requested by senior management.

· Write and develop policies and procedures and implement recommendations and strategies to enhance existing policies and procedures in conformance to state guidelines.

· Assist senior staff with year-end CAFR statements and reporting including SEFA.

· Assist and collaborate with Director of Finance, Director of Grants, and Financial Services Managers in variety of financial and operational functions to promote continuous improvement and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of business processes.

· Work with agency Finance Executives to analyze and resolve issues, financial reporting, and process of year-end activities, and audit process.

· Build and maintain professional relationship with senior management within the organization and throughout the state agencies.

· Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.

Trust Accounting Analyst: Virginia Department of Treasury Richmond, VA March 2016-August 2016

· Process requisitions for 9b, 9c, and VCBA. Validate the accounting codes used, such as fund, program, project, and help ensure that each general ledger account is properly reported.

· Maintain General Account and Trust Account APS2 Systems – coordinating posting of all transactions to the APS2 system.

· Process LGIP purchases and sells; preparing accounting transactions.

· Process Agency & Trust checks received; allocate for processing and deposit.

· Monthly reconciliations- funds reconciled to Cardinal, CARS, the bank, investment system, and Frontier. Reconcile Accounts/GLA’s to the appropriate subsystem or supporting documentation. Preparing and posting correcting entries and resolving outstanding reconciling items.

· Prepare annual financial statements for LGIP.

· Communicate with all levels of staff & mangers throughout a complex, decentralized agency in writing, orally and face-to-face.

· Responsible for the preparation of assigned annual financial schedules and attachments as mandated by state, federal and agency management.

· Ensure tasks, reports and reviews are done timely and submitted to senior management before the deadline, providing supporting work papers to tie to Financial Reports without need for clarification.

· Assist with special projects as requested by senior management.

· Provide assistance to APA in audit.

Reconciliation Accountant: Virginia Department of Health Richmond, VA July 2014-March 2016

· Supervise over 40 cost centers certification of monthly reconciliations of their financial activity, assisting accountants & business managers throughout the state with resolving exceptions and errors.

· Independently review and analyze various adhoc reports to ensure proper accounting classification with expenditures, revenue and cash transfers for the Office of the Financial Management.

· Validate the accounting codes used, such as fund, program, project and revenue source code and help ensure that each general ledger account is properly reported.

· Analyze the automated Exception Report of CARS and VDH F&A; research posting discrepancies between F&A and CARS, and identify necessary corrective plans.

· Ensure the accuracy and reliability of accounting data, ensuring appropriate action is taken to resolve identified discrepancies. Receive and log completed monthly reconciliation reports from district/central office programs.

· Prepare quarterly corrective action reports, detect and analyze misclassifications and prepare corrective entries to ensure the accuracy of the financial accounts of the agency.

· Communicate with all levels of staff & mangers throughout a complex, decentralized agency in writing, orally and face-to-face.

· Responsible for the preparation of assigned annual financial schedules and attachments as mandated by state, federal and agency management.

· Accountable for the electronic distribution of monthly CARS reports used to facilitate the monitoring and reconciling of financial transactions by agency managers.

· Ensure tasks, reports and reviews are done timely and submitted to senior management before the deadline, providing supporting work papers to tie to Financial Reports without need for clarification.

· Assist with special projects as requested by senior management.

· Cross trained to monitor and analyze nearly $100 Million in special fund cash and prepare monthly cash report for senior management.

· Cross trained in grants accounting for daily draw of federal funds to support agency operations as well as compliance with Cash Management Improvement Act.

Reconciliation Accountant: Contract Assignment VDH Caliper Inc. Richmond, VA September 2013-July 2014

· Supervise over 40 cost centers certification of monthly reconciliations of their financial activity, assisting accountants throughout the state with resolving exceptions and errors.

· Independently review and analyze various adhoc reports to ensure proper accounting classification with expenditures, revenue and cash transfers for the Office of the Financial Management.

· Validate the accounting codes used, such as fund, program, project and revenue source code and help ensure that each general ledger account is properly reported.

· Analyze the automated Exception Report of CARS and VDH F&A; research posting discrepancies between F&A and CARS, and identify necessary corrective plans.

· Ensure the accuracy and reliability of accounting data, ensuring appropriate action is taken to resolve identified discrepancies. Receive and log completed monthly reconciliation reports from district/central office programs.

· Prepare quarterly corrective action reports, detect and analyze misclassifications and preparing corrective entries to ensure the accuracy of the financial accounts of the agency.

· Responsible for the preparation of assigned annual financial schedules and attachments as mandated by state,

federal and agency management.

· Accountable for the electronic distribution of monthly CARS reports used to facilitate the monitoring and reconciling of financial transactions by agency managers.

· Provide general assistance to all divisions in central office as well as 35 health districts throughout the state using Commonwealth Policies & Procedures Manual and VA Department of Health’s Policies & Procedures.

General Manager: Shree Arihant of Richmond, Inc. Richmond, VA 2005-2013

· Prepared, reconciled, and analyzed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.

· Assessed collection and billing procedures and implemented changes.

· Developed, implemented, modified, and documented recordkeeping and accounting systems.

· Computed taxes owed, prepared tax returns, and ensured compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements.

· Managed 15 staff members, prepared work schedules and assigned specific duties.

· Developed and maintained effective business relations with customers.

· Responded to inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants' complaints.

Auditor: Accounting Principles Contract Assignment Richmond, VA 2011

· Analyze financial data to detect irregularities in areas such as billing trends, financial relationships, and regulatory compliance procedures.

· Collected and analyzed data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, and fraud.

· Examined records and interviewed workers to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations.

· Prepared detailed reports on audit findings and reported to management and recommended changes in operations and financial activities.

· Examined and evaluated financial and information systems, recommended controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.

· Reviewed and analyzed the balance sheet and income statement.

· Documented all investigative activities.

Financial Specialist: UVA Health Systems Charlottesville, VA 2003-2004

· Prepared financial reports for Director of Marketing and department supervisors.

· Tracked variances in budget and reported significant changes to senior management.

· Summarized monthly financial results and reported to upper management.

· Provided administrative support for personnel requisitions, capital requests, and payroll.

· Compared actual expenses to budget, processed journal entries and general ledger reconciliations while ensuring reliability, and accuracy to Legacy Systems (PeopleSoft, SAS, Oracle, etc.).

· Organized and maintained client records.

· Met department needs in timely and orderly manner.

Manager: Maryland Manor Motel Elkton, MD 1999-2001

· Managed day-to-day hotel operations and addressed all customer concerns and queries.

· Supervised a staff of four and maintained the financial records on all company transactions and assets.

· Dealt with suppliers and contractors for outsourced services and supplies.

· Prepared financial reports that outlined the company's financial position for guidance of management.

· Analyzed financial accounts monthly and at year end for audit purposes.

· Administered the hiring and training of workers.

Finance Associate/Auditor: Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates Charlottesville, VA 1999

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Accounting:

Goldey-Beacom College Wilmington, DE

2000