Accountant in Seattle, Washington

DAMAN KHATRA 425-361-... ...@gmail.com SUMMARY ➢ Proficient using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), Oracle, QuickBooks and ~65 wpm ➢ Ability to exercise confidentiality and attention in-detail to take challenging assignments. ➢ Confident public speaking and ability to engage and communicate in all leadership levels. ➢ Work well independently under pressure, self-directed to collaborate well as part of a team. ➢ Strong work ethic, analytical, problem solving, self-motivator and organizational skills. ➢ Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication in English, Hindi and Punjabi. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ➢ Project Accountant at Olson Kundig, Seattle, WA (September 2015 - Present) • Working on Deltek Vision to track, approve and post weekly timesheets (160 employees) • Entering and reconciling payroll deduction changes for running mid-month and monthly payroll. • Submitting electronic file for bank and retirement plan contribution related to payroll • Filing monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll reports and taxes • Taking ownership of assigned project billing from beginning to completion. • Prepare monthly invoicing bills for Project Manager and Partner review; revise as needed • Practice analytical skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment • Demonstrate the ability to build and manage financial models for business forecasting, variance analysis, and problem solving ➢ Tax Accountant at NHKC (CPA Firm), Bellevue, WA (October 2014 - September 2015) • Prepared personal and corporate tax returns using Ultra Tax • Worked on payroll for different clients using Accounting CS and Creative Solution Accounting • Facilitated with audit assignments for rental property clients with Caseware • Compiled and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions • Performed month end, quarterly and year end closing, excise and bank reconciliations • Experienced establishing processes and coordinating multiple teams to facilitate timely and accurate deliverables • Analyzed large volumes of complex data and presenting findings to senior management ➢ Staff Accountant (Contractor) at Robert Half, Bellevue, WA (May 2014 - October 2014) • Did AR/ invoicing to clients on a regular basis for weekly time and expense and travel-related expenses (lodging, airfare, car rentals) incurred by over 200 contractors throughout US • Ensured direct-billed expenses are rebilled to clients timely and assisted with payroll duties • Maintained a reconciliation between re-billable expenses incurred and rebilled to clients • Managed and maintained revenue forecasting tool, bank deposits, cash receipts • Worked with TimeshEasy, GAS, QuickBooks, and Monument - VMS • Tracked overdue accounts receivable and followed up with clients ➢ Tax Professional at H&R Block, Everett, WA (Oct 2013 - April 2014) • Established relationships with clients who return for assistance on a yearly basis • Prepared or assisted in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses, reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger and resolve accounts payable • Specialized in data entry, matching, batching, coding, check-runs, expense report processing, 1099 tracking, and journal entries, reporting from sub-modules in ERP System ➢ Payroll Accountant at Hotel Arts, Calgary, AB (Nov 2012 - July 2013) • Worked with ADP, Ceridian Insync & Time Labour Management Systems • Managed, processed, and timely submit bi-weekly payroll data • Audited daily revenue and labour expense reports, year End payroll/T4 process • Assisted with monthly tracking and reconciliation of multiple benefits and payroll areas • Reviewed annual federal and state taxes and resolved payroll discrepancies. • Worked with management and human resources to ensure execution of both Payroll and HR initiatives ➢ Tax Analyst at KPMG, Calgary, AB (Oct 2009 - Nov 2012) • Prepared and reviewed corporate and personal tax returns. • Reviewed tax provisions for the larger audit and non-audit clients. • Interacted with clients and other team members. • Assisted senior staff members in all aspects of corporate tax initiatives. • Assisted in the development and implementation of tax planning strategies for various clients. • Prepared, reviewed and advised on corporate, personal and trust tax returns. EDUCATION 2009 Thompson Rivers University Kamloops, BC BS in Accounting & Computer Science VOLUNTEER WORK • Information Desk - Group Health Medical Centre, Bellevue • Susan Komen - Run for cure • Ambassador/Artist - Bellevue Arts Museum • Accounting & Finance Expo Fair - UW • Youth Advisory Committee Member - City of Seattle PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • H&R Block 75 qualifying education credits - US Income tax • Petroleum Accounting - Petroleum Accountants Society of Canada • WSCPA Associate • Strategic Networking Group • Life Skills Coaching