1. Balbir Arora - Masters (Accounting), MBA
1201 Walnut Avenue, Apt # 67
Tustin, CA 92780
Phone: (862) 668 8117
E-mail: balbirarora@yahoo.com
Objective
Pro-active self-starter, with excellent communication and computer skills, including a distinctive ability to manage and delegate multiple tasks in a stressful work environment, is seeking a challenging accounting position that utilizes the full range of current skills, experience and abilities, and the opportunity for professional growth.
Qualifications
 Extensive experience in Accounting, Insurance, Imports, Logistics and Retail Management.
 Strong computer skills in applications such as Sage MAS200, AS400, Great Plains, and Microsoft Office.
 Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills, having worked with Pivot Tables, VLookups, etc.
Experience
March 2011 – Current
L.A. Spas, Inc. - Anaheim, CA
(Manufacturer, Wholesaler and Distributor of Spas and Gazebos)
Senior Accountant
 Prepares monthly MOR’s for management and CEO.
 Manages regulatory compliance reporting (Federal & State).
 Audits monthly Raw Goods, WIP and Finished Goods inventory.
 Supervises Accounts Payables specialist.
 Computes weekly/monthly commissions payable.
 Records Journal entries, reconciles monthly Bank statements and General Ledger accounts.
 Manages and supervises month-end and year-end closings and prepares month-end and year-end Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP.
 Analyzes revenues, expenditures and other financial information for CEO and VP (Finance).
 Projects and tracks company’s Cash Flow projections.
 Analyzes disbursements and negotiates with vendors for better payment terms to improve Cash Flow.
 Re-negotiates with contractors for highly competitive rates on maintenance agreements.
 Implements and maintains accounting controls, policies and procedures to ensure consistent and accurate internal reporting.
 Recommends improvements in methods, systems and procedures.
January 2004 – February 2011
At Last Sportswear Inc. - Secaucus, NJ
(Importer, Wholesaler and Distributor of Women and Children Apparel)
Senior Administrator (Imports)
 Streamlined all functions of the company’s Import Department for smooth operation.
 Developed and implemented internal controls and procedures
 Improved reporting process to produce final documents within five business days of month closing.
 Opened Letters of Credit with Banks.
 Developed controls with Production team to ensure timely handover of finished goods by overseas vendors to Freight Forwarders for shipping.
 Negotiated annual contracts with shipping lines for better rates.
 Implemented controls with overseas vendors for complete and accurate documentation of all shipments for filing with US Customs.
 Audited all completed documents for accuracy before submitting to the company’s Accounting Dept.

2. March 2000 – January 2004
PA Company Inc. - Needham, MA
(Manufacturer, Distributor, Wholesaler and Retailer of Women Apparel)
Senior Accountant
 Recorded Journal entries, reconciled monthly Bank statements and General Ledger accounts.
 Prepared monthly and yearly financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
 Generated monthly reports for bank compliance.
 Implemented Credit Cards payment processing procedures, executed reports from merchant system and reconciled monthly credit card payment balances.
 Projected and tracked company’s Cash Flow projections.
 Tracked, analyzed and approved payments of the company's accounts payables.
 Supervised coding, batching and processing of invoices for weekly check-run for outstanding invoices.
 Assumed total charge of Payroll and coordinated with ADP for payroll for office staff and retail locations.
 Prepared monthly Open-to-Buy reports for company’s retail division buyers.
 Monitored proper controls and systems to effectively manage inventory levels.
 Negotiated and tracked company’s General Insurance and Health Insurance expenditures.
 Provided guidance, training and technical advice to accounting staff.
February 1997 – February 2000
Johnson & Wales University Library - Providence, RI
Graduate Assistant – Technical Services
Awarded “Student Employee of the Year” award for 1999.
 Maintained an inventory of over 600 serials, periodicals and newspapers.
 Reconciled annual physical inventory with records.
 Maintained a database of library serials catalog through HELIN library consortium system.
 Established and documented procedures for serials processing.
January 1985 – November 1997
Life Insurance Corporation of India - India
Sales Manager – Clive Row Branch
 Ranked amongst highest 5% of agents of eastern India.
 Supervised Life and General Insurance sales.
 Trained sales personnel.
 Implemented agency accounting systems.
Education
1997 – 2000
Masters (Accounting)
GPA 3.9 out of 4.0
Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI, USA
1984 – 1986
MBA (Business Management)
Institute of Modern Management, Calcutta, WB, India
1974 – 1977
Bachelors (Accounting)
University of Calcutta, Calcutta, WB, India
References
Available upon request