Padi Deguire

About Padi Deguire

Results-driven Senior Staff Accountant with 25+ years of experience in financial records…

Experience

1. Senior Staff Accontant

   NTT DATA, Inc.

   Jun 2000 — Present · CA, US

   Prepared monthly journal entries and crafted detailed, audit ready supporting schedules •Managed the maintenance, calculation, and reconciliation of ROU assets in compliance with ASC 842•Processed and reconciled prepaids, fixed assets, and accrued expenses to maintain precise records•Owned the bank reconciliation process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting•Booked and allocated payroll entries while reconciling all payroll-related general ledger accounts•Collaborated with the HR to accurately map new pay codes, locations, and departments for GL•Assisted in various month-end close process, contributing to timely and accurate financial reporting.•Partnered with the Finance team to ensure accurate categorization of expenses in alignment with budget•Optimized ledger reconciliation methods resulting in improved accuracy in financial reports •Reduced discrepancies in balance sheet accounts by thoroughly reviewing and reconciling monthly •Minimized reporting errors by 25% through advanced data validation processes•Initiated real-time financial dashboards for strategic decision-making •Collaborated with sales director to overhaul commission plans and statement presentation•Spearheaded a cost-saving initiative that reduced annual expenses by $50K •Enhanced compliance through meticulous audit trail reviews•Developed bi-weekly reports for the PMO team, enhancing visibility of current project data from SAP•Achieved a 25% reduction in PMO reporting errors through improved data validation processes•Collaborated in optimizing Power BI reports focusing on milestone billing and budget alignment•Led the implementation of a system for project managers to input key performance indicators (KPIs), including Estimate at Completion (EAC), cost forecasts, and Red-Yellow-Green (RYG) status indicators

Education

• California State University-Northridge

  Accounting and Finance

  1990 — 1996