Padma Venkatram
Senior Accountant @Avinger Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Accountant @Avinger Inc
Redwood City, CA, US
In my role as Senior Accountant at Avinger, I am at the heart of our accounting operations, ensuring every transaction align with corporate goals and compliance standards. My daily tasks are focused on managing vendor invoices, reconciling customer billings, and maintaining smooth cash flow through ACH, wires, and checks. Meeting deadlines is key, and I successfully finalize monthly close packages by the 8th business day, keeping everything in line with internal audit schedules. I handle everything from 1099 processing to supporting sales and use tax filings, and I am instrumental in preparing for both state and federal audits. Beyond this, I take the lead in intercompany account reconciliation across subsidiaries, ensuring the accuracy of consolidated reports.Key Achievements:• Calculated and aligned quarterly incentive accruals with payroll to ensure compliance with compensation policies.• Reconciled six corporate bank and credit accounts, maintaining accuracy and minimizing errors.• Leveraged SAP to centralize AP/AR, reducing manual errors and improving the precision of financial transactions.• Conducted thorough trend analysis on financial statements, ensuring full compliance with ASC 606.• Developed and enforced financial control policies that improved system efficiency and supported SOX objectives.• Improved month-end reporting timelines by 47% by optimizing journal sequencing and workflows.
EDUCATION
MITSOM | MIT School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Finance
Savitribai Phule Pune University
MS, Investment Management
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
FICWA, Cost Accounting
SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Bcom, Accounting
San Jose City College
QuickBooks, Accounting and Payroll
MITSOM | MIT School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Bachelors of Science in Accounting, Cost Accounting
SKILLS
ABOUT PADMA VENKATRAM
As an experienced professional, I am committed to driving operational excellence and financial accuracy across all facets of revenue recognition and financial operations. With a deep understanding of ASC 606, GAAP, and SOX compliance, I have consistently delivered precise and timely financial reporting, ensured compliance while minimized risks. My expertise lies in managing complex accounts, streamlining financial close cycles, and enhancing audit readiness, all while maintaining a high standard of operational transparency and accuracy. I specialize in leveraging ERP platforms, including SAP, NetSuite, and QuickBooks, to improve reporting integrity and optimize financial processes. By aligning systems and processes, I have successfully reduced accounts receivable cycles, improved internal controls, and accelerated close timelines. My focus on process optimization and internal controls ensures that every aspect of financial operations is efficient, compliant, and geared toward providing actionable insights for executive decision-making. I bring a proactive approach to identifying areas for system and process enhancements, driving innovation to deliver results that align with business goals. Collaboration is at the heart of my work, and I thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Whether working with cross-functional teams or supporting audits, I am dedicated to fostering strong partnerships and contributing to the growth and success of the organization. My technical proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel, SAP, and Salesforce, combined with my expertise in financial reporting, has empowered me to implement automation tools and financial models that elevate forecasting accuracy and decision-making capabilities.
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