Paresh Khopkar

Financial Accounting Analyst @Brighton Pharmacy Group

Woodstock, ON, CA

Invoice Processing & Payment ManagementReviewed, verified, and processed vendor invoices monthly in Sage ERP system. ensuring proper GLcoding and timely approvals per company policy.Prepared and executed weekly payment runs including ACH transfers, wire payments, and checkdisbursements, maintaining a 100% on-time payment rate.• Monitored payment schedules proactively to avoid late feesReconciliation & AnalysisReconciled vendor statements on a monthly basis, identifying and resolving discrepancies.Analyzed AP aging reports to support cash flow forecasting and provided actionable insights to the financeteam.Reduced outstanding payables past 90 days through systematic follow-ups and process improvements.• Compliance & Month-End CloseMaintained accurate documentation and records to support internal and external audits, ensuring 100%compliance with SOX requirements.Assisted with month-end close activities, including preparing accruals and AP-related journal entries withintight deadlines.Ensured adherence to internal controls and company accounting policies across all AP transactions.• Vendor CommunicationServed as the primary point of contact withvendors, resolving payment inquiries and disputesprofessionally and efficiently.Built and maintained strong vendor relationships, resulting in improved payment terms and early-paymentdiscounts.

University of Mysore

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations

Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya

Post Degree Certificate Programme in Financial Management and Analytics-01, Finance and Financial Management Services

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting

Sprott Shaw College

Diploma, Business Administration and Management