Pallavi Bhatia
(847) 532-9167  222 Main Street, Apt 401, Evanston, IL 60202  pallavibhatia@hotmail.com
PROFILE
Detail-oriented Accounting / Finance Professional seeking new challenges as an analyst. Efficient and
organized; accustomed to multi-tasking and meeting deadlines in a fast paced environment. Strong analytical
and problem solving skills coupled with the ability to make fact-based decisions. Proficient in Microsoft
Access, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Core competencies include:
Data Management ▪ Reporting and Analysis ▪ Implementation / Maintenance of Financial Controls ▪
Account Reconciliations ▪ Cost Accounting ▪ Cash Flow Management ▪ Time Management
Professional Experience
ANIXTER (CHICAGO – USA) 2013 - PRESENT
Pricing Analyst-Distribution Accounting
(Anixter is a leading global supplier of industrial components with annual revenue of $6 Billion.)
 Manage accounting transactions between Anixter’s North American Divisions and Vendor Non Standard
Pricing (NSP) for rebate claims.
 Liaise with external vendors and internal Business Management team to resolve issues/claim denials.
 Prepare, review and submit rebate claim reports to vendors on a monthly basis.
 Analyze variances between credit due claims and special pricing cost adjustments recorded.
 Review, audit, and process NSP cost adjustments submitted from Business Management team to the
vendors and submit charge amounts to Account Payable.
ANIXTER (CHICAGO – USA)
2011 - 2013
Accounts Payable Specialist – Accounts Payable
 Review invoices to ensure data is being scanned into the system in a standard format.
 Review Canadian invoices to ensure applicable Federal and Provincial taxes are charged.
 Analyze credit card transactions by reviewing and categorizing the charge transaction list.
 Communicate with employees and managers for overdue expense reports and pending approval.
 Perform software testing of new system implementation for submitting expense reports on Concur
CIBC
CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE (TORONTO - CANADA) 2010
- 2011
Client Service Associate
(CIBC is a leading Canadian based financial institution with annual revenue of $12 Billion. CIBC provides a full range
of financial products and services to almost 11 million clients)
 Conducted financial analysis of individuals/corporations and recommended appropriate products to meet
client requirements.
 Observed internal and operational risk controls in accordance with the banking regulations, identified and
reported fraudulent / operational loss events.
 Nominated as a CIBC National Quarterly Achiever.

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Professional Experience
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SHERIDAN NURSERIES (TORONTO - CANADA)
2009
Staff Accountant
(Sheridan Nurseries is a family owned company with nine Retail Garden Centers. Sheridan is the largest
Independent nursery in Toronto and one of the top fifteen in North America)
 Responsible for cash management (cash disbursement and cash/credit reconciliation).
 Prepared sales invoices/purchase orders, tracked receipts and payments, posted journal entries and
performed account reconciliations.
 Analyzed and provided sales/expense reports to management.
 Tracked variable costs for hourly workers in SAP.
SKY BIRD TRAVEL (CHICAGO - USA)
2004 - 2008
Accounting Associate
(Sky Bird Travel is one of the nation's leading airline consolidators and has tie-ups with more than 70 major airlines)
 Responsible for accounts receivable including account reconciliation, contacted customers to secure
payment, reviewed account history with customers, and posted payments/credit memos/adjustments.
 Analyzed vendor costs in SAP.
 Performed month-end close process, account reconciliations and certification of balance sheet accounts.
ANJALI TOURS AND TRAVELS (NEW YORK - USA)
2003 - 2004
Staff Accountant
(Anjali Tours & Travel is a private company established in 1991 specializing in corporate and leisure travel)
 Reconciled balance sheet accounts including accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank account.
 Issued invoices (itemized costs) and tracked payments.
 Analyzed and provided profit & loss reports to management.
THOMAS COOK (MUMBAI - INDIA) 1999 – 2002
Associate – Leisure Travel Operations
(Thomas Cook is the largest integrated travel and travel related financial services company in India with annual revenue
of $60 million)
 Coordinated leisure, corporate and incentive travel packages to Europe.
 Analyzed profitability for every tour package.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accounting & Auditing (University of Mumbai, India)
Community Involvement
▪ Organized events and provided administrative assistance to the American Cancer Society of Chicago.
▪ Volunteered with AIESEC (global youth leadership organization) for four years:
− Performed budget analysis and variance analysis for the organization and various projects.

− Managed bookkeeping, reconciled bank statements, and u pdated cash flow statements.
− Interacted with auditors to help verify statements for annual audit.