Poonam Budhrani
@poonambudhrani
Intermediate Accountant with 8+ years in full-cycle accounting, reporting, and audit support across Canada and U.S.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an Intermediate Accountant with 8+ years of progressive experience delivering full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and audit support across Canadian and U.S. entities. In my current role as an Accountant II, I manage AR/AP reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and complex account analysis while supporting month-end close through variance analysis, data validation, and discrepancy resolution.
I ensure compliance with institutional policies and accounting standards, including CRA-related requirements such as T2202 and T4A tax form configuration and distribution. I also configure and maintain ERP systems (Banner, Destiny), creating detail codes, testing changes, and optimizing processes to strengthen accuracy and efficiency.
Previously, I supported high-volume AP operations by performing invoice verification and 3-way matching, reconciling intercompany transactions, and partnering with buyers, warehouses, and vendors to resolve discrepancies. Earlier leadership experience includes overseeing payroll operations for compliance and operational excellence, and leading U.S. accounts payable work where I improved On-Time Payment performance to 95% and delivered strong month/quarter/year-end close and compliance reporting. I bring an analytical, process-improvement mindset and enjoy cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manage full-cycle accounting including AR/AP reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals while performing complex account analysis. Support month-end close via variance analysis and data validation, and configure ERP systems (Banner, Destiny) to optimize reporting and compliance workflows (e.g., T2202 and T4A).
Accounts Payable Analyst I
United Farmers of Alberta
Nov 2023 - Apr 2024 (5 months)
Process high-volume accounts payable by verifying invoices, performing 3-way matching, and managing coding and approval workflows. Reconcile intercompany transactions and resolve invoice discrepancies by coordinating with buyers, warehouses, and vendors, while updating AP process documentation and advising the AP team.
Led daily payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. Partnered with HR, IT, and project teams to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and build team capability for long-term operational improvements.
US Accounts Payable Team Lead
Texas Instruments Inc.
Jan 2018 - Jan 2022 (4 years)
Oversaw end-to-end U.S. invoice processing and AP/GL reconciliations while supporting month/quarter/year-end close activities and compliance reporting. Led initiatives that improved On-Time Payment performance to 95% across supported sites and managed payment runs (cheque and EFT) while resolving vendor and PO discrepancies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB)
CPA Preparatory Program, Accounting (CPA Preparation)
Enrolled in the CPA preparatory program with CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB), currently in progress.
University of the Cordilleras
Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting, Management Accounting
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting from the University of the Cordilleras in the Philippines.
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