Senior Accountant · Multi-Entity Close · CPA Candidate
Open to opportunities USA & Canada · No sponsorship required

Keyur Patel

Senior Accountant closing 15+ entities and reconciling $10M+ monthly — on time, audit-ready, and in 5–7 days.

10+ years of full-cycle accounting across high-volume, multi-entity international organizations. Deep expertise in Multi-Entity Close & GL Reporting, US GAAP & IFRS, Cash & Reconciliations, intercompany eliminations, cost accounting, and ERP migrations. US CPA (AICPA) candidate.

Senior Accountant GL Accountant Cost Accountant Staff Accountant III Accounting Manager Financial Analyst FP&A Analyst
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[email protected] (647) 870-0930 linkedin.com/in/keyurpatel1 Toronto, ON · Canadian Citizen
Keyur Patel — Senior Accountant, Multi-Entity Close & GL Reporting
Experience10+ Years
Monthly Volume$10M+ · 15+ Entities
StandardsUS GAAP · IFRS · SOX
ERPOracle NetSuite
StatusUS CPA Candidate
US EquivalencyBBA, Accounting
LocationToronto · Open to USA
10+
Years Experience
$10M+
Monthly Transactions
50+
Bank Recs / Month
250+
Tax Returns / Year
30%
Close Cycle Reduction
15+
Entities Managed
Work History

Professional Experience

Apr 2025 — Present
Toronto, ON
Current Role
Senior Accountant
Pinnacle Sports Betting
  • Managed month-end close for 15+ domestic and international legal entities under US GAAP and IFRS, executing within a 5–7 business day cycle through standardized controls and workflow automation
  • Oversaw $10M+ in monthly transactions; prepared and reviewed AP/AR aging reports, B2B customer reconciliations, and balance sheet substantiation — delivering audit-ready financials each period
  • Processed 50+ monthly bank and credit card reconciliations across multi-currency operations (USD, CAD, EUR, GBP, AUD, SEK); implemented workflow improvements reducing close cycle by 25%
  • Recorded journal entries including prepaids, intercompany transactions, and FX adjustments, maintaining 99.8% general ledger accuracy per corporate accounting standards
  • Led ERP migration of 10+ entities from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online, achieving <2% data variance and enhancing SOX-aligned system controls and audit trail integrity
  • Directed intercompany accounting and current-account reconciliations for 15+ international entities, ensuring full elimination accuracy and compliance with group consolidation standards
  • Supported external and internal audit engagements applying cut-off, completeness, and accuracy testing per US GAAP and IFRS standards; collaborated with BI/IT to automate close processes, improving efficiency by 30%
  • Managed fixed-asset and lease accounting for a $5M+ asset base including right-of-use assets and depreciation schedules under IFRS 16 and ASC 842
Feb 2015 — Apr 2025
Toronto, ON
Senior Accountant & Tax Preparer
Patel Accounting & Tax Consultant Inc.
  • Managed full-cycle AP/AR in QuickBooks Online/Desktop for 10+ SMB clients; processed and applied daily cash receipts across multiple payment channels, resolved unapplied cash, short-pays, and chargebacks, reducing invoice processing time by 15% through workflow standardization
  • Performed monthly bank reconciliations across 10+ accounts; identified and resolved discrepancies ensuring ongoing financial accuracy and regulatory compliance
  • Managed collections activity for 10+ client AR portfolios, monitoring aged receivables, conducting collection calls and emails, documenting follow-ups, and escalating delinquent accounts to ensure timely recovery
  • Responded to customer inquiries on invoices, disputed items, and account statements; resolved billing discrepancies and maintained strong client relationships through professional communication
  • Maintained monthly financial reporting and general ledger for 10+ clients, verifying journal entries with 98% accuracy against applicable accounting standards
  • Prepared and filed 250+ individual and corporate tax returns annually; identified tax-saving strategies reducing average client tax liability by 15%
  • Designed advanced financial models and reporting templates in Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, dynamic dashboards), reducing month-end close time by 20%
  • Conducted fixed asset depreciation reconciliation, maintaining 100% accuracy in asset schedules compliant with US GAAP and Canadian accounting standards
Sep 2023 — Dec 2023
Brampton, ON
Staff Accountant Co-op
Peel CPA Professional Corporation
  • Executed financial statement audits for multiple clients using CaseWare and CCH iFirm; identified discrepancies and implemented corrective measures improving compliance by 25%
  • Applied KYC and SOX-aligned compliance procedures to maintain data integrity throughout audit engagements; ensured on-time delivery and full adherence to regulatory guidelines
  • Prepared detailed audit working papers and financial analyses that streamlined senior review procedures and reduced audit completion time by 15%
  • Utilized CaseWare to automate audit workflows and generate financial reports, reducing report preparation time by 20%
May 2019 — Aug 2022
Toronto, ON
Operations Officer Co-op
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
  • Processed and reviewed mortgage loan applications with a 100% compliance rate, ensuring seamless approvals and minimizing processing delays
  • Recorded disbursements and journal entries in accounting software, ensuring documentation accuracy and preventing reconciliation discrepancies
  • Analyzed applicants' credit history, employment records, and financial data using Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) to support accurate risk assessments
Expertise

Skills & Tools

ERP & Accounting Platforms
Oracle NetSuite QuickBooks Online QuickBooks Desktop CaseWare CCH iFirm DT Max ProFile
Accounting Standards
US GAAP IFRS IFRS 16 ASC 842 SOX CRA Compliance
GL & Close
Month/Year-end Close GL Certification Balance Sheet Substantiation Intercompany Eliminations FX Revaluation Consolidation Reporting
Cash & Reconciliations
Bank Reconciliations Merchant Account Recs Multi-currency FX (50+/mo) Aged Item Research Cash Trend Analysis Full-cycle AP/AR
Cost Accounting
Job Costing Overhead Allocation Variance Analysis COGS Reporting Profitability Analysis
Audit & Compliance
External/Internal Audit Working Papers Cut-off / Accuracy Testing KYC Compliance SOX Documentation
Tax
Corporate & Personal Tax 250+ Returns/Year Federal/Provincial DT Max ProFile
Excel & Data Analysis
Power Query Advanced Excel VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP GROUPBY / SUMIFS PivotTables Financial Modeling Dashboards
SQL & Data
SQL Queries Data Extraction Transaction Dataset Validation Large-volume Analysis
Credentials

Education & Certifications

In Progress
Expected May 2027
US CPA (AICPA)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants · Exam in Progress
Completed
December 2023
Graduate Certificate, Professional Accounting Practice
Humber College, Toronto, ON
Completed
2023
Bachelor of Science, Health Physics and Radiation Science
Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, ON
US Equivalency · Morningside Evaluations & Consulting
Evaluated
2023
Bachelor of Science, Health Physics
US equivalent of Ontario Tech University B.Sc. (Honours)
Evaluated
2023
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Concentration
US equivalent of Humber College Graduate Certificate
Full credential evaluation report available upon request — [email protected]
CFI Certification Roadmap
In Progress
2026
FPAP — Financial Planning & Analysis Professional
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) · Budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial storytelling
Next Up
Planned 2026–2027
FMVA — Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) · 3-statement modeling, DCF, M&A, sensitivity analysis
Planned
Planned 2027
BIDA — Business Intelligence & Data Analyst
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) · Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python for finance — turning ledgers into decisions
What I Offer

Services

01
Multi-Entity Close & GL Reporting
Month-end and year-end close for 15+ domestic & international entities under IFRS and US GAAP within 5–7 business days. GL certification, journal entries, and full balance sheet substantiation delivering audit-ready financials.
02
Cash & Reconciliation Management
Bank and merchant account reconciliations across 50+ accounts monthly in multi-currency environments (USD, CAD, EUR, GBP, AUD, SEK). Aged item research, intercompany current-account reconciliations, and real-time cash trend analysis.
03
Financial Reporting & Audit Support
US GAAP & IFRS-compliant financial statements, balance sheet substantiation, and audit-ready financials. SOX documentation, CaseWare working papers, and cross-functional support for external and internal audit engagements.
04
Cost Accounting
Job costing, overhead allocation, variance analysis, and COGS reporting across multiple entities. Delivers the profitability insights management needs to make informed decisions.
05
ERP Migration & Process Improvement
QuickBooks and Oracle NetSuite migrations with <2% data variance and SOX-aligned internal controls. Workflow automation and BI/IT collaboration that has reduced close cycles by up to 30%.
06
Tax Preparation
250+ individual & corporate returns annually. Federal/provincial compliance with deep CRA expertise and strategic tax-saving analysis — reducing average client tax liability by 15%.
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keyur Patel available for Senior Accountant roles in the US or Canada?
Yes. Keyur Patel is a Senior Accountant based in Toronto, ON, actively open to Senior Accountant, GL Accountant, and Accounting Manager opportunities across the United States and Canada. He is a Canadian citizen and does not require US work sponsorship.
Does he have US GAAP and IFRS multi-entity close experience?
Yes. He has 10+ years of full-cycle accounting experience, including managing month-end and year-end close for 15+ domestic and international entities under US GAAP and IFRS within a 5–7 business day cycle, plus intercompany eliminations and balance sheet substantiation.
Is Keyur Patel a CPA?
He is a US CPA (AICPA) candidate with the exam in progress, expected completion May 2027. He holds a Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting Practice from Humber College, a Bachelor of Science from Ontario Tech University, and a US-equivalent Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting per a Morningside Evaluations & Consulting credential evaluation.
What accounting software and ERPs does he use?
Oracle NetSuite, QuickBooks Online and Desktop, CaseWare, CCH iFirm, DT Max, and ProFile, along with advanced Excel (Power Query, PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and SQL for large transaction dataset validation.
What is his experience with multi-currency reconciliations?
He processes 50+ monthly bank and merchant account reconciliations across multi-currency operations (USD, CAD, EUR, GBP, AUD, SEK), including aged item research and intercompany current-account reconciliations for 15+ international entities.
How can I contact Keyur Patel about an accounting position?
Email [email protected], call (647) 870-0930, or connect via LinkedIn.
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Get In Touch

I'm actively seeking Senior Accountant opportunities across the US and Canada. Canadian Citizen — no US work sponsorship required. Let's talk.

Email
[email protected]
Phone
(647) 870-0930
Location
Toronto, ON
Open to US & Canada
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/
keyurpatel1
Status
Canadian Citizen
No Sponsorship Needed
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