Tara Gharai

Tara Gharai has a diverse work experience in accounting and finance roles. Tara is currently employed at Nextdoor as an Accounting Specialist. Prior to this, they worked at Pilot.com as a Staff Accountant from August 2019 to May 2021, where they handled various responsibilities such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial statements reporting, and employee benefit allocation.

Before joining Pilot.com, Tara worked at World Famous as an Accountant from February 2017 to July 2019. In this role, they managed accounts payable and accounts receivable, conducted reconciliations, performed month-end and year-end closing, prepared financial statement reports, and determined revenue recognition. Tara also processed payroll and payroll tax payments.

Tara also worked at UNHEARD/OF as an Accountant from February 2017 to July 2019. Their responsibilities included processing employee expense reports, handling hiring and termination processes, and posting prepaid expense amortization entries.

Prior to that, they were a Contract Accountant at Propped, LLC from July 2016 to July 2017, and an Accounting and Office Manager at American Med Trading, LLC from May 2015 to May 2016. In their role at American Med Trading, they managed the daily operations of the accounting department, including month-end and year-end processes, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll. Tara also served as the Office Manager and was responsible for training and guidance, staff management, and overall administrative functions.

Earlier in their career, Tara worked as a Staff Accountant & Executive Assistant at Revco Solar Engineering Inc from July 2013 to April 2015, and as an Assistant Corporate Accountant at SunCal Companies from June 2012 to July 2013. Tara started their career as a General Accountant and Quality Control Manager at Vita Pharmica from June 2011 to March 2012.

Overall, Tara Gharai has extensive experience in various accounting roles, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, financial statement reporting, revenue recognition, and payroll processing. Tara has demonstrated strong skills in managing financial operations and ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Tara Gharai pursued their education in a sequential manner, beginning with Irvine Valley College from 2008 to 2011. Tara studied Business Administration and Management, although they did not obtain a degree from this institution. Following that, they attended California State University, Fullerton for their Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree with a major in Accounting. Tara started their studies in 2011 and completed them in 2013. Additionally, Tara Gharai earned two certifications from LinkedIn - "How to Set Goals When Everything Feels Like a Priority" in January 2023 and "Leveraging Your Transferable Skills to Drive Your Career" in November 2022.