Shilpa Rai
About Shilpa Rai
Shilpa Rai is a Senior GL Accountant at Patelco Credit Union, with over a decade of experience in various accounting roles across multiple organizations. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Mumbai and an MBA from Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Work at Patelco Credit Union
Shilpa Rai currently serves as a Senior GL Accountant at Patelco Credit Union, a position she has held since 2022. Located in Dublin, California, Patelco Credit Union is a member-focused financial institution. In her role, Shilpa is responsible for managing general ledger accounts and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Her experience in the accounting field contributes to the financial integrity of the organization.
Previous Accounting Roles
Before joining Patelco Credit Union, Shilpa Rai held several accounting positions. She worked as a Tax Accountant at BROOKER & CO., CPAS PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, she was a Senior Accountant at CHRIMS, Inc. and PGSI from 2018 to 2021. Her career began with a role as a Tax Staff Accountant at W. Edward Newton Jr., CPA from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she has experience as a Senior Accountant at the American Red Cross in 2013.
Education and Expertise
Shilpa Rai holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from the University of Mumbai, where she studied Commerce and Economics from 1995 to 1999. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2011. To enhance her accounting skills, she also pursued a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Shilpa possesses expertise in pari-mutuel accounting, a specialized area related to betting pools.
Background in Accounting
Shilpa Rai has developed a strong foundation in accounting through diverse experiences over more than a decade. She began her career by managing the books for a family restaurant business, which provided her with practical knowledge in financial management. Her roles have included contract accounting and business analysis, which have further honed her analytical skills and business acumen.