Alexa Smith
New York,USA
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience as a Credit Manager and Staff Accountant, seeking to leverage expertise in financial analysis and credit management within a progressive organization.
Utilizes accounting software to streamline processes and ensure accurate financial records. Experienced with financial reporting and general ledger management. Demonstrated history of collaborating with teams to meet deadlines and support month-end closing activities.
Eager to embrace opportunities that foster professional growth and drive organizational excellence in the accounting field.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
F&B 575 LLC AMAN, NEW YORK,The Jazz Club, & 730 Crown SPA LLC
NEW YORK
07.2022 - Current
- Entered and reconciled vendor invoices in ledgers for three separate entities to maintain financial integrity.
- Executed comprehensive checks to validate invoice correspondence with purchase orders in BirchStreet, ensuring precision prior to posting.
- Executed reconciliation of vendor statements and addressed discrepancies promptly.
- Managed preparation and submission of payments through B4B system, while transmitting payment files through CashPro for efficient transaction handling.
- Managed setup and ongoing maintenance of payment templates in CashPro and B4B, ensuring accuracy for wire and direct deposit transactions.
- Managed allocation of payments for wire transfers and ACH transactions, guaranteeing correct distribution of funds.
- Collaborated in month-end close activities by preparing accruals and prepaids for comprehensive financial analysis.
- Executed cash reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and alignment with bank statements.
ACCOUNTING GENERALIST
OMNI BERKSHIRE PLACE
NEW YORK
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed communication with customers and vendors, ensuring swift responses and adherence to service quality expectations.
- Managed timely processing of invoices and checks to ensure compliance with established company policies and payment schedules.
- Executed reconciliation of vendor statements and addressed discrepancies with thorough investigation.
- Supervised group billing processes and conducted credit reviews, maintaining compliance with hotel SOP.
- Facilitated internal and external audit requests by providing comprehensive documentation and analysis.
- Executed general cashier responsibilities, including daily cash uploads and reconciliation of outstanding balances.
- Performed inventory spot checks and generated journal entries to support financial accuracy and compliance.
- Facilitated BirchStreet system training for department users to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted finance director and assistant director by delivering timely reports and completing special projects.
INCOME AUDITOR
THE LANGHAM NEW YORK, FIFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Perform daily revenue reconciliation, including credit card batching, adjustment packet preparation, and variance review.
- Prepare and distribute daily and weekly revenue reports for corporate review.
- Review and manage chargebacks, ensuring timely resolution and proper documentation.
- Maintain monthly inventory sheets and conduct spot checks to verify accuracy.
- Complete daily bank reconciliations across three hotel operating accounts.
- Provide balance sheet reconciliations and backup for multiple accounts during the monthly close process.
- Initiate and process vendor wire payments through the online banking platform.
- Compile and merge weekly and monthly forecast reports for management analysis.
CREDIT MANAGER
THE LANGHAM NEW YORK, FIFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK
06.2015 - 03.2019
- Partnered with clients to manage all group billing from contract signing through final invoice presentation, ensuring accuracy and client satisfaction.
- Reconciled intercompany billings and verified that all related balance sheet accounts were accurately maintained.
- Organized and led monthly credit meetings, ensuring all staff impacting hotel credit were fully trained on company credit policies.
- Conducted daily City Ledger reviews to maintain minimal aging; successfully kept all billing current for seven consecutive months, achieving the best collections performance companywide.
- Assisted the Hotel Controller during month-end close by preparing and posting journal entries for rent, utility discounts, and intercompany credits.
- Reconciled third-party travel agent commissions, including Expedia, Booking.com, and other OTA partners.
- Cross-trained in Accounts Payable, including invoice posting and purchase order creation.
- Recognized twice as Employee of the Month for exceptional accuracy and collaboration across accounting functions.
CHIEF OF STATISTICS
ALBANIAN GOVERNMENT, REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT
ALBANIA
01.2004 - 01.2007
Education
MASTER of Business Administration - CONCENTRATION IN FINANCE
MONROE COLLEGE
BRONX, NY08-2013
BACHELOR of Business Administration - Major Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA
ALBANIA06-2003
Skills
- Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Hotel Software – Opera, Micro Reporting, Birch Street, Accubar, Avero, Web Reports, ADP
- Accounting Software – SUN and Oracle
- Bank reconciliation
- Journal entry preparation
- Account reconciliation
- Monthly journal entries
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
Languages
English
Spanish
Albanian
Timeline
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
F&B 575 LLC AMAN, NEW YORK,The Jazz Club, & 730 Crown SPA LLC
07.2022 - Current
ACCOUNTING GENERALIST
OMNI BERKSHIRE PLACE
11.2021 - 07.2022
INCOME AUDITOR
THE LANGHAM NEW YORK, FIFTH AVENUE
04.2019 - 05.2020
CREDIT MANAGER
THE LANGHAM NEW YORK, FIFTH AVENUE
06.2015 - 03.2019
CHIEF OF STATISTICS
ALBANIAN GOVERNMENT, REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT
01.2004 - 01.2007
BACHELOR of Business Administration - Major Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA
MASTER of Business Administration - CONCENTRATION IN FINANCE
MONROE COLLEGE