Alona Friia
Port Jefferson Station
Summary
Dynamic financial professional with extensive experience at Timothy Hill Children's Ranch, excelling in accounts payable and financial analysis. Proven track record in enhancing cash flow management and resolving discrepancies. Skilled in QuickBooks and adept at fostering strong customer relationships, demonstrating initiative and reliability in all tasks. Resourceful Financial Coordinator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in budget management, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance to ensure smooth operational flow. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management skills, making complex financial processes understandable and manageable for all stakeholders involved. Committed to maintaining accuracy in financial reporting and forecasting to support organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Coordinator/Accounts Payable Specialist
Timothy Hill Children's Ranch
Riverhead
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Analyzed income statement trends to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
- Reconciled bank accounts on a monthly basis.
- Provided support to department heads in preparing budget requests.
- Generated various types of reports related to revenue, expenses, cash flow projections.
- Compiled, analyzed, and reported monthly financial data to senior management.
- Reviewed credit applications from potential customers prior to extending credit lines.
- Assisted with annual audit preparations and tax filings.
- Developed detailed spreadsheets for tracking expenses.
- Resolved discrepancies between vendor invoices and purchase orders.
- Prepared weekly cash flow forecasts for use in managing liquidity requirements.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Carson Optical
Ronkonkoma
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Recorded journal entries for ACH payments, checks, and wires.
- Ensured General Ledger accuracy aligned with cash receipts.
- Issued credits and allowances per customer agreements and conducted account reconciliations.
- Resolved discrepancies related to shortages, chargebacks, and short-paid invoices.
- Assisted accounting supervisor in posting and closing monthly and quarterly reports.
- Reviewed invoices and verified account balance accuracy.
Accounts Receivable
Max Finkelstein Inc
Ronkonkoma
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Recorded cash, check, and credit card transactions for customer payments.
- Verified and entered revenues from lock box and local deposits.
- Monitored accounts receivable balances and collections activity.
- Reconciled accounts receivable balances against daily payments received.
Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
Unlimited Earth Care
Bridgehampton
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Perform a variety of clerical tasks, including answering telephone calls, typing documents and filing records.
- Work with Quickbook and ADP programs, doing bookkeeping and managing office assistant.
Accounts Receivable Clerk/Receptionist
Spotlight automotive
Port Jefferson
01.2015 - 11.2018
- Conduct routine clerical and administrative activities such as drafting correspondence, verifying and reconciling invoices, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or delivering information to callers.
Education
Master's - Civil rights, family law
Open International University of Human Development
Vinnitsa07.2009
Skills
- Customer service and support
- Communication skills
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Organizational skills
- Technical proficiency
- Initiative and problem solving
- Dependability and reliability
- QuickBooks expertise
- Reception and clerical duties
- Filing and billing management
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Microsoft Office suite proficiency
- Data entry and management
- Scheduling and time management
- Payroll processing
- Marketing strategies
- Sales experience and techniques
- Event planning and coordination
- Presentation delivery and product demos
- Account reconciliation processes
Assessments
- Administrative Support Professional Fit, Proficient, 05/20
- Attention to Detail, Proficient, 01/21
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Languages
English
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Coordinator/Accounts Payable Specialist
Timothy Hill Children's Ranch
05.2023 - 05.2025
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Carson Optical
01.2021 - 04.2023
Accounts Receivable
Max Finkelstein Inc
05.2020 - 01.2021
Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
Unlimited Earth Care
03.2019 - 10.2020
Accounts Receivable Clerk/Receptionist
Spotlight automotive
01.2015 - 11.2018
Master's - Civil rights, family law
Open International University of Human Development
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