Alyson Robinson
Sussex,NJ
Summary
Experienced Staff Accountant with four years of experience providing administrative, clerical and project support to accounting departments. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
General Vision Services
New York, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Provide technical guidance to junior staff members regarding accounting principles and practices.
- Generate financial reports for management review including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement.
- Reconcile intercompany accounts on a monthly basis.
- Manage accounts receivable activities such as invoicing customers, applying payments received, monitoring customer balances.
- Manage accounts payable activities such as invoices, submitting payments, monitoring customer balances.
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations for cash, bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Manage AR and AP schedules
- Prepare monthly schedules for fixed assets, prepaids, accruals
- Assist with External audit
- Oversee all aspects of accounts payable
Junior Staff Accountant
General Vision Services
New York, NY
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Processed payments for vendors in accordance with established deadlines.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve invoice discrepancies or issues.
- Created new vendors in the system following company's set up guidelines.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities including preparation of accruals, amortization schedules, depreciation calculations.
- Communicated regularly with vendors via phone, email, or mail regarding invoice inquiries or payment requests.
- Analyzed aged receivables report and contacted customers regarding overdue payments.
- Reconciled vendor accounts on a monthly basis.
- Handled bi-weekly payroll services for 80+ employees.
- Provided administrative support to senior staff members.
- Supported team with data entry tasks into various databases.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end and year end close processes.
Accounting Associate
General Vision Services
New York, NY
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues across departments to resolve any discrepancies or errors identified in the course of performing duties.
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks and credit card transactions.
- Created new vendor accounts and maintaining existing ones within the accounting software program.
- Performed bookkeeping and basic accounting services.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Prepared bank reconciliations and journal entries to record transactions in the general ledger.
- Reconciled company credit cards, expense accounts and other expenses and financial records.
Recruiter
General Vision Services
New York, NY
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
- Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand position requirements.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.
- Provided hiring status updates to HR and managers for comprehensive oversight.
- Provided feedback to unsuccessful applicants on the status of their applications.
- Coordinated background checks on successful candidates prior to offer acceptance.
- Conducted exit interviews and completed employment termination paperwork.
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate backgrounds, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
Human Resource Assistant
General Vision Services
New York, NY
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Updated employee database with changes in job title, salary information or contact details.
- Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
- Processed paperwork associated with personnel transactions such as promotions or terminations.
- Assisted with planning, organizing and coordinating company events.
- Assisted candidates by answering questions about application, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
- Filed documents, delivered mail and performed bookkeeping to facilitate office operations of HR department.
- Answered questions regarding salaries, benefits and other pertinent information.
- Maintained records of employee contributions and deposits into the company's 401K plan accounts.
Human Resource Intern
Golden Pear Funding/General Vision Services
New York, NY
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Scanned Documents
- Sorted Mail
- Assisted HR Manager
- Termination Letters
- New Hire Forms
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Organized and stored employment forms and information.
Front Desk Agent
Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort
East Stroudsburg, PA
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Answered phones, responded to inquiries, and took messages.
- Assisted with check-in and check-out procedures for guests.
- Wrote and maintained incident reports, daily activity logs and other documents as requested by management.
- Worked with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address and resolve building and room issues.
- Managed cash drawer responsibly throughout shift.
- Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
- Inputted guest information into computer system accurately and securely.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and courteously.
- Greeted incoming guests warmly, issued room keys and shared information on policies and amenities.
Front Desk/Childcare
Retro Fitness
East Stroudsburg/Stroudsburg, PA
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Upsell memberships and products to members
- Made smoothies for members
- Assisted members in completing paperwork for services rendered.
- Processed payments using cash registers or point-of-sale systems.
- Fixed memberships, froze accounts, canceled accounts,
- Greeted members and checked them in
- Took care of children in the childcare room
- Managed incoming calls, emails, and inquiries from members regarding services and products.
Cashier
Wildcat LLC
Mount Pocono, PA
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Restocked inventory
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
Intern
The Cohen Management Group
New York, NY
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Performed clerical tasks for the Human Resources Department
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork or entering data into databases.
Housekeeper
Fernwood
Bushkill, PA
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Cleaned 2-bedroom, 3 bedroom suites in a team of 2
- Checked inventory for each room and replaced where needed
Front Desk
Paradise Tanning
East Stroudsburg, PA
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Signed up customers for different levels of tanning
- Checked customers in and out of tanning beds
- Cleaned all equipment after each use
- Opened and closed store
- Handled cash, credit card, and room charges transactions accurately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
East Stroudsburg University
01.2020
Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility in unfamiliar environments and cultures
- Strong Customer Service skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Payroll Processing
- Expense Tracking
- Bank and Account Reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- Attention to Detail
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Great Plains
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Recruitment
- Scheduling
Accomplishments
- Received the All-Star award at GVS in 2023
Timeline
Staff Accountant
General Vision Services
01.2024 - Current
Junior Staff Accountant
General Vision Services
01.2023 - 01.2024
Accounting Associate
General Vision Services
10.2020 - 01.2023
Recruiter
General Vision Services
02.2020 - 09.2022
Human Resource Assistant
General Vision Services
02.2020 - 10.2020
Human Resource Intern
Golden Pear Funding/General Vision Services
12.2019 - 02.2020
Front Desk Agent
Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort
09.2017 - 12.2019
Front Desk/Childcare
Retro Fitness
03.2017 - 07.2017
Cashier
Wildcat LLC
08.2016 - 03.2017
Intern
The Cohen Management Group
07.2016 - 08.2016
Housekeeper
Fernwood
02.2016 - 07.2016
Front Desk
Paradise Tanning
02.2014 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
East Stroudsburg University
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