Hi, I’m
Angelina Pechota
Business Owner
Adrian,MI
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice of Lenawee
Accountant/Payroll & Benefits Manager
11.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Managed financial reporting and analysis, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Oversaw budget preparation and monitoring, enhancing fiscal responsibility across departments.
- Developed and implemented internal controls to improve accuracy of financial data.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures, reducing turnaround time for financial statements.
- Executed payroll processing bi-weekly for more than 100 employees.
- Oversaw all aspects of employee benefit enrollment and management.
Front Yard Cards, LLC
Business Owner
06.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
- Established partnerships with local businesses to expand service offerings and reach new customers.
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
The Perfect Pic Photo Booth, LLC
Owner/Operator
10.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance business efficiency and productivity.
- Managed daily financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Analyzed market trends to adjust product offerings and drive revenue growth strategies.
- Established a loyal customer base through targeted marketing campaigns, referral programs, and personalized customer experiences.
Siena Heights University
Financial Accountant
07.2012 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Managed financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulations.
- Developed and maintained accurate budget forecasts to support departmental planning and resource allocation.
- Implemented internal controls to enhance accuracy of financial data and reduce risk of discrepancies.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing the reconciliation process for bank and credit card accounts.
- Assisted AP in processing Purchase Orders and also invoice entry.
Sears
Store Manager
12.2011 - 07.2012
Job overview
- Led daily store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented effective merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service best practices and sales techniques.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing inventory management decisions.
- Supervised 3 department managers providing coaching and engendering accountability for store results and staff performance. Provided daily encouragement to managers, ensuring they reach their career objectives within the company.
Education
Ball State UniversityMunci, IN
Master of Science from Accounting
05-2002
Siena Heights UniversityAdrian, MI
Master of Science from Organizational Leadership
05-2017
Skills
- Leadership and mentoring
- Market expansion
- Product innovation
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll processing
- General ledger entries
- Payroll administration
Affiliations
Kappa Kappa Epislon (KKE) 2025
Athena Aid 2012
Kappa Delta Sorority (KD) 2000
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) | Project Management Institute | 2016
Timeline
Accountant/Payroll & Benefits Manager
Hospice of Lenawee
11.2020 - Current
Business Owner
Front Yard Cards, LLC
06.2020 - Current
Owner/Operator
The Perfect Pic Photo Booth, LLC
10.2017 - Current
Financial Accountant
Siena Heights University
07.2012 - 03.2021
Store Manager
Sears
12.2011 - 07.2012
Ball State University
Master of Science from Accounting
Siena Heights University
Master of Science from Organizational Leadership