Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Anna Leh

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

I currently serve as a Financial Controller at Spread Bagelry, Inc, a private equity backed QSR chain with national expansion plans. My proficiency with financial software, including an expertise in Quickbooks, has enhanced operational efficiency and compliance. Advising on fiscal policies and steering short-term and long-term financial objectives, my team and I have ensured a robust growth trajectory for the company.

Our team's success in opening multiple new locations is a testament to our collective financial diligence and strategic planning. Collaborating with a diverse array of professionals, from bankers to construction teams, has been integral to expanding Spread Bagelry's footprint.

My commitment to fostering strong professional relationships and my ability to empower a team has built the foundations of a successful accounting team. In addition, I bring a perspective sharpened by years of varied experiences, from consulting accountants to full charge bookkeeping, all contributing to our collective success.

In parallel, as a Consulting Accountant, I empower legal professionals with foundational accounting knowledge and mastery in Quickbooks Online, ensuring compliance and audit readiness. I committed to fostering a culture of financial acuity, contributing diverse expertise to enhance organizational growth and efficiency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Controller

Spread Bagelry
10.2023 - Current

• Analyzed the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
• Advised management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
• Evaluated need for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and made appropriate recommendations while opening 6 new locations of Spread Bagelry.
• Developed and maintained relationships with banking, insurance, and non-organizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
• Communicated regularly with construction and equipment company while developing positive relationships with vendors
• Prepared payroll for 200+ employees biweekly.
• Reported directly to the CFO of Meridian Venture Partners (majority owner of Spread) and collaborated on budgets as well as cash flow needs
• Managed an A/P employee and advised her on appropriate time and amounts to remit payments to vendors
• Become proficient on Toast POS and Toast Payroll while excelling in mapping and integrating these software programs to Quickbooks online
• Gained experience on 5-Out, Xtrachef, and 7 Shifts restaurant planning and accounting software.
• Prepared month end financial reports for all 16 locations within 10 days of month end

Consulting Accountant

Hennigh Law Corporation
09.2021 - Current

• Worked regularly with attorneys of this firm to assist them in learning the foundations of accounting
• Taught the intricacies of online accounting with Quickbooks Online software
• Prepared financial reports while guiding them through the process of doing so self-sufficiently
• Kept books up to date with legal compliance including preparing their Trust account for potential audits
• Prepared 1099s along with other year end accounting including depreciation entries
• Assisted in creating budgets whilst training staff in the basics of budget preparation
• Became well acquainted with Practice Panther accounting software; including how they integrate with Quickbooks Online

Financial Accountant

Spread Bagelry
09.2023 - 10.2023

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Garden of Learning Daycare
02.2019 - 12.2022

• Received, recorded, and banked cash and checks.
• Created and sent biweekly invoices to all families.
• Ran Tuition Express ACH processing software biweekly to collect payments from families for childcare services provided.
• Prepared and processed biweekly payroll via Quickbooks while keeping all employee paperwork organized and up to date. Calculated and prepared checks for taxes, utilities, and other payments.
• Performed general office duties such as drafting daily responses to parent emails regarding billing questions and filing all paperwork in the cloud for easy access by the daycare’s owners.
• Monitored status of loans and accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
• Eliminated discrepancies in finances by expertly documenting expenses, monitoring income, handling bank deposits, reconciling, and managing statements.
• Managed the company’s 1099 vendors including creating W-9s, filing taxes and mailing out 1099s at year end.

Quickbooks Live Senior Bookkeeper

Intuit
09.2021 - 10.2022

• Created reports for Quickbooks Live clients to review financial status and trends, including A/R aging report, payroll analysis and budget vs. actual.
• Prepared journal entries for account reconciliations and reconciled general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
• Created custom reports to track sales by customer, product or vendor depending on the individual needs of each client. Honed ability to analyze cost control, providing timely and frequent financial information that supports clients’ business goals and objectives.
• Consistently demonstrated talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing assignments ahead of schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy which led to a swift promotion within Intuit.
• Communicated frequently with all 50 of my assigned clients while working independently in a remote setting.
• Scheduled client appointments to guide and empower each subscriber in an effort to assist them better understanding Quickbooks and fully utilizing the software for their bookkeeping needs.

Junior Accountant

Numbers and Tech
02.2019 - 10.2021

• Performed all AR/AP, bank reconciliations, and reviewed credit card statements monthly for our 25 clients.
• Did reconciliation of credit cards and bank accounts while creating monthly financial statements.
• Became proficient in Quickbooks online while doing daily review and entry of all banking transactions.
• Managed payroll processing of biweekly, weekly, and monthly employees for various local clients.
• Entered and maintained accurate records of new hires and terminations to prevent legal action.

Accounting Office Associate

Royal Restaurant Group
11.2015 - 12.2018

• Reconciled daily credit card deposits and assisted with monthly financial reports.
• Maintained accounts payable documentation electronically and on paper.
• Handled cash deposits using the proper accounting procedures and documentations.
• Communicated with managers and chefs regarding work products and policies.
• Did bookkeeping via Quickbooks including accounts payable, bank reconciliation, payroll, and labor tracking.

• Supported the successful completion of audits, preparing thorough documentation as needed.

Education

Studio Arts

Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

Skills

  • Payroll Processing
  • Preparing financial statements
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Staff Management
  • Audit preparation
  • Fixed Asset Management
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Budget Preparation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Procedure Development
  • Intercompany Transactions
  • Internal control management

Timeline

Controller

Spread Bagelry
10.2023 - Current

Financial Accountant

Spread Bagelry
09.2023 - 10.2023

Consulting Accountant

Hennigh Law Corporation
09.2021 - Current

Quickbooks Live Senior Bookkeeper

Intuit
09.2021 - 10.2022

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Garden of Learning Daycare
02.2019 - 12.2022

Junior Accountant

Numbers and Tech
02.2019 - 10.2021

Accounting Office Associate

Royal Restaurant Group
11.2015 - 12.2018

Studio Arts

Ursinus College
Anna Leh