Detail-oriented, performance-focused, and multifaceted professional, offering extensive experience in accounting operations across multiple industries; including government contracting, insurance, health-care and real estate. Results-orientated and goal driven leader with management qualifications in overseeing day to day accounting transactions while ensuring compliance with GAAP and federal government standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
STAFF ACCOUNTANT III
PPPL-U.S Dept Of Energy & Princeton University
01.2019 - Current
Fulfill general accounting functions, including general ledger, month and year end close, adjusting entries, accounts payable, month end accruals, account reconciliations.
Financial statement analysis including responsibility for various general ledger account reconciliations.
Develop and implement solutions to complex accounting problems by in-depth evaluation and analysis.
Research, analyze, and correct complex irregularities and reconciling items in system output results and/or reconciliations.
Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
Develop, plan and implement policies, techniques and methods in accordance with Laboratory policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DOE Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), business law, Princeton University and/or government regulations, accepted business practices, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Develop, evaluate and implement work methods and transaction documentation for efficiencies, making recommendations for improvements.
Financial statement analysis including responsibility for various general ledger account reconciliations.
Develop and implement solutions to complex accounting problems by in-depth evaluation and analysis.
Research, analyze, and correct complex irregularities and reconciling items in system output results and/or reconciliations.
Maintain and update the PPPL Accounting Manual and work instructions for applicable areas of responsibility.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Nutrabio Labs
01.2017 - 01.2019
Oversaw all A/P functions including automated system invoice entries into QuickBooks, cut/mail vendor checks, reconcile bank statements/credit cards and ensured POs are managed including working with vendors on payment terms
Completed payroll functions, review timecards and forward needed information to ADP weekly for 70 personnel
Coordinated with Warehouse Manager and Shipping Coordinator on supply and billing needs
Processed freight invoices and provided A/P support in resolving any noted discrepancies
Maintained accounts receivable documentation electronically and on paper
Handled cash deposits using the proper accounting procedures and documentation
Analyzed cost control and provided timely financial information to support corporate goals
Processed employee monthly commission statements
Implemented Travel and Expense Policy and Travel and Expense software Concur
Verified Travel and Expense posting are executed correctly in books
Made recommendations and implemented process improvements
Provided policy and Concur training and coaching to managers and employees.
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Staffing Services
01.2015 - 01.2017
Delivered in house accounting service and heavily involved in payroll administration including I-9, new staff processing, direct deposit setup and partnering with benefits to ensure payroll reflected staff benefit options
Served as the POC for the Affordable Healthcare Act and payroll related inquiries for 5,000 personnel
Trained 3 employees to serve as additional point of contact and to serve as backup
Partnered with a 6-person team that supported the in-house payroll system for managed payroll services to client organizations; completed aging reports and processed managerial reports
Completed 20+ monthly bank reconciliations, reconciled accounts and posted to the GL; closed month-end report requirements; began tenure as full cycle A/P including invoicing and vendor payments
Introduced new accounting procedures that reduced time/costs and increased efficiencies.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
Chubb Services P&C Insurance Company
09.2012 - 04.2014
Leveraged a high degree of accuracy and research to monitor all vendor payment agreements, identified discounts that could reduce invoice amounts; processed checks and reconciled monthly A/P reports using Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics.
Processed 100+ vendor payments on a monthly basis.
Demonstrated effective and professional communication with internal and external vendors and clients.
Reviewed travel and expense reports. Ensuring proper documentation from corporate employees. Ensure adherence to employee travel policies.
Assisted with annual closing of books and reconcilations.