Astrid Costarelos
Elizabeth,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Senior Staff Accountant with comprehensive experience in financial analysis, budgeting and auditing. Strong skills in streamlining financial operations, enhancing accuracy, and improving efficiency. Proven history of utilizing strong accounting acumen to drive success and meet company objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Accountant
OSG - Aston Carter
Carlstadt, NJ
11.2024 - Current
- Lead month-end close processes, including journal entries and accruals, to ensure accurate and timely financial statement preparation.
- Conduct variance analysis to provide detailed insights on financial performance fluctuations, aiding strategic business decisions.
- Perform and review reconciliations of key accounts, supporting both internal and external audits with prepared schedules and financial data.
- Oversee financial operations, and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Execute strategic financial planning and analysis to support organizational goals.
- Supervise employees through accounting processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Staff Accountant
Landman, Corsi, Ballaine & Ford
Newark, NJ
06.2021 - 10.2024
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable to ensure accurate transaction tracking, prevent discrepancies, and maintain financial integrity.
- Reconciled general ledger accounts through regular reviews, journal entry adjustments, and transaction verifications to uphold accuracy.
- Managed expense reimbursement requests, maintaining compliance with company policies.
- Conducted comprehensive reconciliation of American Express transactions, supporting accurate financial reporting.
- Trained new employees, ensuring seamless integration into accounting processes.
Accounting Specialist
Adam Tech
Union, NJ
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Served as primary contact for external auditors, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable processes, improving cash flow through prompt payment tracking and streamlined invoice processing.
- Generated weekly and monthly expense reports for senior management review.
- Prepared balance sheet reconciliations for review by management team.
Universal Banker
TD Bank
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Explained banking products and services such as checking accounts, savings accounts, loans and credit cards to potential customers.
- Answered telephone inquiries regarding account balances, fees or general information.
- Researched account discrepancies or errors identified during audits or reviews.
- Performed fraud prevention duties by monitoring suspicious activity on customer accounts.
- Received incoming wires from other financial institutions into customer accounts.
- Processed deposits, withdrawals, loan payments and other financial transactions.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ01-2016
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Month-end close
- Employee supervision
- Variance analysis
- Expense reporting
- Audit support
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Excel expertise
Affiliations
- Motorcycle Enthutiast
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Staff Accountant
OSG - Aston Carter
11.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
Landman, Corsi, Ballaine & Ford
06.2021 - 10.2024
Accounting Specialist
Adam Tech
01.2018 - 06.2021
Universal Banker
TD Bank
10.2016 - 01.2018
Associate of Science - Accounting
Passaic County Community College