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BRENDA L. PAGAN

Finance
Colwyn,PA

Summary

Detail oriented Finance Professional focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities. Systematic and well-organized with strong attention to detail, mathematical acumen and GAAP knowledge. Highly organized and dependable Staff Accountant with background in bookkeeping and financial analysis. Successful history of streamlining accounting processes, identifying cost savings opportunities, and improving accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in using various accounting software programs and technologies.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

STAFF ACCOUNTANT/ PAYROLL

DDP Roofing Services, Inc.
7 2022 - 11.2023
  • Bi-Lingual (Spanish) liaison for staff and employees
  • Processed weekly payroll runs through ADP
  • Performed weekly bank transfers & register entries for payroll, tax & garnishments
  • Masterfile changes within any given week i.e., salary increases, life insurance change, short term disability, etc
  • Cash management-posting of cash receipts and wire transfers made in/out of the accounts.

ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

RTI, Inc.
08.2017 - 07.2022
  • Assisted CPA with month-end-close procedures
  • Process AP/AR invoices daily
  • Reconciled bank, credit card accounts and intercompany accounts
  • Processed weekly check run and ACH payments to vendors
  • Oversaw documentation and reporting of expenses, sales and other transactions.

SR. AP Specialist

Houghton International Inc. (1 yr. Contract)
08.2015 - 08.2017
  • Full cycle AP; match, batch and code invoices for payment using JD Edwards
  • High-Volume invoice processed upwards to 2,300
  • Processed transactions and performed accounting duties such as account maintenance, recorded entries, reconciled accounts
  • Generated accounts payable payments and issue for review, signing and mailing
  • Reviewed, processed, and approved employees expense reports in Concur.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

AQUA Information Systems, Inc.
02.2009 - 07.2015
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new employees
  • Generated work and purchase orders, invoice clients, paid vendors, maintained records, aging reports
  • Organized and overseen the schedules and work of assigned staff
  • Handled discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy
  • Conducted performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

Education

MBA & DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP -

Strayer University
Springfield, PA
09.2017 - 05.2019

BA & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - undefined

Strayer University
Springfield, PA
09.2012 - 05.2017

AS & Organizational Leadership - undefined

Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA
09.2007 - 05.2009

Skills

    Microsoft Office

    HR software

    QuickBooks

    Google Calendar

    Excellent Communication

    Talent management systems

    SAGE 300

    Process Improvement

    Closing processes

    Payroll (ADP)

    Bank Reconciliation

    Concur

    JD Edwards

    Exact Time

    Internal/external audit

Timeline

MBA & DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP -

Strayer University
09.2017 - 05.2019

ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

RTI, Inc.
08.2017 - 07.2022

SR. AP Specialist

Houghton International Inc. (1 yr. Contract)
08.2015 - 08.2017

BA & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - undefined

Strayer University
09.2012 - 05.2017

OPERATIONS MANAGER

AQUA Information Systems, Inc.
02.2009 - 07.2015

AS & Organizational Leadership - undefined

Harcum College
09.2007 - 05.2009

STAFF ACCOUNTANT/ PAYROLL

DDP Roofing Services, Inc.
7 2022 - 11.2023
BRENDA L. PAGANFinance