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Carmela Ognibene

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Dynamic Senior Accounting Manager with a proven track record of over 5 years at Propeller Industries, enhancing financial accuracy and team proficiency. Expert in GAAP, payroll processing, and leading high-performing teams. Achieved streamlined operations and robust audit support, showcasing a blend of strategic financial management and leadership excellence. Proven skill in employing accounting and financial management best practices and team leadership. Committed to introducing changes to achieve continuous improvement and successfully influencing processes driving operational excellence. Expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis, operational management, forecasting and cost control.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accounting Manager

Propeller Industries
07.2023 - Current
  • Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
  • Ensured compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal policies by conducting regular audits and reviews.
  • Streamlined payroll processing through the implementation of updated systems and protocols.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by streamlining and automating accounting processes.
  • Played a key role in developing business continuity plans that ensured seamless operations during unexpected events or disruptions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support budget development and monitoring.
  • Consistently met strict deadlines for quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements.
  • Mentored junior accountants, fostering professional growth and strong team dynamics.

Accounting Manager

Propeller Industries
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
  • Multiclient experience 10+ or More

Associate Accounting Manager

Propeller Industries
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
  • Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Senior Accountant

Propeller Industries
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.

Staff Accountant

Propeller Industries
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.

Payroll Administrator

Dragados
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
  • Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using ADP and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
  • Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
  • Reduced errors in payroll calculations with meticulous attention to detail and thorough data verification.

Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant

Ditta Malito Contracting, Inc.
11.2015 - 07.2018
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable tasks, maintaining accurate records and reducing errors.
  • Implemented efficient filing systems for easy access to important financial documents, improving overall organization within the department.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping processes for increased efficiency and time management.
  • Assisted with payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculation of employee wages and tax deductions based on current regulations.
  • Ensured timely invoicing and payment tracking, resulting in improved cash flow management.

Staff Accountant

Goldenthal & Suss Consulting PC
03.2013 - 10.2015
  • Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
  • Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Helped with preparation of year-end and statutory accounts to compare past reports and evaluate financial health of company.
  • Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
  • Prepared timely and accurate tax filings, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Prepared and filed tax returns to summarize transactions of calendar year and comply with laws and regulations.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings. Saving Company's $10,000 or more in penalties and IRS fees

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY
05.2014

Skills

  • General Ledger Management
  • Payroll Processing
  • Team Supervision
  • Staff Training
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Audit Support
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Variance Analysis
  • Month-end reporting
  • Financial statement presentations
  • Closing procedures
  • GAAP understanding

Languages

Italian

Timeline

Senior Accounting Manager

Propeller Industries
07.2023 - Current

Accounting Manager

Propeller Industries
01.2022 - 07.2023

Associate Accounting Manager

Propeller Industries
01.2021 - 01.2022

Senior Accountant

Propeller Industries
01.2020 - 01.2021

Staff Accountant

Propeller Industries
01.2019 - 01.2020

Payroll Administrator

Dragados
07.2018 - 01.2019

Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant

Ditta Malito Contracting, Inc.
11.2015 - 07.2018

Staff Accountant

Goldenthal & Suss Consulting PC
03.2013 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

College of Staten Island of The City University of New York

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