Christine Shekian
Senior Bookkeeper
East Northport,NY
Summary
Detail-focused and highly organized Bookkeeper with track record of efficiently and accurately supporting overall accounting activities. Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. Extensive experience with various financial statements and reconciliations. Key strengths in problem solving, planning, and customer relations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Firm Bookkeeper
Brown Altman LLP
01.2019 - Current
- Reconcile firm operating and IOLA bank accounts weekly, and reconcile bank statements monthly
- Make bank deposits, track and enter receivables in TimeSlips
- Generate financial reports such as P/L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement for Attorneys and Accountant
- Manage accounts payable, client-vendor invoices, and prepare annual 1099 forms
- Assume Office Manager responsibilities when needed
Senior Bookkeeper
Harborside Press
09.2010 - 01.2019
- Performed comprehensive bookkeeping duties for a publishing company with gross sales of $35 million
- Created and maintained A/P and A/R reports for employee, vendor and customer accounts
- Generated financial statements such as balance sheet, P/L, and budgeting
- Processed and issue payroll and commission checks, and bonuses
- Processed monthly bank reconciliations
Full-Charge Bookkeeper
St. Peters By-The-Sea Day School
04.2006 - 06.2010
- Processed monthly bank reconciliations, payroll, AP, AR, general ledger and tuition invoicing
- Prepared monthly financial analysis and annual budgeting
Senior Revenue Analyst
CMP Media LLC
06.2000 - 11.2003
- Developed and negotiated contracts as well as media plans for top global advertisers
- Responsible for the accounting, analyzing and reporting of revenue activities
Staff Accountant
Yellow Book USA
05.1999 - 06.2000
- Prepared revenue journal entries for month-end closings
- Assisted Controller with annual budget and monthly revenue forecast
Compensation Administrator
CMP Media Inc.
03.1996 - 05.1999
- Calculated and administered commissions for sales people according to compensation plans
- Tracked advances and processed bonus incentives for employees
Premium Accountant
Seabury & Smith
02.1994 - 03.1996
- Monitored and maintained computerized account receivables through a payroll deduction plan
- Responsible for daily reconciliation of accounts receivable
Senior Statistical Assistant
Insurance Services Office Inc.
10.1990 - 01.1994
- In charge of a $250,000 quality assurance program
- Researched and advised insurance companies of proper course of action to take to correct reported data problems
Education
BS Degree - Accounting
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY01.1989
Skills
QuickBooks Pro, TimeSlips, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Timeline
Law Firm Bookkeeper
Brown Altman LLP
01.2019 - Current
Senior Bookkeeper
Harborside Press
09.2010 - 01.2019
Full-Charge Bookkeeper
St. Peters By-The-Sea Day School
04.2006 - 06.2010
Senior Revenue Analyst
CMP Media LLC
06.2000 - 11.2003
Staff Accountant
Yellow Book USA
05.1999 - 06.2000
Compensation Administrator
CMP Media Inc.
03.1996 - 05.1999
Premium Accountant
Seabury & Smith
02.1994 - 03.1996
Senior Statistical Assistant
Insurance Services Office Inc.
10.1990 - 01.1994
BS Degree - Accounting
St. John's University
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