ELISHAH E. GILLIAM
Finance And Accounting
Staten Island
Summary
Finance professional known for high standards and delivering results. Extensive experience in financial analysis and accounting, contributing to accurate financial reporting and strategic decision-making. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, providing reliable support and meeting evolving business needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance and Accounting Specialist
Opportunities for A Better Tomorrow, Inc.
05.2025 - Current
- Accounts Payable: Perform all Expense and Disbursements functions to ensure timely and accurate records and payments.
- Data Management: Ensure effective data management by appropriately maintaining files in SharePoint, including receipts, reports, invoices, payroll registers,etc.
- Facilitate Cash Flow, including receipts, pledges, deposits and projections. Review and accurately record pledges and Cash Receipts on a weekly basis.
- Perform Month Close of books to facilitate accurate contract billing. Perform monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and credit cards.
- Assists with other account review/reconciliations and billing as needed.
Finance and Operations Manager
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and Institute
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Executes daily accounting functions for the organizations, including accounts payable, receivable, deposits and expenditures.
- Conduct monthly reconciliations (bank statements credit card accounts, and month-end closing procedures)
- Supports the Director of Operations in the execution of staff-related events such as retreats and trainings.
Interim Executive Assistant and Board Liaison
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and Institute
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Coordinate travel and help prepare detailed itineraries for the President & CEO, and organize travel receipts/reports, and submit the President & CEO’s travel reimbursements.
- Manage the President & CEO’s calendar and external email accounts
- Develop and adhere to the annual board budget, plan, and manage the logistics for board meetings and related board events.
Finance and Operations Associate
Religions for Peace International
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Assists with the on-boarding and off-boarding of all staff and Interns
- Supports the Finance Department with monthly reconciliations and yearly audits
- Assist with maintaining expense allocation to ensure appropriate assigning of cost
Accounting Administrative Assistant
Religions for Peace International
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Liaison between staff and Department of Finance and Administrations
- Assist the Senior Accountant and Director of finance with accounting tasks
- Office Management
Document Care Specialist
CDM
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted in the updating of content management software
- Handled the preparation and management of documents
- Assisted in survey services and document hosting
Sales Representative
Macy’s Department Store
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Assisted managers in driving daily sales by setting prices for merchandise to ensure the company succeeded
- Organized sales inventory on the store floor and stock rooms
- Clarified customer inquiries with pricing of merchandise and finding items for purchase
Sales Associate
Rainbow
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Accommodated customers when needed and provided excellent customer service to provide a great shopping experience
- Guided new employees through training and informed them of proper store policies and merchandise upkeep
- Coordinated with managers regarding seasonal inventory to record and organize products
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment for staff and customers
Office Assistant
Vice President of Student Affairs Office at Mohawk Valley Community College
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with Vice President in recording important data, filing cases into computer program, and transferring phone calls to maintain office organizations.
- Organized incoming students in meeting times with Vice President and office secretary
- Helped promote office affairs and events by posting and handing out flyers throughout campus
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting, Arts Management
State University of New York College At Oswego
Oswego, New York 08.2016 - 05.2018
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY 05.2001 -
Skills
- QuickBooks Online
- Adobe Acrobat 17
- SharePoint
- DocuSign
- Insperity
- MIP Accounting Software
- ADP
- Prestige
Timeline
Finance and Accounting Specialist
Opportunities for A Better Tomorrow, Inc.
05.2025 - Current
Interim Executive Assistant and Board Liaison
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and Institute
09.2023 - 08.2024
Finance and Operations Manager
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and Institute
09.2022 - 04.2025
Finance and Operations Associate
Religions for Peace International
11.2021 - 09.2022
Accounting Administrative Assistant
Religions for Peace International
03.2019 - 11.2021
Document Care Specialist
CDM
05.2018 - 12.2018
Sales Representative
Macy’s Department Store
12.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting, Arts Management
State University of New York College At Oswego
08.2016 - 05.2018
Sales Associate
Rainbow
06.2016 - 08.2016
Office Assistant
Vice President of Student Affairs Office at Mohawk Valley Community College
09.2014 - 05.2016
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mohawk Valley Community College
05.2001 -
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