Elizabeth Astorino
Assistant Controller
Rockford,MI
Summary
Talented accounting professional highly effective at solving routine and critical issues across all operational levels. Adept at managing daily accounting processes, payroll, and all other general accounting functions.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller
Carrier Law
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2020 - Current
- Supervised accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Collaborated with Chief Financial Officer and accounting team to develop budgetary guidelines and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
- Managed and performed all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management, banking reconciliations, financial statement preparation and analysis, monthly and yearly close.
- Full ownership of end-to-end accounting for two subsidiary companies.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Full ownership of payroll system, including administration, maintenance, processing and reporting.
- Prepared and oversaw yearly tax returns such as 1099's and W-2's, working with ADP to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Maintained insurance policies for the firm.
- Maintained compliance with various governmental bodies and private organizations.
- Designed and implemented internal control procedures within the accounting department.
- Partnered with supervisory committee to establish internal policies and best practices.
- Collaborated with CPA firm for yearly tax preparation.
- Special projects as requested.
Senior Accountant
Carrier Law
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Full ownership of accounts receivable.
- Assisted controller with day-to-day accounting operations.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Contacted customers to find resolutions for escalated issues, including delinquent accounts and balance discrepancies.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Calculated and administered attorney sales incentives.
- Established process for attorney time entries, including managing and processing litigation billings.
- Worked closely with the Controller and Chief Operating Officer to establish firm-wide internal policies and procedures.
- Special projects as requested by management.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MI 08.2013 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Earlham College
Richmond, IN 08.2002 - 05.2006
Skills
Accounting management
Timeline
Assistant Controller
Carrier Law
01.2020 - Current
Senior Accountant
Carrier Law
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Davenport University
08.2013 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Earlham College
08.2002 - 05.2006