Erica L. Monteiro
Pawtucket,RI
Summary
Highly-motivated School Business Official with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Finance
Bellingham Public Schools
Bellingham, MA
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with external auditors for the annual audit process.
- Monitored compliance with accounting regulations and procedures.
- Managed budgeting process for the District.
- Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
- Established internal controls by preparing policies and procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Evaluated existing systems of control and made recommendations for improvement where necessary.
- Provided guidance on capital expenditure projects to ensure they meet company objectives.
- Reviewed contracts related to finance activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Mentored staff members in accounting practices and principles.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Created and updated monthly financial reports to present to School Committee.
- Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Payroll Manager
Franklin Public School Dst
Franklin, MA
11.2004 - 07.2023
- Calculated and processed payroll for over 1,000 employees on a bi-weekly basis.
- Resolved discrepancies between payroll records and timekeeping systems.
- Reconciled monthly payroll accounts to ensure accurate payments to employees.
- Provided technical support to staff members regarding the use of the payroll system.
- Managed the processing of new hires and terminations in the payroll system.
- Maintained detailed records of all wage calculations and deductions.
- Prepared reports related to wages, taxes, garnishments, 401K contributions and benefits packages.
- Assisted with audits related to compensation plans by providing requested documents in a timely manner.
- Analyzed trends in employee compensation levels across various departments and divisions within the organization.
- Developed processes for streamlining the workflow associated with payroll operations.
- Audited existing procedures to identify areas where improvements could be made.
- Collaborated with human resources team on resolving issues related to vacation accrual or sick leave tracking.
- Performed quality checks on final payrolls prior to their transmission or distribution.
- Managed payroll for temporary, hourly and salaried employees.
- Produced and filed payroll reports monthly for 403b and MTRS.
- Processed employee rehires, transfers, terminations and withholdings.
- Generated relevant paperwork and payroll reports.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA12-2023
Member
MASBO
Hopkinton, MASkills
- Strategic Planning
- Business Forecasting
- Audit Coordination
- Business process improvement
Certification
- MA DESE , School Business Administrator, Initial Licensure #53329, March 15, 2022
Timeline
Director of Finance
Bellingham Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Payroll Manager
Franklin Public School Dst
11.2004 - 07.2023
MBA - Accounting
Fitchburg State University
Member
MASBO
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