Ingrid Gollisz
Garden City,NY
Summary
Proactive Senior Accountant with a robust background in financial analysis and journal entry preparation. Effectively managed month-end close processes and audits, contributing to improved compliance and financial integrity.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
Global Equipment Company
Port Washington, NY
12.2022 - Current
- Reconciled general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of month, quarter, and year-end close processes
- Reviewed general ledger activity and prepared accrual entries, ensuring accuracy during month-end close
- Prepared weekly cash forecasts and managed intercompany settlements, aligning resources with company needs
- Prepared journal entries during the month to record daily cash receipts and intercompany activity
- Assisted with internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Calculated amounts owed for customer rebate programs based on tracked sales activity and individual contracts
- Contributed to financial reporting and improved processes through detailed analytical reviews, enhancing overall reporting accuracy
Controller
PMC Group I, LLC
Bethpage, NY
04.2012 - 11.2022
- Managed all accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger maintenance
- Prepared financial statements, collaborated with management and external accountants to ensure compliance and accurate financial reporting
- Forecasted cash requirements, monitored cash receipts, and planned disbursements to maintain liquidity for operational needs
- Analyzed variances between actual and budget, collaborated with senior personnel to enhance forecast accuracy
- Analyzed balance sheet accounts, performed monthly bank reconciliations, and maintained supporting schedules
- Prepared invoices, ensured prompt collection of receivables, and resolved billing questions
- Supported RFP processes, prepared vendor applications, and processed sales tax returns to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
Controller
Display Technologies LLC
New Hyde Park, NY
12.2007 - 02.2012
- Ensured integrity, completeness, and timely production of all financial data for management use
- Coordinated monthly closing process, reviewed journal entries and analyzed accounts, enhancing accuracy of financial statements
- Prepared detailed financial analysis of activity for month and year to date for corporate and upper management
- Oversaw accounts receivable operations, managing invoicing and collections to improve cash flow and foster customer relations
- Managed Accounts Payable, ensuring proper W-9 retention and internal controls
- Provided auditors with full balance sheet support and schedules for interim and annual audits
- Acted as key liaison between company and external auditors
- Assisted in annual budget creation, analyzing variances to provide insights on financial performance against targets
Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager
Display Technologies, LLC
07.1998 - 11.2007
- Prepared monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
- Collaborated with Controller to streamline closing process, improving internal capabilities and decreasing reliance on external accountants
- Hired and supervised staff, overseeing general ledger accounting and in-house sales tax processing
- Prepared and reviewed journal entries and monthly accruals
- Completed balance sheet account analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial reporting while reviewing work of staff accountants
- Reduced time to produce monthly results, aligning with new corporate reporting requirements
- Supported due diligence efforts for subsidiary acquisitions, contributing to informed decision-making
- Prepared key financial data for management decision-making
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
St John's University
Jamaica, NYCertification
- Certified Public Accountant, New York
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Global Equipment Company
12.2022 - Current
Controller
PMC Group I, LLC
04.2012 - 11.2022
Controller
Display Technologies LLC
12.2007 - 02.2012
Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager
Display Technologies, LLC
07.1998 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
St John's University