Jennifer Gillis
Richmond,RI
Summary
Experienced financial manager with over 25 years of expertise in maintaining accurate accounting information and implementing effective controls and practices to ensure financial profitability. Detail-oriented professional excelling in budget monitoring and government compliance to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. Skilled in decision-making and providing strong leadership to drive team success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll/Staff Accountant
Swarovski Optik NA
2020.10 - Current
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide information regarding payroll deductions and related issues.
Accountant/Office Administrator
Robert Saglio A/V Design
2017.02 - Current
- Generate financial statements and facilitate account closing procedures each month
- Accurately allocate all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions
- Process biweekly payroll and monthly sales tax
- Prepare annual budget and report variances
- Monitor several long-term projects and costs against proposals
- Helped establish yearly objectives to steer organizational finances and improve bottom-line profitability by 10%.
Accountant/Office Administrator
Carl Johnson Design Build, Inc.
2014.05 - 2017.02
- Produced ad hoc reports and documents for the company president
- Ensured timely payment of invoices and real estate taxes
- Provided accurate financial statements and cash flow analysis
- Analyzed insurance policies reduced costs
- Processed bank reconciliations and financial reports to verify practice of proper due diligence.
Accountant
Offshore Express
2005.08 - 2014.05
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed all materials, including surplus, income, expense data, net worth and assets
- Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and comply with governmental tax guidelines
- Supervised accounts receivable staff to ensure timely invoicing
- Prepared weekly payroll for more than 25 salaried and hourly employees.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Rhode Island College
Skills
- Superior attention to detail
- Monthly Account / Bank Reconciliation
- Payroll Processing
- Account Reconciliation
- Journal entry preparation
- Payroll Administration
- Internal / External Audits
- Monthly / Quarterly / Year End Reports
Timeline
Payroll/Staff Accountant
Swarovski Optik NA
2020.10 - Current
Accountant/Office Administrator
Robert Saglio A/V Design
2017.02 - Current
Accountant/Office Administrator
Carl Johnson Design Build, Inc.
2014.05 - 2017.02
Accountant
Offshore Express
2005.08 - 2014.05
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Rhode Island College