Jennifer Phillips Perry
Neptune City,NJ
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla
Red Bank, New Jersey
08.2000 - 08.2025
- Managed monthly financial closing process and ensured accuracy of financial statements.
- Led team in preparing annual budgets and forecasting financial performance.
- Coordinated audit processes with external auditors and addressed findings promptly.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions to maintain cash flow stability.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Ensured timely payment of invoices from vendors or suppliers according to contractual agreements.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
- Evaluated and approved billing invoices and expense reports to monitor and ensure cash flow and cost containment.
- Tracked expenses and revenues against budgets and forecasts and reported variances.
Controller
Girl Scouts of Palm Glades Council, Inc.
Lake Worth, Florida
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Responsible for the management of councils financial assets in accordance with Board of Directors and GAP standards.
- Prepared Balance Sheet, P&L, & other reports to summarize current financial position needed by Senior Management, Board of Directors and regulatory agencies.
- Prepared annual operating budget and evaluated Councils progress.
- Prepared and processed payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable on ACCPAC for Windows accounting software.
- Prepared bank reconciliations and account analysis on a monthly basis.
- Maintained fixed asset system and inventory records.
- Managed the cash flow of operations and investments.
- Administered all employee benefit plans.
- Assisted in making budget presentations to the United Way /Community Chest groups.
- Set up and converted to a new ACCPAC accounting software and created all financial reports.
Business Manager
Girl Scouts of Palm Glades Council, Inc.
Lake Worth, Florida
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Responsible for the organization and administration of council business services.
- Supervised business staff of four and directed business functions of ongoing operations.
- Established operational procedures and systems.
- Maintained accurate current records in all aspects of Council finance.
- Maintained inventory control of Girl Scout resale materials.
- Prepared financial reports and audit materials.
- Prepared and processed payroll and accounts payable.
Senior Accountant
Ocwen Financial, Robert Half Inc.
West Palm Beach, Florida
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Prepared weekly FR2900 for Federal Reserve Reporting.
- Maintained, amortized and allocated prepaid expenses.
- Researched and resolved interface errors from Horizon bank subsystem to General Ledger.
- Reconciled bank statements and analyzed cash accounts.
- Designed new chart of accounts using ACCPAC software.
- Reconciled old ledger system to the new ledger system.
Budget Coordinator
Chesebrough-Ponds U.S.A.
Trumbull, Connecticut
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Responsible for the coordination and consolidation of departmental budgeting activities.
- Reviewed, maintained and analyzed monthly performance reports.
- Prepared monthly balance sheet analysis, variance commentary and trade allocation.
- Projected latest estimates for indirect expenses.
- Innovated and standardized Lotus 123 worksheets for easier consolidation of divisional budgets.
- Worked closely with department heads in projecting annual budgets and controlling current expenses.
Senior Accountant
Waldenbooks
Stamford, Connecticut
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Responsible for forecasting and reporting divisional inventories and gross margin.
- Developed computer programs for internal auditing.
- Analyzed price changes processed and profits by division.
- Prepared monthly analysis, supporting schedules and financial commentary.
- Participated in special projects.
Gross Margin Accountant
Waldenbooks
Stamford, Connecticut
01.1986 - 01.1987
- Responsible for analyzing, interpreting and reporting magazine gross margin.
- Maintained Retail Display Allowance System on DBASE III.
- Assisted in the development of gross margin financial plans.
Vendor Account Analyst
Waldenbooks
Stamford, Connecticut
01.1985 - 01.1986
- Served as a corporate financial liaison between Waldenbooks and merchandise vendors.
- Dealt with debit balance collection and payment of prior period liability.
Education
B.S. - Marketing
Fairfield University
Fairfield, Connecticut01.1985
M.B.A. -
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, ConnecticutSkills
- Financial software expertise
- Spreadsheet management
- Document processing skills
- Data organization tools
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla
08.2000 - 08.2025
Controller
Girl Scouts of Palm Glades Council, Inc.
01.1996 - 01.2000
Business Manager
Girl Scouts of Palm Glades Council, Inc.
01.1995 - 01.1996
Senior Accountant
Ocwen Financial, Robert Half Inc.
01.1992 - 01.1994
Budget Coordinator
Chesebrough-Ponds U.S.A.
01.1989 - 01.1992
Senior Accountant
Waldenbooks
01.1987 - 01.1989
Gross Margin Accountant
Waldenbooks
01.1986 - 01.1987
Vendor Account Analyst
Waldenbooks
01.1985 - 01.1986
B.S. - Marketing
Fairfield University
M.B.A. -
University of Bridgeport