Jody Farinella
(she/her) Middletown,NJ
Summary
Motivated accounting professional with solid experience managing all levels of projects, including but not limited to budgeting, reconciliation, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and management roles. Adapts seamlessly to evolving processes and technology.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Corporation
11.2020 - Current
- Coached new partners and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Assist store manager with all responsibilities in their absence including scheduling and payroll.
- Assist store manager with the hiring. onboarding, and first sips of new partners.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Community service champion of our store.
Payroll and Benefits Manager
Bliss Lawyers
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Onboard benefits and run all new employee background checks and drug screening.
- Set up and process multi-state, biweekly payroll for hourly, salary, and 1099 employees.
- Accurately and Efficiently track leave and PTO days for all employees.
- Set up end of month billing and invoicing. Post journal entries and process in quickbooks.
- Assisted employees with benefits-related inquiries, ensuring prompt resolutions and increased satisfaction levels.
- Ensured timely processing of life event changes, diligently updating employee records as needed.
Consultant, Payroll Manager
Garden State Payroll
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Implemented payroll software and trained owners on software.
- Converted payroll balances from previous payroll companies and software.
- Performed set up of companies and processed weekly and bi-weekly payrolls and processed tax payments.
- Created and prepared set up packages for new clients.
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 12% growth of customer base.
- Responsible for creative design i.e.: company binders, security bags, sales orders.
- Payroll tax comparisons over five years, fee comparisons of competitors, mission statement, and all online marketing i.e.: facebook, twitter, LinkedIn, and company website.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Consultant Senior Accountant
Michael Page International Exchange Place
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Process payroll using ADP Total Source.
- Maintain cash and invoice journals. Enter invoices for four companies and check processing.
- Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts.
- Calculate and processed salesmen's commissions.
- Responsible for all bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Manage and reconcile all company and employee royalty payments.
- Work closely with salesmen to maintain and process customer refunds.
- Responsible for wire transfers and processing cash receipts Update and reconcile all sales journals and cash journals for four companies.
Accounting Manager
Madsen and Howell
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Oversee accounting functions such as A/P, A/R, billing, and maintain work as needed.
- Responsible for journal entries and maintenance of general ledger.
- Monthly and quarterly sales and use tax for four companies.
- Quarterly New York and Pennsylvania sales tax.
- Account reconciliations and variance analysis of balance sheet and P&L accounts.
- Analysis and reporting of monthly sales for each salesman.
- Manage all banking accounts and money market accounts.
- Worked closely with bankers to control interest rates for operating accounts and loans.
- Validation reports for 401k retirement and pension plans.
- Process payroll using ADP for all companies and implement employee changes as needed.
- Weekly and quarterly payroll taxes prior to implementing ADP platform PayXpert Responsible for month end and year end close.
- Worked closely with accountants during year end close.
- Implemented new and more efficient accounting procedures throughout department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Monmouth University
Long Branch, NJ1999-2005
Skills
- Effective team leader and manager
- Strong verbal communication
- Self motivated and highly organized
- General ledger accounting
- Conflict resolution
- Client assessment and analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Account reconciliation budget and forecasting
- Audit Support
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Corporation
11.2020 - Current
Payroll and Benefits Manager
Bliss Lawyers
02.2018 - 11.2020
Consultant, Payroll Manager
Garden State Payroll
01.2010 - 01.2012
Consultant Senior Accountant
Michael Page International Exchange Place
01.2010 - 01.2010
Accounting Manager
Madsen and Howell
01.2008 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Monmouth University
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