Joseph Graziano
Summary
Committed to contributing in a management-level role while working closely with a team to support organizational goals. Brings a disciplined, organized approach to accounting and operations, with the ability to work under pressure, adapt quickly, and take ownership of critical processes. Known for delivering reliable technical solutions, strong work quality, and clear communication that improves workflow efficiency while maintaining high standards of service and professionalism.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Specialist (32hrs per week)
Berwick Academy
South Berwick, ME
04.2025 - Current
- Manage end-to-end accounts receivable operations for a multi-school environment, including cash receipts, collections, auxiliary revenue, reconciliations, and internal controls over billing, deposits, and credits.
- Partner cross-functionally with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Administration to resolve enrollment, billing, and general ledger variances and ensure accurate revenue recognition.
- Support month-end close and audit preparation by generating financial and enrollment reports, assisting with reconciliations, and resolving discrepancies between sub-ledgers and the general ledger.
- Built and deployed a custom Google AppSheet application to centralize attendance and billable activity, automate billing calculations, and improve data integrity and revenue capture across three schools.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for sensitive billing inquiries, ensuring accurate, confidential communication of financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- Report directly to the Controller and Chief Financial Officer, providing regular updates on accounts receivable status, billing issues, and reconciliation items.
Founder & Bookkeeper/Business Operations Consultant
Buoy Bookkeeping, LLC
Southern Maine, ME
2020 - Current
- Provide ongoing accounting and operational support to small businesses, working directly with owners and their CPAs on tax planning, financial organization, and operational decision-making
- Led full bookkeeping cleanups in QuickBooks Online, correcting historical issues, establishing proper opening balances, and restoring reliable financial reporting
- Designed and implemented cash flow improvements through new software, billing processes, and automation, reducing manual follow-up and improving payment consistency.
- Produce owner-facing financial reporting and analysis, including break-even analysis, revenue forecasting, and cash flow planning to support management decisions.
- Built end-to-end operational and accounting workflows using Google Workspace and Square, replacing manual processes and saving dozens of hours per week.
- Developed custom Google AppScript and AppSheet tools to support non-technical users, improving adoption, accuracy, and day-to-day operational efficiency.
Bookkeeper & Office Manager (8-15hrs per week)
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad
Portland, ME
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Handle full-cycle accounting operations with a primary focus on accounts payable, approvals, expense coding, vendor-facing communication, and payment processing within a compliance-driven nonprofit environment.
- Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks Online by reconciling bank and credit card accounts, journaling weekly payroll and cash receipts, and completing a full-year historical accounting catch-up.
- Strengthen internal controls and audit readiness by standardizing digital documentation, enforcing approval workflows, and maintaining tax-exempt, and regulatory compliance records.
- Lead systems optimization initiatives, including SAP Concur invoice and expense workflows, and the transition to QuickBooks Bill Pay Elite, to improve efficiency and oversight.
- Identify process gaps, organizational issues, and documentation risks, and build systems to flag them proactively to leadership.
Captain & Sternman
Various Boats
Stonington, ME
08.2012 - 11.2025
- Worked (seasonally / part time) aboard multiple commercial vessels (lobster, herring, scallops, halibut), demonstrating reliability, physical endurance, and the ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced environments, where safety is paramount.
Substitute Teacher (Classroom & Ed Tech)
York School Department & MSAD 60
York, ME
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Delivered classroom instruction across multiple subjects while maintaining order, adapting quickly to new environments, and communicating effectively with staff and students. Grades K-8.
Network Analyst
Bottomline Technologies
Portsmouth, NH
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Applied advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas) to analyze large datasets, automate data import/export, and create actionable reports that contributed to decision-making.
- Reviewed Service Level Agreement (SLA) contracts of 12 large accounts (banks) and illustrated the thresholds into pptx.
- Assisted with integration of SLA data from Salesforce into Power BI.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Vermont – Grossman School of Business
Burlington, VT
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered educational support in finance and accounting, tutoring MBA students in topics such as financial statements, return on assets, and bond valuation.
- Led study sessions, helping students improve understanding of complex financial concepts, and facilitated group projects to encourage collaborative learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05.2022
Skills
- QuickBooks Online Advanced ProAdvisor
- Intuit Certified Professional Bookkeeper
- Google Workspace (App Script and App Sheet)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Power Automate)
- Accounts receivable and payable
- Financial reporting
- Process optimization
- Client/vendor relationship management
- Reconciliations and cleanup
- Internal controls and documentation
- USCG F/V Drill Conductor
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Specialist (32hrs per week)
Berwick Academy
04.2025 - Current
Bookkeeper & Office Manager (8-15hrs per week)
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad
03.2025 - 01.2026
Substitute Teacher (Classroom & Ed Tech)
York School Department & MSAD 60
02.2024 - 05.2024
Network Analyst
Bottomline Technologies
10.2022 - 04.2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Vermont – Grossman School of Business
08.2021 - 12.2021
Captain & Sternman
Various Boats
08.2012 - 11.2025
Founder & Bookkeeper/Business Operations Consultant
Buoy Bookkeeping, LLC
2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance
University of Vermont