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Joshua Jean Baptiste

Albany,NY

Summary

Highly organized and dependable Staff Accountant with background in bookkeeping and financial analysis. Successful history of streamlining accounting processes, identifying cost savings opportunities, and improving accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in using various accounting software programs and technologies. With 5+ years of work experience in various fields, I leverage my proven knowledge of customer communications, conflict resolution, and customer needs assessments skills to successfully fill any position necessary. Frequently praised for detail-orientation, the willingness to learn and adapt quickly, and retention of new information by upper level management. I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

Condon O’Meara McGinty & Donnelly
01.2022 - 11.2023
  • Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
  • Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
  • Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
  • Consulted private clients at country clubs and foundations on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
  • Used accounting software (CCH) to prepare tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.


Accounting Specialist

FIRST NEW YORK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
12.2019 - 08.2021
  • Managing payable accounts for various branches
  • Update and approve general ledger transaction
  • Processed incoming CD interest checks and outgoing checks
  • Distributing employee reimbursements
  • Organizing vendor files and creating new vendor files
  • Balance two accounting systems daily (Episys and Wisdom)
  • Daily check balancing between branches
  • Processed payroll general entries.

INTERN ACCOUNTANT

WHIPPOORWILL COUNTRY CLUB
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • Managed and processed checks and payables in abundance (typical 90 or more a batch)
  • Answered telephones, dealt with members concerns regarding their accounts and events occurring around the club, and processed claims for past due debts and credits
  • Organized, processed, and created vendor files
  • Created employee IDs, managed their files, and dealt with timesheets discrepancies
  • Used excel to create formulas, keep record of events, and determined the cost of an event.

Education

B.S in Business Administration with Finance and Management -

UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
Albany, NY
01.2021

A.S. in Business Administration -

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE
Scranton, PA
01.2019

Skills

  • Can type at 60 WPM (Words per Minute)
  • Proficient at Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with CCH Tax and Auditing Software
  • Report Writing
  • Account Reconciliation

Languages

Haitian Creole
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Condon O’Meara McGinty & Donnelly
01.2022 - 11.2023

Accounting Specialist

FIRST NEW YORK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
12.2019 - 08.2021

INTERN ACCOUNTANT

WHIPPOORWILL COUNTRY CLUB
05.2019 - 01.2020

B.S in Business Administration with Finance and Management -

UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY

A.S. in Business Administration -

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE
Joshua Jean Baptiste