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Kristine Loeffler

West Sayville,NY

Summary

An accomplished Senior Level Accountant offering broad-based corporate accounting experience. A proven leader with a demonstrated expertise in the execution of strategic plans and internal controls to improve operations, and maximize profits. Recognized as a key contributor to the business planning process. Adept at identifying and analyzing accounting operational deficiencies and developing effective solutions. Strong leadership, problem-solving, team-building and project management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills serve as a foundation to establish and maintain positive business relationships. Organized, focused professional with the ability to complete multifaceted projects simultaneously working independently or as an integral part of a team.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable

Modern Italian Bakery
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Maintained up-to-date customer records, facilitating accurate invoicing and prompt payment receipt.
  • Managed a high volume of invoices, prioritizing payment schedules to optimize cash flow and maintain strong vendor relations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both internal departments and external clients regarding billing inquiries or disputes resolution.
  • Supported month-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy in financial records and adherence to deadlines.
  • Processed employee expense reimbursements, verifying accuracy of submitted documentation against company policies before approval.
  • Enhanced vendor relationships through timely payments and clear communication channels.
  • Assisted in the preparation of financial statements, providing detailed account reconciliations and analysis.
  • Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.

Staff Accountant

Tuttnauer USA
01.2021 - 11.2023
  • Reviewed, reconciled, processed payments and provided expense reports for 50-100 warranty claims per month.
  • Prepared quarterly prepaid schedules, bank reconciliations and expense analysis
  • Billed and invoiced out for our repair department.
  • Maintained and provided monthly reports for inventory.
  • Approved and processed purchase orders for hundreds of vendors.
  • Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verified federal ID numbers, scheduling and preparing checks.
  • Generated and processed 50-100 work orders a week for the repair department.
  • Communicated and provided auditors with information for year end.
  • Processed, reviewed, approved and provided monthly reports for returns.
  • Reconciled vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Paid, reconciled and approved commissions on a quarterly basis for 10-20 commissioned employees.
  • Paid, approved and reconciled monthly employee expenses.
  • Maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.

Hospital Bookkeeper (Temporary Position)

Stony Brook University Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Responsible for handling all accounting operations including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for the Faculty Student Association Department of this major Suffolk County 600-bed medical center and teaching hospital
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for daily internal catering orders for accuracy and reconciled with purchase orders prior to issuing payment; posted invoices into appropriate general ledger accounts
  • Prepared and issued weekly payments to a network of over 50 internal vendors (hospital cafeterias; gift shops; school stores)
  • Reconciled monthly vendor statements; researched discrepancies and implemented appropriate adjustments
  • Handled the preparation and posting of monthly journal entries
  • Conducted periodic audits of past due payments and implemented appropriate collection procedures to reduce aging
  • Organized monthly balance sheet accounts prior to submission to Hospital Controller
  • Provided assistance in the month-end closing of general ledger accounts and responding to audit requests.

Senior Accountant

Cablevision Systems Corporation
03.1998 - 12.2009
  • Oversaw accounting operations for the Rainbow Ad Sales Division for this leading Long Island cable provider with a network of over 3 million subscribers
  • Prepared revenue and expense journal entries in compliance with GAAP
  • Created monthly, quarterly and annual schedules including depreciation, amortization and fixed assets
  • Compiled, analyzed and interpreted all corporate financial information; prepared variance analysis commentary on account balance discrepancies
  • Assisted in the preparation and filing 10Q and 10K financial reports in alignment with all SEC reporting rules and regulations
  • Participated in all monthly and year-end closing conferences; analyzed advertising budgets, forecasted revenue and highlighted discrepancies
  • Trained new senior accountants, managers and directors on all department policies and procedures
  • Reviewed and approved all Authorization for Payment forms for sales staff to ensure compliance with all department protocols for reimbursement
  • Served as liaison between the internal audit department and external auditors.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting -

CW Post University
Brookville, NY
01.1996

Skills

Purchase Order Management

Payment Processing

Expense Reporting

GAAP principles

Account Auditing

Accomplishments

Identified company-wide accounting reporting discrepancy of over $1 million, resulting in the restructuring of asset and liability accounts used with purchase order system.

Timeline

Accounts Payable

Modern Italian Bakery
11.2023 - 06.2024

Staff Accountant

Tuttnauer USA
01.2021 - 11.2023

Hospital Bookkeeper (Temporary Position)

Stony Brook University Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2020

Senior Accountant

Cablevision Systems Corporation
03.1998 - 12.2009

Bachelor of Science in Accounting -

CW Post University

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