Laura DeFranco Lanigan
Palm Coast,USA
Summary
I am seeking a part time position for up to 15-20 hours per week. My expertise is in accounting/bookkeeping and diverse administrative tasks.
Accountant/Bookkeeper with over 30 years of extensive experience. My accounting skills are an asset along with my strong verbal, interpersonal and written, communication skills. I am a team player with strong people skills and can work independently and able to multitask.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Bank Reconciliations
New car dealer
04.2023 - Current
- Prepared bank reconciliations on Excel and some accounting on Reynold software
Accounting
Romar International
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Wholesale distributor of resort supplies, exporting to the Caribbean
- Part time accounting for wholesale distributor of resort supplies, exporting to the Caribbean
- Bank reconciliations, accounts payable on QuickBooks
- Wholesale distributor of resort supplies, exporting to the Caribbean
Front Desk & Co-manager
The Palm Coast Villas
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Front desk duties included reservations & check-ins
- Administrative duties included preparing bank deposits, reports, and training staff
- Jonas Hotel & Resort software
Accountant
Aqua Sun Investments
01.2014 - 03.2020
- Worked part time at this position up until March 2020
- Laid off due to Covid 19 Pandemic
- The company had to downsize due to the resort in the Bahamas closing
- My duties were all accounting tasks for the local corporate office including month end financials, bank reconciliations, sales tax returns, and full accounts payable processing
- Prepare and post all entries for the monthly financial statements for the Time Share resort located in Freeport, Bahamas
- Reconcile 6 bank accounts monthly
- Assist controller in any task requested
Controller
Shorehaven Golf Club, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2013
- Prepared timely and accurate financial reports for the monthly board meeting
- Created and analyzed annual budget
- Supervised and performed the activity of day–to–day bookkeeping including AR/AP
- Approved all transactions for accounts payable
- Complete weekly payroll for up to 110 employees
- Administered 401K plan, medical benefits, flex spending and section 125
- Prepared all information for the 990T tax organizer
- Work with external auditors Condon O’Meara, McGinty and Donnelly LLP to ensure financials are accurate and in compliance with GAAP as well as consistent with club policies
- Completed all setting up for conversion to the Jonas software system including staff training
- Worked with department heads in reviewing budgets and monthly financials
- Prepared and transmitted all sales, use and dues tax returns
- Created an employee policy and procedures manual for 5 departments
Controller
The Field Club of Greenwich
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Produce and analyze accurate monthly financial reports, reporting directly to the General Manager and the Board of Governors
- Formulate the annual budget for 14 departments
- Analyze balance sheets monthly
- Perform all general ledger and accounts payable functions
- Prepare and remit monthly sales, use and dues tax return
- Supervise and train accounts receivable department
- Reconcile bank statements monthly
- Perform all payroll procedures weekly
- Consult with CPA, presenting all financial materials for the annual audit
Education
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CTMount Ida Junior College
Newton, MASkills
- General ledger
- Income statements
- Balance sheets
- Trial balance
- Budgets
- Payroll
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Bank reconciliations
- Point of sale
- Journal entries
Affiliations
HFTP (Hospitality Financial & Technology Associates)
Phone
cell, 203-434-2560
References
Will submit a list upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Ballroom & Latin Dancing
- Gardening
Churchmembership
Member of Parkview Church
Timeline
Bank Reconciliations
New car dealer
04.2023 - Current
Front Desk & Co-manager
The Palm Coast Villas
11.2021 - 03.2023
Accounting
Romar International
01.2021 - Current
Accountant
Aqua Sun Investments
01.2014 - 03.2020
Controller
Shorehaven Golf Club, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2013
Controller
The Field Club of Greenwich
01.1993 - 01.2000
Mount Ida Junior College
University of Bridgeport
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