Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Phone
References
Hobbies and Interests
Churchmembership
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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
Palm Coast, FL
04.2023 - Current
  • Prepared bank reconciliations on Excel and some accounting on Reynold software

Accounting

Romar International
Bunnell, FL
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
Palm Coast, FL
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
Ormond Beach, Florida
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.
East Norwalk, Connecticut
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
Greenwich, Connecticut
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, CT

Mount Ida Junior College
Newton, MA

Skills

  • 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
Laura DeFranco Lanigan