Laurie Mazzella
Rocky Point,New York
Summary
Project accounting professional prepared for role with focus on delivering accurate financial insights and supporting project objectives. Strong team collaborator, adapting to changing needs and driving results. Known for reliability, organizational excellence, and problem-solving abilities. Skilled in financial analysis, budgeting, and compliance, ensuring successful project outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Accountant / Payroll Administrator
HAILEY INSULATION CORP.
09.2014 - Current
- Oversees the day-to-day processing of payroll for 60 employees.
- Processes weekly and monthly Certified Payroll reports for 25-30 ongoing construction projects.
- Experience with payroll compliance systems (LCP Tracker, Elation, NYC SCA LCMS).
- Experience with NYC Prevailing Wage & Davis-Bacon Act.
- Ensures compliance with customer insurance requirements.
- Experienced with OCIP/CCIP enrollment and payroll reporting procedures / audits.
- Processes all AP invoices confirming correct job and cost code information.
- Reconciles monthly vendor statements.
- Developed and maintains internal control and processes for payroll and Accounts Payable.
- Collaborates with Project Managers, Estimators and field employees to improve workflow & reduce costs.
- Established T&M wage rates for multiple trades using union CBA's, and current tax / insurance rates.
- Processes all T&M utilizing correct labor rates, materials, equipment & OH&P.
- Familiar with AIA billing / progress billing / retainage / lien waivers.
- Assists Controller with month-end closing.
- Knowledge of construction accounting software.
- Ability to review construction contracts and extract pertinent information.
- Created detailed and effective Excel reports summarizing project information.
Bookkeeper
COOLSMILES ORTHODONTICS
09.2012 - 02.2014
- Contacted insurance companies daily to verify patient benefits.
- Entered financial data into the company accounting database.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Managed and responded to all correspondence and inquiries from patients to identify and resolve outstanding billing issues.
- Contacted patients via phone and/or mail to collect on past due accounts.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records.
- Filled in for front desk receptionist when needed.
Bookkeeper / Accounts Payable
EASTERN EXCAVATION, INC.
09.2006 - 09.2012
- Supervised invoice processing, PO's, expense reports, credit memos and payments.
- Processed an average of 50 vendor invoices each day from receipt through final payment.
- Processed, approved and paid monthly sub-contractor AIA billings.
- Reconciled multiple bank statements.
- Reconciled vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.
- Processed diesel fuel tax refunds on a quarterly basis.
- Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts.
- Worked closely with Comptroller with month end closing procedures.
Education
High School -
MILLER PLACE HIGH SCHOOL
MILLER PLACE, NYBachelor of Accounting -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Licensed New York State notary
- Strong organizational skills
- Effective at managing multiple tasks
- Proficient time management
- Strong attention to detail
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Effective problem resolution
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experienced in GAAP standards
- Financial budget analysis
- Contract analysis
- Expense monitoring and analysis
Timeline
Project Accountant / Payroll Administrator
HAILEY INSULATION CORP.
09.2014 - Current
Bookkeeper
COOLSMILES ORTHODONTICS
09.2012 - 02.2014
Bookkeeper / Accounts Payable
EASTERN EXCAVATION, INC.
09.2006 - 09.2012
High School -
MILLER PLACE HIGH SCHOOL
Bachelor of Accounting -
Western Governors University