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Leanette Alamo

Monroe, CT

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Octagon US, specializing in revenue recognition and financial forecasting. Demonstrates proven expertise in budget preparation and variance analysis, underpinned by strong attention to detail and strategic insight. Proficient in leveraging SAP and Microsoft Excel to enhance financial accuracy and streamline audit processes. Committed to driving efficiency and delivering data-driven insights that foster organizational growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Revenue Manager

Octagon US (IPG Subsidiary)
Stamford, CT
09.2019 - Current
  • Achieved prompt and precise revenue recognition during the monthly closing process.
  • Exhibited expertise in IPG revenue recognition SP&P's for independent application to business processes.
  • Consulted on client contracts to secure necessary support for earnings and invoicing.
  • Generate accurate financial projections by preparing and maintaining Excel budgets.
  • Supplied variance commentary as required.
  • Ensure timely updates for budget planning deadlines and flash reporting.
  • Generated accurate journal entries for all revenue-related activities.
  • Generated detailed revenue-specific financial analyses tailored to both Octagon and its parent organization.
  • Confirmed accuracy and punctuality in recording inter-company revenue information.
  • Assist in auditing processes targeting revenue.
  • Directed financial revenue team.
  • Assisted staff with revenue and finance-related subjects.
  • Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.

Finance Manager, Sr. Fin Coord., Fin Coord.

Jack Morton Worldwide, Inc. (IPG Subsidiary)
Robbinsville NJ & Nowarlk CT
04.2006 - 05.2019
  • Conduct bi-weekly revenue forecasts to pinpoint potential risks and opportunities for CFO.
  • Prepared monthly variance explanations comparing actuals to budget and prior year.
  • Executed the preparation and submission of monthly close journal entries involving accruals, deferrals, work in progress (WIP), and other financial elements.
  • Executed detailed reviews on incoming client agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Created quarterly reports on utilization for accurate revenue tracking.
  • Contributed to the quarterly budgeting efforts led by the Finance Director.
  • Prepared monthly financial memos.
  • Effectively reduced financial losses through sound AR management.
  • Supported internal audit request.
  • Oversaw and guided AR and AP coordinators.
  • Guided account team in financial planning and decision-making.
  • Created invoices for clients.
  • Initiated job processes within the sales system.
  • Managed AP invoices ensuring accurate entries.
  • Collaborated with AP to initiate vendor setup processes globally.
  • Streamlined reconciliation process to meet deadlines consistently.
  • Oversaw deployment of digital e-commerce payment systems for clients.
  • Collaborated with Director of Technology to maintain accuracy of payment web pages.
  • Delivered accurate monthly summaries of financial data to clients.
  • Supplied monthly reconciliations of bank accounts to parent entity.
  • Collaborated internationally with Jack Morton branches to develop SOPs.
  • Streamlined chargeback investigations with merchant processor to optimize resolution processes.

Jr. Accountant

Workflow Management, Inc.
Greenwich, CT
10.2006 - 04.2007
  • Managed financial records related to legal expenditures for executive oversight.
  • Assigned vendor invoices to correct general ledger accounts.
  • Ensured prompt processing of all accounts payable.
  • Audited employee expense reports.
  • Reviewed and ensured correctness of month-end consultation reports.
  • Created comprehensive monthly statements for all subsidiary entities.

Jr. Accountant

Douglas Cosmetics
Westport, CT
04.2006 - 10.2006
  • Converted daily cash reports into Excel.
  • Executed accounts payable processing.
  • Executed systematic reviews on cash documentation every week.
  • Analyzed financial margins from inventory billing.
  • Managed payment processing for inventory invoices.
  • Performed calculations of PM commissions for vendor payments.
  • Contributed to store's inventory management during quarter cycles.

Education

Associate's Degree (with Over 20 Years of Work Experience) - Accounting

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT
05-2002

Skills

  • SAP
  • Hyperion
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Revenue recognition
  • Budget preparation
  • Client contract evaluation
  • Financial forecasting
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Audit support
  • Variance analysis
  • Financial analysis
  • Journal entry preparation
  • Attention to detail

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Revenue Manager

Octagon US (IPG Subsidiary)
09.2019 - Current

Jr. Accountant

Workflow Management, Inc.
10.2006 - 04.2007

Finance Manager, Sr. Fin Coord., Fin Coord.

Jack Morton Worldwide, Inc. (IPG Subsidiary)
04.2006 - 05.2019

Jr. Accountant

Douglas Cosmetics
04.2006 - 10.2006

Associate's Degree (with Over 20 Years of Work Experience) - Accounting

Sacred Heart University

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