LeeAnn Szuflada
East Islip,NY
Summary
Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Highly-motivated with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controller
Coulaz Construction
Farmingdale, NY
07.2014 - 02.2024
- Oversaw daily activities of staff members including hiring, training and evaluating personnel performance.
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Served as primary contact for external auditors throughout year-end audit process.
- Maintained general ledger integrity through review of account balances and transactions ensuring accuracy of information reported in the financial statements.
- Provided support during audits conducted by outside agencies or internal audit teams.
- Prepared consolidated financial statements at period end close including balance sheet reconciliations.
- Conducted regular reviews of fixed assets register to maintain accuracy of records.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable activity to ensure proper reconciliation of accounts.
- Developed and implemented effective internal control systems to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies and procedures.
- Identified areas for improvement within the finance department operations and processes.
- Created financial reports for senior management, board of directors and external auditors in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Coordinated month-end closing process in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Monitored accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities.
- Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget.
- Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
- Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets.
- Administered payroll for employees and oversaw corporate payroll reconciliation and tax activities.
- Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
- Prepared company's financial reports and ancillary documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Coordinated timely collections with appropriate project managers and customers to manage cash flow.
- Evaluated collection reports to determine collections status and outstanding balance amounts.
- Reviewed sales numbers and calculated commissions.
- Improved billing and month-end reporting processes.
- Managed cash flows to optimize year-end tax benefits.
- Designed and formatted financial reports for internal and external users.
- Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risk or deficiencies.
- Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
- Updated billing procedures to improve overall efficiency and reduce accounts receivable.
Permit Expediter
National Sign and Lighting
Old Bethpage, NY
02.2015 - 06.2021
- Processed purchase orders according to company policies and procedures.
- Maintained a detailed database of all shipments, deliveries, and returns.
- Coordinated with warehouses to ensure that items are properly located in the correct areas prior to shipment.
- Resolved discrepancies between customer orders and actual shipments received.
- Analyzed customer requirements, identified potential problems and implemented solutions accordingly.
- Monitored daily operations within the warehouse environment ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Provided assistance in resolving any issues or complaints related to product delivery or logistics services.
- Prepared shipping documents such as bills of lading and manifests using computer software programs.
- Verified purchase orders, invoices and packing slips for correctness.
- Developed relationships with vendors to ensure prompt delivery of materials at competitive prices.
- Entered information into system to update status reports.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Composed and prepared routine correspondence, letters and reports with job-related software.
Bookkeeper
Home Depot
Farmingdale, NY
08.2012 - 07.2015
- Managed payroll processing for staff members.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Resolved billing discrepancies with vendors or customers promptly.
- Performed month-end closing activities.
- Performed account analysis as required by management.
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Reconciled intercompany accounts on a regular basis.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
- Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders prior to payment processing.
- Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policies.
- Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
- Certified and processed payroll, electronic deposits and pay adjustments while distributing checks.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
- Prepared bank reconciliations, managed field audits and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.
- Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, for review by management.
- Managed inventory records, adjusting entries for discrepancies and reporting changes.
- Reconciled bank statements to internal accounts monthly, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Processed expense reports, including verification of receipts and compliance with policies.
- Reconciled vendor statements to assist in monthly closings.
- Provided support during external audits by preparing necessary documents and answering inquiries.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline bookkeeping processes, increasing efficiency.
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely billing and payment processing.
- Conducted month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting.
- Managed financial transactions and recordkeeping with precision, ensuring accuracy in ledgers and accounts.
- Coordinated with vendors and clients to resolve billing and payment issues.
- Processed payroll for employees, including calculating wages, deductions, and issuing payments.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by verifying accounting statements.
- Prepared and processed payroll.
- Handled bi-weekly payroll services for company employees.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Implemented program to create daily spreadsheets and streamline financial reporting.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Dowling College
Oakdale, NYSkills
- Peachtree expertise
- Processing payments
- Bookkeeping
- Purchase tracking
- Project Management
- Statement Reconciliation
- Strategic Planning
- General Ledger Management
- Payroll Processing
- Procedure Development
- Cost accounting
- Account Reconciliation
- Data Tracking
- General ledger accounting
- Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Professionalism
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team building
- Work Order Management
- Strong Organization
- Scheduling
- Documentation Management
- Issue Resolution
- Project Costing
- Guest service
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Self Motivation
- Research experience
- Contract Negotiation
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Goal Setting
- Production Scheduling
- Organizational Skills
- Business Development
- Meeting planning and leadership
- Task Prioritization
- Presentation Skills
- Professional Demeanor
- Time Management
- Written Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Data gathering and documentation
- Time management abilities
- Attention to Detail
- A/P and A/R
- Invoice Processing
- Inventory Tracking
- Bookkeeping Software
- General ledger maintenance
- Statutory Reporting
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Vendor Management
- Payroll Administration
- Accounting
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Expense Tracking
- General Ledger Entries
- Accounting operations management
- Bank Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Superior attention to detail
- Customer Relations
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Payroll liability and deductions
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts Receivable
- Data Entry
- Sage 50
- Purchase Orders
- Expense Reports
Certification
Registered NYC DOB permit expedtiter
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Permit Expediter
National Sign and Lighting
02.2015 - 06.2021
Controller
Coulaz Construction
07.2014 - 02.2024
Bookkeeper
Home Depot
08.2012 - 07.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Dowling College