Linda Bender
Wallkill ,NY
Summary
Highly organized and dependable Senior Accountant with background in bookkeeping and financial analysis. Successful history of streamlining accounting processes, identifying cost savings opportunities, and improving accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in using various accounting software programs and technologies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Community Manufacturing Solutions LLC
06.2018 - 01.2024
- Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, inventory reconciliation, journal entries, bank reconciliations, month and year-end closings, audits, and financial statement preparation.
- Handled all employee company credit card transactions and reconciliations.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable payment terms that improved working capital management.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement of funds.
- Streamlined the financial reporting process by implementing new accounting software and automating tasks.
- Implemented Global Shop Solutions' ERP accounting system & integrated with GSS ERP manufacturing accounting software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Professional.
- Experienced in all aspects of human resources, from employee Conflicts and injuries to workers' Compensation.
Accounting Manager
Fair-Rite Products
06.2002 - 04.2018
- Payroll, tax returns, W-2’s, W-3, 1099’s,1096, sales and use tax returns, government surveys, year-end work papers, and other tax forms & and correspondence.
- Completed the borrowing base certificate, signed and
- sent to financial institutions each month.
- Reconciliation of bank statements, monthly closings, and year-end closings of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Fixed Assets, and General Ledger, including Income statements and Trial balances.
- Handled all aspects of company credit card transactions for employees.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Facilitated staff development through regular training sessions on new accounting standards, software upgrades, or company-specific policies changes China.
- Trained accounting personnel overseas in the China plant on our ERP system.
Field Marketing Supervisor
Gretag Macbeth
03.2000 - 05.2002
- Handled all aspects of trade shows.
- Budget Planning and design of trade show booths.
- Contracted with exhibitor services.
- Responsible for selecting trade show exhibit space and locations.
- Worked with TRAQ-IT Database and Microsoft 2000.
- Enhanced lead generation through targeted local events and trade shows.
- Drove sales growth by collaborating closely with sales teams to develop effective messaging and collateral materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wallkill Senior High School
Wallkill, NYBusiness Courses - Business Administration
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NYBachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH01.2025
Skills
- General ledger accounting
- General Ledger Management
- Payroll Processing
- Critical Thinking
- Biweekly payroll
- Team Training
- Data Analysis
- Time Management
- Invoice Management
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Community Manufacturing Solutions LLC
06.2018 - 01.2024
Accounting Manager
Fair-Rite Products
06.2002 - 04.2018
Field Marketing Supervisor
Gretag Macbeth
03.2000 - 05.2002
High School Diploma -
Wallkill Senior High School
Business Courses - Business Administration
Orange County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
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