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Lisa Cyr

Waterbury,CT

Summary

Highly organized and dependable Staff 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

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY ASSOICATES, LLC.
05.2022 - Current
  • Daily posting of cash receipts in quick books
  • Monthly Reconciliation of Bank Accounts
  • Monthly proof of balance & general ledger journal entries
  • Monitor cash flow
  • Monthly financial reporting, reconciliation & billing for multiple Companies
  • Sales & Use Tax Reporting
  • Biweekly Payroll, 401K, H S A Contributions
  • Notarize Documents
  • Work with External accountants for annual taxes and reporting – Review tax returns and post adjusting and closing entries
  • Quarterly Bureau of Labor Multiple Worksite Report


Accountant

LAVATEC LAUNDRY TECHNOLOGY, INC.
09.2015 - 05.2022
  • Perform basic accounting tasks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, balance sheet, income flow projections, and financial statements
  • Reconcile foreign bank transactions to accounts payable on a weekly basis
  • File monthly sales tax returns for all participating states
  • Support general accounting tasks to complete the monthly close process
  • Prepare and review bank statements and reconcile bank and company records
  • Provide detailed analysis, documentation, and explanation for all recorded transactions
  • Evaluate physical and digital financial information to identify and resolve discrepancies
  • Work closely with outside Auditors on year-end audit and update the general ledger with new entries
  • Support accounts payable activities, contributing to timely and accurate invoice creation and issuance
  • Post monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to consistently meet bank required deadlines for filings
  • Assists with collections by identifying aged accounts and preparing correspondence to collect debts
  • Work closely with Project Manager and Engineers to prepare, maintain and record project activity
  • Coordinate with vendors, worldwide to properly account for billing on projects
  • Daily communication with customers, worldwide to review billing associated with on-going projects

Bookkeeper

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church/School
03.2011 - 07.2015
  • Bookkeeper for the church, school and daycare
  • Prepare Annual Budgets for School, Church and Day Care facilities in accordance with Archdiocesan Regulations
  • Collaborate extensively with external auditors, providing in-depth assistance with periodic audits
  • Attend quarterly Finance meetings for Church and School/Day Care to present financial status of each facility
  • Manage accounting and reporting functions, as well as bi- weekly payroll processes for 66 salaried & hourly employees
  • Negotiate and contract daily with various vendors and contractors to coordinate projects that help maintain all facilities in working order
  • Handle diversified Accounts Payable/Receivable and expense control procedures including bank and account reconciliation, cash receipts, disbursements, finance charges, billings, invoicing, purchase order and preparation of daily bank deposits
  • Collaborate extensively with external auditors, providing in-depth assistance with periodic audits
  • Perform thorough credit analyses, research financial histories, and review account status of all tuition accounts
  • Research account transactions, demonstrating a keen ability to recognize and resolve discrepancies
  • Follow through on timely and accurate month-end closings and financial reporting activities
  • Negotiate and enforce collections to expedite the clearance on delinquent accounts
  • Establish and maintain Human Resources-related employee files reflecting salary increases, deductions, garnishments; benefits; payroll exceptions and W-2 withholdings exercising a high level of confidentiality

DEBIT CARD MANAGER

THE TAFT SCHOOL
09.1998 - 09.2001
  • My daily responsibilities included:
  • Heavy contact and interaction with students, parents’ faculty and staff daily
  • Maintenance and reconciliation of student accounts for accurate deposits, withdrawal and charges
  • Post monthly charges to students, faculty and staff
  • Develop and reconcile monthly student accounts to general ledger
  • Process daily school cash receipts for bank deposit
  • Prepare and reconcile school store bank account in a timely fashion
  • Posting of all student loan payments
  • Process and maintain all student, faculty and staff Petty Cash transactions
  • Coordinate summer school and library student database with student debit card system database
  • Provide backup support to Business Office personnel
  • Train and assist department personnel with workload in a teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science - accounting

Central Connecticut State University
06.1993

Skills

  • QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Exceptional oral and written communication

Hobbies and Interests


  • Running
  • Crossword puzzles

Languages

Italian
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Finance Board Member of St Mary Magdalen Church May 2017 - May 2022

Volunteer on countless projects for Sacred heart High School and St Mary Magdalen Church


Timeline

Staff Accountant

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY ASSOICATES, LLC.
05.2022 - Current

Accountant

LAVATEC LAUNDRY TECHNOLOGY, INC.
09.2015 - 05.2022

Bookkeeper

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church/School
03.2011 - 07.2015

DEBIT CARD MANAGER

THE TAFT SCHOOL
09.1998 - 09.2001

Bachelor of Science - accounting

Central Connecticut State University