Lorin Parisi
Portsmouth,NH
Summary
Seasoned Accounting professional, detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Adept at multitasking, adapting to change, thinking quickly, and prioritizing effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment, while maintaining calmness, composure and hospitality.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Accountant
WorldStrides
11.2019 - 03.2024
- Oversaw all Accounting functions for assigned businesses, including month-end closing process, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow statements, projections, Revenue recognition, credit card reconciliations, and daily cash management.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.
- Investigated daily cash variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Ensured accurate and timely compilation and submission of all financial reports, budgets, three-year plans, forecasts, and other information required by company for assigned business.
- Assisted with successful external audits by providing comprehensive documentation and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
- Managed cash flow effectively through diligent monitoring of receivables, payables, and bank reconciliations.
- Supported management decision-making with relevant financial data analysis, preparing detailed reports for review.
- Facilitated smooth acquisition processes, including due diligence tasks and financial integration of acquired companies.
- Conducted thorough variance analyses between actual results and budget forecasts to identify areas requiring corrective action or strategic adjustment.
- Reduced errors in financial statements by thoroughly reviewing and reconciling general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
Divisional Reporting Manager
A Division Of Travelopia (formerly TUI Travel)
12.2011 - 11.2019
- Managed Financial Reporting for seven entities for a $165 million division of a travel company that sold educational tours to schools around the world.
- Supported aggressively tight accounting cycle closes from a high of volume of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and explanation, to the production and review of financial statements.
- Established strong communication with the Finance Directors amongst the businesses to ensure all weekly, monthly, and yearly strict financial reporting deadlines were met.
- Performed analysis of actual versus budget/forecast for each company, as well as overseeing the Divisional budget.
- Performed monthly review of Balance Sheet Reconciliations for each business.
- Performed analytical review procedures on specific areas of the group’s consolidated financial results.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, upholding company policies and ethical standards.
- Consistently met deadlines with well-organized work plans and efficient time management skills.
- Served as a go-to resource for colleagues seeking assistance in navigating complex reporting issues or understanding intricate financial data.
- Played an integral role in annual budgeting processes by providing accurate financial data and projections, contributing to informed decision-making and resource allocation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather accurate information for timely report creation.
Financial Reporting Analyst
A Division Of TUI Travel -formerly Studentcity.com
11.2009 - 12.2011
- Primarily held responsible for all corporate reporting for Studentcity, a travel company that generated $33 Million in Revenue in 2007.
- Generated and analyzed accounting records to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Prepared financial statements, including actual to budget monthly analysis for seven different departments within the company and held meetings to review those statements.
- Responsible for running sales reports out of reservation system to complete daily KPI reports to track Revenue and Gross Margin.
- Participated in special projects as requested by senior management, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in meeting business needs.
General Accountant/Financial Reporter
StudentCity.com
05.2006 - 11.2009
- Assisted in month-end close process including responsibilities for accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and fluctuation analysis of various income statement and/or balance sheet accounts
- Improved financial accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous attention to detail and regular reviews of account balances.
- Responsible for accurate input of vendor invoices into accounting system, processed invoices, expense reports, credit card expenditures, and check requests.
- Responsible for account analysis and reconciliations including cash receipts and general ledger accounts.
- Supported month-end closing process by preparing financial statements, variance analyses, and account reconciliations.
General Accountant
East West Mortgage Company
05.2001 - 05.2006
- Assisted Director of Finance in preparation of financial statements, month-end account reconciliations, preparing special reports as requested and supervising and training new employees.
- Maintained and reconciled all cash accounts daily, as well as various other balance sheet accounts.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and processed daily check runs.
- Helped process loan purchases and monthly mortgage billings into the accounting system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Whittemore School of Business And Economics, University of New Hampshire
Durham05.2001
Skills
- Corporate Reporting
- General Ledger Accounting
- Month-end close
- Bank Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Balance Sheet Analysis
- Accounting Software Proficiency
- General Ledger Management
- Revenue Recognition
- Income Statement Analysis
Timeline
Senior Financial Accountant
WorldStrides
11.2019 - 03.2024
Divisional Reporting Manager
A Division Of Travelopia (formerly TUI Travel)
12.2011 - 11.2019
Financial Reporting Analyst
A Division Of TUI Travel -formerly Studentcity.com
11.2009 - 12.2011
General Accountant/Financial Reporter
StudentCity.com
05.2006 - 11.2009
General Accountant
East West Mortgage Company
05.2001 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Whittemore School of Business And Economics, University of New Hampshire