Luba Cawley
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Experienced finance professional with a comprehensive background in accounting. Poised to make a valuable contribution to financial management and reporting. Recognized for exceptional accuracy in financial record-keeping, auditing, and tax preparation. A reliable team collaborator dedicated to achieving financial accuracy and supporting dynamic business needs through analytical problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
State of Delaware, Department of Labor
05.2024 - Current
- Prepared financial forecasts to assist in strategic planning and investment decisions.
- Facilitated communication between accounts management and other departments to enhance collaboration.
- Streamlined reconciliation processes to enhance accuracy and reduce turnaround time.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
- Contributed to training and development of accounting teams.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
Accountant
Business Interface, LLC
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Managed staffing services for a temporary staffing agency contracted with the State of Delaware
- Ensured accurate and timely payroll processing for over 70 employees, maintaining employee satisfaction and compliance with labor laws.
- Reviewed and negotiated labor contracts with DHSS
- Invoiced DHSS weekly and managed receivables, in constant communication with Finance department at the State of Delaware
- Financial statement reporting, monthly, quarterly and year end
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
Controller
Coastal Services, LLC
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Generated comprehensive financial reports by consolidating data from multiple departments.
- Implemented budgetary controls with regular reviews to mitigate financial risks.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 45 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
Bookkeeper/ Tax preparer
Umbreit, Wilczek & Associates, PC
11.2014 - 04.2023
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and year end reconciliation of financial statements
- Prepared compilations, reviews, and audits
- Prepared monthly bookkeeping that parlayed to year-end tax preparation
- Processed tax returns during tax season at a fast pace
- Took control of the office during the mandatory shutdown for Covid19, everyone else worked remotely and I managed the flow of all information through zoom meetings and remote drop off of files
- Compiled financial reports by summarizing monthly transactions and reviewing expense reports.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure records matched statements.
- Created spreadsheets to analyze financial information and present findings to management.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Implemented a more efficient filing system for financial documents, improving accessibility and organization.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
Education
BS - Accounting
Ithaca College
01.1998
Skills
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Transaction Oversight
- Data Interpretation
- Payroll Administration
- General Ledger Management
- Tax Filing Expertise
- Proficient in GAAP Standards
- Proficient in Prioritizing Tasks
- Detailed Attention
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Onboard New Employees
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Cooking
- Avid Reader
- Participating in various activities, including being the Captain of three bowling league teams
- Volunteer Work
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Homelessness Outreach
Timeline
Senior Accountant
State of Delaware, Department of Labor
05.2024 - Current
Accountant
Business Interface, LLC
01.2024 - 04.2024
Controller
Coastal Services, LLC
04.2023 - 12.2023
Bookkeeper/ Tax preparer
Umbreit, Wilczek & Associates, PC
11.2014 - 04.2023
BS - Accounting
Ithaca College
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