Mara Santiago
Westampton,NJ
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with extensive professional experience excelling in full cycle payroll and account reconciliation. Proven track record in financial reporting and budget analysis, complemented by strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills. Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Creating Monthly Production Planning Schedules to ensure timely order fulfillment
- Assisted with managing MRP requirements to ensure effective production planning
- Coordinated logistics planning to ensure punctual delivery & reduce costs
- Assisted in resolving production problems to improve production efficiency
- Performed various inventory analysis & reconciliations, including backlog, inventory on hand, inbound deliveries, Consignment, Min/Max & Monthly UPS Entry Summary Tariffs Reconciliation
- Prepared Monthly Sales Reports
- Supported E-Commerce management, planning & inventory analysis
- Processed Annual Survey Reports
- Coordinated cross-functionally with engineering, QA & R&D teams to enhance & secure strategic procurement activities
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Berkowsky & Associates, Inc
Cranbury, NJ
12.2019 - 05.2024
- Payroll: Process full cycle in-house payroll on a weekly basis, Salaried & non-salaried Union Employees.
- Transmit Direct Deposit through bank portal. Validate/Reconcile weekly, bi-weekly & annual payroll taxes.
- Validate/reconcile retirement & Union Dues reports and process payments.
- Daily Cashflow: Full Cycle A/P, ACH Payments & scheduling online bank payments. Cash receipts applications, daily cash projections and resolving any banking discrepancies. Monthly bank reconciliation of operating and payroll accounts. Year-end 1099’s validation/processing.
- Contract Administration: Creating subcontract agreements, vendor purchase orders. Ensuring subcontractor compliance, insurance & lien waivers. Updating Cost reports and creating job estimates.
- Office Administration: Coordinating office activities and operations to secure efficiency & compliance. Responsible for office supply inventory, office inspections, and facility maintenance issues.
Accountant
Brenco Equipment Supply & Tech LLC
Hillsborough, NJ
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, A/P, A/R, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, Inventory payments and all types of cash and banking reconciliations with 100% accuracy
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and updated daily cash flow spreadsheets
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions
- Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate Quarterly reporting
- Processed payroll and calculated deductions by accurately using EBMS and scheduling direct deposits through online banking
- Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month
- Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines
Bookkeeper/Administrator
Union Tool Inc
Maplewood, NJ
03.2015 - 04.2018
- Provided comprehensive accounting support by managing functions like full-cycle payroll, accounts payable, Three-way matching purchase orders entries, accounts receivable and business expense planning and Human Resources support
- Inventory analysis, scheduling and managing daily incoming and outgoing domestic & International shipments
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery
- Managed and responded to all correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors
- Recorded deposits/updated daily cash flow, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked all expenses
- Worked with outside Accountant to prepare financial documents and reports for year-end analysis, financial records and quarterly reporting
Accountant
Bookkeeping Consulting
Newark, NJ
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Completed daily cash functions like A/P, A/R, Project expense tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, inventory payments and all types of cash and banking reconciliations with accuracy
- Generated financial statements and facilitated monthly account closing procedures
- Suggested key budgetary changes to increase company profits
- Managed a full accounting cycle including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing reports and closing entries
- Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting
Accounting Manager
McEnerney & Brady Co. LLC
Livingston, NJ
06.2010 - 04.2013
- Tracked CPA business revenue and costs with Quickbooks, diligently reconciling accounts to maintain high accuracy & reduce operating costs
- Managed accounting operations, including journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing using ADP to complete payroll for 80 employees and reconciled/recorded payroll entries
- Collaborated with the purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments
- Created and initiated accounting and HR procedures to increase organization
- Maintained cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements
- Monitored 6-employee team while handling day-to-day accounting processes and financial accuracy
- Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines
Senior Accountant
UMDNJ
New Brunswick, NJ
12.2009 - 12.2010
- Performed accounting functions including preparation of comprehensive journal entries for daily business transactions and month-end closing, advanced account analysis and reconciliations for tuition revenue, cash, and student receivables and other current assets and liabilities in conformity with GAAP.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
01-2008
Skills
- Account reconciliation
- Budget Planning & Analysis
- Financial reporting
- Forecasting
- Cost Accounting
- Project accounting
- Cash Flow
- Data Analysis
- Human Resources
- Full Cycle Payroll
- Audit Coordination
- Billing, A/P & A/R
- Tools & Software: MS office Suite, Oracle, Macola Financial, AS400 & Timberline/Sage, & Quickbooks
- Business & Project Management Support
- Production Planning, Forecasting & Inventory Planning
- Supply Chain Management
- E-Commerce Management
- Inventory reconciliation
- Regulatory compliance
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Timeline
Senior Accountant
05.2024 - 07.2025
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Berkowsky & Associates, Inc
12.2019 - 05.2024
Accountant
Brenco Equipment Supply & Tech LLC
08.2018 - 09.2019
Bookkeeper/Administrator
Union Tool Inc
03.2015 - 04.2018
Accountant
Bookkeeping Consulting
09.2013 - 03.2015
Accounting Manager
McEnerney & Brady Co. LLC
06.2010 - 04.2013
Senior Accountant
UMDNJ
12.2009 - 12.2010
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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