MARIA BELLONE
Middle Village,USA
Summary
Dedicated finance manager with 15+ years of experience in accounting and financial management across various industries. Proven expertise in managing month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and financial analysis. Skilled in developing and mentoring teams, implementing quality control procedures, and enhancing operational efficiency. Proficient in Microsoft Office, NetSuite, and QuickBooks, with a strong focus on accuracy and meeting critical business deadlines. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting, and all other aspects of successful financial operations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Uniguest / pCare
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Financial Planning and Analysis: Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business objectives.
- Accounting Oversight: Manage the general accounting function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close processes.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements) for internal and external stakeholders.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and accounting standards.
- Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of eight finance professionals.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the finance department.
- Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, NetSuite, Salesforce, Avalara Tax, and SharePoint.
Finance Manager
Integrated Medical Prof, LLC
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models for the entire organization and individual departments.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, advising management on strategic financial decisions.
- Evaluate investment opportunities, including purchasing medical equipment, expanding facilities, or acquiring other practices.
- Cost Management & Efficiency: Monitor and control expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement initiatives without compromising the quality of patient care.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, suppliers, and insurance companies to optimize terms and minimize costs.
- Analyze market trends and pricing for medical services to ensure competitive and appropriate rates.
- Lead and manage a team of eight finance professionals, including accountants, budget analysts, and other support staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Assistant Controller
Jetro Holding, LLC-Restaurant Depot
03.2017 - 02.2022
- Financial Reporting and Analysis: Assists in preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with official guidelines and requirements.
- Accounting Management: Supports various aspects of accounting management, including billing, tax forms, reporting, managing journal entries, and reconciling accounts for monthly or annual closing.
- Auditing: Supports internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reports, and required documentation, and participates in preparations for the annual audit.
- Collaborated with department heads on financial strategy initiatives.
- Verify daily cash, check, and credit deposits to the POS system. Software: Microsoft Dynamics AX BI360, Advantage, Trintech & Client Line.
- Monthly & YTD P&L: Journal Entries, Inventory Tie-Outs & Responses.
- Budgets for 21 warehouses.
- Monthly Bank Reconciliations - JP Morgan & Capital One
Chief Accountant
Windsor Oaks Tenant's Corp
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Responsible for managing an 898-unit co-op with all aspects of accounting through the Yardi system.
- Enter, code, and prepare checks for all utility bills.
- Prepare monthly maintenance bills.
- Reconcile bank accounts, prepare a yearly budget, and analyze data continuously.
- Prepare payroll through Paychex while keeping abreast of all union and non-union employee benefits and laws, Union 32BJ.
- Post all maintenance and rent checks for the property and make daily deposits.
- Post month-end payroll journal entries.
- Coordinated audits with external auditors, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Accountant
Mensch Mill & Lumber
09.2012 - 03.2015
- Accounts Receivable- Posting/Scanning checks along with PODs.
- Calculated monies through use of ECI Advantage POS
- Heavy interaction with vendors, property managers and contractors
Head Bookkeeper / Office Manager
Gag Drug Corporation
01.2004 - 09.2012
- Process weekly payroll using ADP Payroll /Paychex for seven accounts, 200+ employees.
- Reconcile bank account statements using Quick books
- Responsible for all payments of bills, rents, expenses, and recurring payables.
- Manage Accounts payable / Receivable including chargebacks and preparation of daily bank deposits.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Pace University
New York, NY01.2009
Skills
- Financial services
- Google Workspace / Microsoft Office
- Account management (5 years)
- Microsoft Excel
- Supervising experience
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Customer service
- Accounting and finance experience
- Administrative experience
- Time management
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- ERP systems
- General Ledger Accounts
- Salesforce
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable
- Team management
- Journal Entries
- Financial software
- Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- Analytical thinking
- NetSuite, QuickBooks, Great Plains, Yardi Systems, ADP Payroll, Paychex Payroll, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point),Trintech, AXBI360, ClientLine, Quick-Books, Advantage POS
- Oracle
- Financial auditing -PWC
- Internal audits
- Communication skills
- Management
- Strategic planning
- E-commerce
- Office Management
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Finance Manager
Uniguest / pCare
01.2023 - 08.2025
Finance Manager
Integrated Medical Prof, LLC
01.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant Controller
Jetro Holding, LLC-Restaurant Depot
03.2017 - 02.2022
Chief Accountant
Windsor Oaks Tenant's Corp
03.2015 - 03.2017
Accountant
Mensch Mill & Lumber
09.2012 - 03.2015
Head Bookkeeper / Office Manager
Gag Drug Corporation
01.2004 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Pace University
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