Maria Savoretti
Smithtown,NY
Summary
Bookkeeper with strong technical proficiency and extensive history as an Accounts Payable Manager with commitment to accuracy in financial data entry and financial record keeping.
Experienced working in both accounting-focused and general office settings. Dedicated to conforming with internal policies and standards.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
All the Best Realty
Franklin Square
06.2024 - Current
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
- Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders prior to payment processing.
- Provided assistance in preparing tax returns annually.
- Resolved billing discrepancies with vendors or customers promptly.
- Developed internal control procedures to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Documented transaction details to track and manage financial data.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Certified and processed payroll, electronic deposits and pay adjustments while distributing checks.
- Responded to inquiries from IRS, state and other tax authorities to minimize additional interest and penalty charges.
- Processed expense reports, including verification of receipts and compliance with policies.
- Processed payroll for employees, including calculating wages, deductions, and issuing payments.
- Coordinated with vendors and clients to resolve billing and payment issues.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
- Handled sensitive financial information with confidentiality and integrity.
- Reconciled bank statements to internal accounts monthly, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Prepared and processed payroll.
- Calculated income and social security tax deductions.
Treasurer
Smithtown High School West PTSA
Smithtown, NY
09.2014 - Current
- Monitored and maintained financial records, including budgets, investments, and expenditures.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations
- Analyzed financial data to identify potential areas of cost savings.
- Reviewed accounts payable and receivable activities to ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
- Managed cash flow forecasting activities in accordance with organizational goals.
- Presented financial information at board meetings as needed.
- Performed complex accounting functions such as tax filing, cash management.
- Researched and resolved discrepancies related to accounts receivable and payable issues.
- Evaluated financial information to determine present and future financial performance.
- Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget.
- Prepared and presented operational reports to senior management and executive teams.
Accounts Payable Manager
Lukoil America
East Meadow, NY
08.2001 - 03.2007
- Monitored daily accounts payable activities and ensured compliance with established internal control procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of invoices, purchase orders, and other financial documents.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Researched discrepancies between invoice amounts, purchase orders, receiving reports.
- Conducted periodic audits of accounts payable transactions to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
- Ensured all payments were made in accordance with contract terms and conditions.
- Managed credit card programs including issuing cards and reconciling monthly statements.
- Implemented new procedures for processing international payments in multiple currencies.
- Created detailed reports on aging payables, vendor payments, cash disbursements.
- Prepared daily check runs and wire transfers for approval by CFO
- Processed tax payments on a timely basis in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Collaborated with other departments such as procurement, treasury, and accounting.
- Collaborated with the IT department to ensure the security and integrity of accounts payable data.
- Maintained accurate vendor files and records, ensuring easy access and compliance with auditing standards.
- Managed a team of 15 accounts payable clerks, providing training and support to ensure high performance and career development.
- Provided regular training and updates on accounts payable best practices and regulatory changes to team members.
- Implemented and maintained accounts payable software and systems, improving efficiency.
- Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
- Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
- Calculated month-end accrual entries for trade payables.
- Supported senior leadership by producing month-end closing reports and advising on remittance for quick resolution.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Recommended new financial and accounting software packages. replacing various non-integrated offerings.
- Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Prepared and updated vendor files, tax documents and insurance information.
- Verified, classified, computed, posted and recorded accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting.
- Liaised with vendors and customers to confirm information and address client issues.
- Coordinated with tax and legal departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and tax filings related to accounts payable.
- Prepared and presented accounts payable reports to senior management, highlighting key metrics and financial insights.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
St John's University
Jamaica, NY06-2000
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts payable management
- Financial statements expertise
- GAAP
- General ledger maintenance
- Quickbooks / Quicken
- Microsoft Office
- Google Docs
- AS400
- Cloud accounting
- Tax document preparation
- Audit preparation
- Tax statement preparation
- 1099
- Data analysis and research
- Superior attention to detail
- Payroll liability and deductions
- Record preparation
- Record Keeping
Languages
Italian
Professional
French
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bookkeeper
All the Best Realty
06.2024 - Current
Treasurer
Smithtown High School West PTSA
09.2014 - Current
Accounts Payable Manager
Lukoil America
08.2001 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
St John's University
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