Marzena (Ursula) Biala

Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, fixed assets and accruals.

• Assisted with budget preparation and monitoring of actual results against budgets.
• Developed and implemented internal controls to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Prepared monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.
• Conducted periodic reviews of internal controls to ensure accuracy of financial information reported by staff members.
• Recorded daily transactions in the company's accounting system.
• Assessed estimated income, expenses and historical budgets to coordinate budget information.
• Collected and analyzed account information to reconcile financial discrepancies.
• Prepared financial reports.
• Evaluated client needs and developed solutions to support business processes and improve financial efficiency.
• Supported and led projects to streamline flow of information with business intelligence tools.
• Researched processing problems and contacted vendors to resolve issues and expedite payment.
• Created balance sheets, income statements and tax reports.
• Balanced general ledger by reconciling entries.
• Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
• Classified and summarized financial data to compile and enter in financial records
• Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
• Compiled current budget data from estimated revenues, expenses and prior budgets.
• Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
• Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.
• Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
• Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
• Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
• Reduced financial discrepancies by verifying accounting statements.

• Actively participated in strategic planning initiatives related to finance matters.
• Developed procedures for handling cash transactions, including deposits, withdrawals and transfers of funds.
• Maintained accurate financial records and prepared monthly reports for the board of directors.
• Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Performed periodic reviews of internal controls over finances to identify weaknesses or areas needing improvement.

• Analyzed existing financial systems for potential improvement opportunities.
• Designed, tested, and implemented a new financial system in accordance with organizational objectives.
• Provided assistance in preparing audit schedules related to internal control procedures over specific accounts or activities.
• Maintained close relationships with vendors associated with the finance department's software solutions.
• Supported development teams in creating custom applications designed specifically for use within the finance department.
• Developed and implemented financial systems processes to ensure accuracy of data.
• Collaborated with IT personnel on various projects related to improving efficiency of operations within the finance department.