Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
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Michael Pantaleo

Myrtle Beach

Summary

Detail-oriented finance professional with extensive experience in bookkeeping, payroll processing, and account reconciliation. Proven ability to manage budgets and ensure compliance with financial regulations, contributing to accurate financial reporting and strategic planning.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Treasurer,

New Haven Federation of Teachers, Local 933
01.2007 - 12.2024
  • Managed budget allocations and financial reporting for union activities and initiatives.
  • Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accurate disbursement of funds to members.
  • Provided timely documentation with close working relationship with CPA, for completion of LM-2, 990 and required audit.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning and financial forecasting.
  • Maintained union financial records and posted all transactions to Quickbooks software.
  • Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
  • Created budget document within the framework of our state affiliate

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT).

  • Audited completed 15 year mortgage for accuracy.
  • Special Education Teacher from September of 1997 until retirement in June of 2025.

1997 - 1999, St. Francis Home For Children, New Haven CT

1999 - 2025, Board of Education, New Haven CT


Bookkeeping Assistant

Joseph Nitkin
06.2011 - 06.2013
  • Managed daily bookkeeping tasks, ensuring accuracy in financial records for two of his clients.
  • Reconciled bank statements, identifying discrepancies to support accurate reporting.

Bookeeper

Beginnings Professional Dating Service
01.1993 - 09.2000
  • Reconciled bank statements and general ledger accounts for timely reporting.
  • Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
  • Developed and maintained efficient filing systems for financial records.
  • Prepared business tax return and personal tax return.

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Tax Preprer

Self Employed
01.1984 - 04.1995
  • Prepared individual and business tax returns accurately and efficiently.
  • Analyzed client financial documents to identify deductions and credits.
  • Ensured compliance with federal and state tax regulations consistently.
  • Created my own method of research and compliance to better guarantee accuracy of my work.
  • Provided clients with strategic tax planning guidance to minimize liabilities.

Bookkeeper

Joseph DePaola, Attorney
06.1985 - 06.1994
  • Maintained comprehensive filing system for financial documents and records.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations for business to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliation for client trust account.
  • Completed payroll tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
  • Prepared business and personal tax returns for client and personal tax returns for family.

Bookkeeper

Arbour Securities
08.1983 - 04.1985
  • Reconciled bank statements and general ledger accounts to maintain financial integrity.

Tax Preparer

H & R Block Tax Services
02.1984 - 04.1984


  • Prepared individual ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
  • Conducted thorough reviews of client financial documents to identify potential deductions and credits
  • Maintained high levels of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive client information, fostering trust and loyalty among clients.

Assistant Bookkeeper

Robert Lendroth, CPA
06.1983 - 08.1983

Postings and footings.

recommended me to a client in need of a bookkeeper.

Education

No Degree - Individual Tax Preperation

H & R Block Tax Course
Branford, CT

Administration

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
05-2008

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
05-2002

No Degree - Special Education

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
05-1995

Bachelor of Science - Business Accounting

Providence College
Providence, RI
05-1980

Skills

  • Bookkeeping
  • Account reconciliation
  • Payroll (can complete payroll without software)
  • File 941's, 940, W-2's, W-4's (federal and state of CT)
  • Budgeting skills

Interests

  • Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-being
  • I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
  • Gym Workouts
  • Swimming
  • Walking my dogs
  • Socializing with old friends and new

Timeline

Bookkeeping Assistant

Joseph Nitkin
06.2011 - 06.2013

Treasurer,

New Haven Federation of Teachers, Local 933
01.2007 - 12.2024

Bookeeper

Beginnings Professional Dating Service
01.1993 - 09.2000

Bookkeeper

Joseph DePaola, Attorney
06.1985 - 06.1994

Tax Preparer

H & R Block Tax Services
02.1984 - 04.1984

Tax Preprer

Self Employed
01.1984 - 04.1995

Bookkeeper

Arbour Securities
08.1983 - 04.1985

Assistant Bookkeeper

Robert Lendroth, CPA
06.1983 - 08.1983

No Degree - Individual Tax Preperation

H & R Block Tax Course

Administration

Southern Connecticut State University

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Southern Connecticut State University

No Degree - Special Education

Southern Connecticut State University

Bachelor of Science - Business Accounting

Providence College
Michael Pantaleo