Patricia Barone
North Tonawanda,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting and bookkeeping professional seeking a part-time position offering flexible hours and remote capabilities. Proven expertise in managing financial records, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Committed to delivering accurate and timely financial information to support organizational goals. Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving will contribute effectively in a dynamic work environment.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Niagara Falls Housing Authority
Niagara Falls, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Assist the executive director in key functions such as Human Resources, financial matters, labor relations.
Billing Manager
Rheumatology Wellness Care of WNY
Cheektowaga, NY
08.2019 - 01.2026
- Processed payroll charges and entered patient billing information accurately. Assisted with banking deposits and managed patient assistance program inquiries. Supported human resources functions by maintaining employee records and facilitating onboarding processes.
Substitute Teacher/Tutor
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District and Niagara BOCES
Sanborn, NY
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Substitute teaching and tutored in various subjects through Niagara BOCES.
Interim Executive Director
Niagara Falls Housing Authority
Niagara Falls, NY
08.2016 - 07.2019
Deputy Executive Director
Niagara Falls Housing Authority
01.1998 - 08.2016
- Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Maintenance, Occupancy, Administration, and Operations (two senior citizen high-rise properties, two low-income family developments, and two remote community centers). Provide leadership and direction to 7 direct reports and 60 employees. Manage day-to-day operations of the Authority, including policy development, project management, problem resolution, weekly staff meetings, and monthly board meetings.
- Serve as Human Resources director responsible for interviewing and hiring professional staff, advising administrative staff, payroll, employee benefits, and labor relations (including collective bargaining agreements, grievance mediations and arbitrations, and unemployment hearings).
- Administer the grant application, finance, and reporting processes for multiple grants including:
- - Advantage After School (AAS) - $220,000/year for 5 years
- - Successfully Transitioning Youth to Adolescence (STYA) - $175,000/year for 5 years
- - Niagara Falls Board of Education Summer Camps Program - $120,000/year
- Instrumental team member in managing the Housing Opportunities for People Everywhere (HOPE VI) project in Niagara Falls, revitalizing substandard public housing into mixed-income developments.
- Served as Acting Executive Director for 12 months in 2010, assuming additional responsibility for board relations, operating budget and expenditure approvals.
- Negotiated multiple favorable collective bargaining agreements for two unions: AFSCME and CSEA.
Director of Finance and Accounting
Niagara Falls Housing Authority
01.1989 - 01.1998
- Supervised day-to-day operations of the Finance and Accounting Department. Responsible for closing the general ledger, posting cash disbursements and receipts, preparation of financial reports (trial balance, balance sheets, income statements, income comparison reports, NYS Retirement reports, HUD quarterlies and payroll reports, and HUD annual subsidy reports).
- Also oversaw the Payroll Department, maintained investment ledgers and money market accounts, maintained insurance and contract registers, and administered employee benefits. Reviewed and prepared annual budget schedules and statements; prepared year end entries and closed out the general ledger at fiscal year end.
Junior Accountant
Niagara Falls Housing Authority
01.1987 - 01.1989
Account Clerk
Niagara Falls Housing Authority
01.1986 - 01.1987
Education
Executive Director Education Program - Accounting Program
Rutgers
01-2011
MBA -
Niagara University
05-1995
Accounting (BBA) -
Niagara University
05-1986
Skills
- Computer operation
- Accounting
- General ledger reconciliation
- Account
- Reconciliation
- Data entry
- Account analysis
- Analytical thinking
- Sales tax
- English
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- School experience
- Microsoft Office
- Accrual accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounts payable
- Assistance
- Experience within finance industry
- Experience working with students
- Hospitality
- Account reconciliation report
- Typing
- Quantitative analysis
- Financial transaction processing
- Front desk
- Customer payment analysis report
- QuickBooks
- Accounting support
- Math
- Lesson planning
- Accounts Receivable
- Administrative experience
- Filing
- Financial data reconciliation
- Time management
- Teaching - Teaching experience (1-2 years)
- Financial Report Writing
- QuickBooks Online
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounts payable and receivable management
- Accounting software
- Bookkeeping for tax purposes
- Clerical experience
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Quality assurance
- Bank reconciliation
- Office management
- Record keeping
- Aged receivables report
- Bookkeeping - Bookkeeping experience (More than 20 years)
- Classroom experience
- Cost accounting
- Guest services
- Classroom management
- Assistance experience within technology industry
Timeline
Consultant
Niagara Falls Housing Authority
01.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher/Tutor
Niagara Wheatfield Central School District and Niagara BOCES
09.2023 - 06.2024
Billing Manager
Rheumatology Wellness Care of WNY
08.2019 - 01.2026
Interim Executive Director
Niagara Falls Housing Authority
08.2016 - 07.2019
Deputy Executive Director
Niagara Falls Housing Authority
01.1998 - 08.2016
Director of Finance and Accounting
Niagara Falls Housing Authority
01.1989 - 01.1998
Junior Accountant
Niagara Falls Housing Authority
01.1987 - 01.1989
Account Clerk
Niagara Falls Housing Authority
01.1986 - 01.1987
Executive Director Education Program - Accounting Program
Rutgers
MBA -
Niagara University
Accounting (BBA) -
Niagara University
Links
http://www.linkedin.com/in/patricialbarone