PAULA GILBRIDE
Broadview Hts.,OH
Summary
Honest, dedicated person with excellent communication skills looking to apply a strong work ethic and experience to an executive setting.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator
Small Hands Big Dreams Learning Centers
02.2015 - Current
- Plan, coordinate and control daily operations of sales, financial management and human resources for 5 childcare facilities.
- Monitor payroll, credit card purchases and invoicing to prevent financial errors.
- Prepare accounting transactions, documents, and update procedures for management.
- Maintain full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
- Handle AP, ledger, reconciliation and statement requirements to maintain record accuracy, with integrity and compliance.
- Perform bi-weekly payroll and coordinate record keeping.
- Collaborate with accountants to produce accurate and timely financial paperwork and reports for AP, AR, budget administration and year-end closing requirements.
- Advise leadership on PTO, benefits, job services and employment discrepancies.
- Oversee benefit enrollment process and setting up plans in Payroll system.
- Assist employees with questions regarding health benefits and 401k options.
- Accurately report quarterly Commercial Activity Tax.
AR/AP/CREDIT MANAGER
BUCKEYE DISTRIBUTING INC
01.2000 - 12.2014
- Set up customers, vendors, and suppliers in system for a startup company that grew to over 25,000 accounts and 1,900 vendors
- Manage credit set up, accounts receivable functions, and maintain filing system for tracking all accounts with terms
- Contact customers regarding credit status and past due accounts with continual follow up
- Effectively kept receivables past 60 days to less than .40%
- Communicate with chain accounts and independent customers prior to doing business with them on understanding their needs to expedite our payments
- Research and follow up with inter office personnel regarding pricing or invoicing issues for specific accounts
- Manage data entry for accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations
- Communicate with team on developing process improvements.
CUSTOMER SERVICE/ACCOUNTING MANAGER
SECOND CITY SYSTEMS INC
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Responsible for payroll and accounts payable
- Accounts receivable functions
- Customer service
- General ledger functions including year-end closing with financial statements
- Supervise customer service representatives for this privately owned office supply company.
Education
Education
Kent State University- Continuing Education
Kent, OHAssociates Degree in Liberal Arts -
CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PARMA, OH01.1995
Skills
- Strong problem solver
- Organized
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- Knowledgeable in MAS500 software and QuickBooks
- Bookkeeping
- Attention to Detail
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Experience
- Active member at St. Basil parish including Sandwich Saturday's making PB&J sandwiches for the homeless and serving at Life teen functions monthly.
- Volunteer at the Cleveland Food bank sorting and packing food.
- Various volunteer duties for school/athletic functions.
Timeline
Administrator
Small Hands Big Dreams Learning Centers
02.2015 - Current
AR/AP/CREDIT MANAGER
BUCKEYE DISTRIBUTING INC
01.2000 - 12.2014
CUSTOMER SERVICE/ACCOUNTING MANAGER
SECOND CITY SYSTEMS INC
01.1995 - 01.1997
Education
Kent State University- Continuing Education
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts -
CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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