Samantha Benaszeski
Birnamwood,WI
Summary
Professional accounting leader with focus on financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and team collaboration. Skilled in budgeting, financial reporting, and process optimization. Reliable team player adaptable to evolving business needs and committed to achieving organizational goals. Strong analytical abilities and strategic mindset enhance decision-making and performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
L&S Electric Inc
02.2024 - Current
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing streamlined accounting processes and procedures.
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Facilitated staff development through regular training sessions on new accounting standards, software upgrades, or company-specific policies changes.
- Boosted financial team's efficiency, reorganizing department's structure to better align with company goals.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
Controller and HR Manager
Newman Catholic Schools
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for Number employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of all required returns.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
- Provided insightful financial analysis to support executive team in making informed business decisions.
- Streamlined annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Increased cash flow by diligently managing accounts receivable and implementing effective collection strategies.
- Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
- Led cross-functional teams in the implementation of new accounting software, improving overall efficiency within the finance department.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Established robust internal control framework, minimizing the risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Improved financial decision-making, providing executive team with detailed reports and analysis on financial performance.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes, significantly reducing time required to close monthly books.
- Oversaw management of payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees.
- Implemented controls to safeguard against financial misstatement and fraud, enhancing reliability of financial reporting.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
Business Owner
Midway Bar and Grill
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and regularly updating staff on industry best practices.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources
University of Phoenix
Arizona01.2022
Graduate Certificate - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Arizona01.2022
Masters of Business Administration -
American Intercontinental University
Illinois01.2009
Skills
- Journal entries
- Payroll processing
- Bookkeeping
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliation
- AP and AR management
- Account reconciliation
- Audits
- GAAP understanding
- General ledger accounting
- General ledger management
- Invoicing
- Payment collection
- Bank account reconciliations
- Quickbooks
- Closing procedures
- Month-end reporting
- Staff training and development
- Documentation
- Budget development
- Internal controls
- Staff management
- Process improvement
- Financial statement presentations
- Budget management
- Auditing procedures
- Tax preparation
- Statement review
- ERP systems expertise-MIP Fund Accounting, Magic’s/Infor, Acumatica
- Revenue recognition
- Recruitment and hiring
- GL entry verification
- Financial policies development
- Intercompany transactions
- Month-end closing
- Year-end closing
- Benefits management
- Critical thinking
- Budget forecasting
Timeline
Accounting Manager
L&S Electric Inc
02.2024 - Current
Controller and HR Manager
Newman Catholic Schools
01.2017 - 01.2023
Business Owner
Midway Bar and Grill
01.2013 - 01.2017
Graduate Certificate - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Masters of Business Administration -
American Intercontinental University
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources
University of Phoenix
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