Samantha Pennicott
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller
Reilter Kailas & Rosenblatt LLP
03.2023 - Current
- Ensured integrity of general ledger accounts through regular reconciliations, adjustments, and detailed documentation.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures, reducing time spent on manual tasks and increasing efficiency.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration by partnering with other departments on special projects aimed at improving overall company performance.
- Mentored junior team members in accounting best practices, fostering a positive work environment and professional development opportunities.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions with a focus on timely payment processing while minimizing bad debt exposure.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 38 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 25 to 38 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Billing/Leasing Coordinator
LDI Connect ToolBox
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Review bills for accuracy and process bills into the billing system.
- Assist in preparing bills based on the client's requirements and provide appropriate documentation and exhibits if needed.
- Assist in the compilation of analysis of project budgets, backlogs, monthly revenue accruals and unbilled/deferred revenue balances for accuracy and proper accounting treatments.
- Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies.
- Manage delinquent accounts; Contact customers for payment requests of outstanding invoices.
- Perform interest rate setting and check scanning to support accounting tasks.
- Manage daily operations of a busy leasing office, including scheduling appointments, processing applications.
- Make suggestions regarding promotions, advertisements and branding to attract new clients.
Cash Officer/Customer Service Manager
Bloomingdale's
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Reviewed financial statements, sales reports, and other performance data to measure productivity.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to cash office operations.
- Developed strategies to reduce overages and shortages and improve overall efficiency of the cash office.
- Prepared weekly payroll summaries for submission to Human Resources department.
- Developed strong customer service skills by responding to clients' inquiries in a timely manner and resolving any issues that arose.
- Investigated fraudulent activity reported by customers or employees.
- Monitored cashier performance, identified areas for improvement, and provided coaching as needed.
- Developed training materials for new hires in order to educate them on proper cash handling techniques.
- Provided guidance on how best to handle difficult customer situations.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned specific duties.
- Set and implemented strategic goals and initiatives to align company with mission, values, and vision.
- Created an environment of open communication between departments that improved collaboration among teams.
Brand Ambassador
Capital One
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Handled cash transactions accurately according to established banking protocols.
- Conducted market research to gain insights into current trends in the industry.
- Assisted in the training of new employees on branch policies, procedures, and systems.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities to resolve customer inquiries efficiently and effectively.
Education
Master of Arts - Technology Management & Innovation
NYU Tandon
Brooklyn, NY01-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Queens College
Flushing, NY06-2020
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, NY06-2018
Timeline
Assistant Controller
Reilter Kailas & Rosenblatt LLP
03.2023 - Current
Billing/Leasing Coordinator
LDI Connect ToolBox
01.2022 - 03.2023
Cash Officer/Customer Service Manager
Bloomingdale's
07.2020 - 01.2022
Brand Ambassador
Capital One
02.2018 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - Technology Management & Innovation
NYU Tandon
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Queens College
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Medgar Evers College
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