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SANDRA M. COUTINHO

West Caldwell,NJ

Summary

Accounting professional with comprehensive experience in financial management and team leadership. Proven expertise in streamlining accounting processes and enhancing financial reporting accuracy. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving business needs while maintaining high standards.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

MANUFACTURERS RESERVE SUPPLY INC
08.2016 - Current
  • Prepared and analyzed monthly internal financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Managed month-end close process, including the preparation and review of journal entries.
  • Reconciled general ledger accounts (prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, inventory, ROU accounts, etc.).
  • Prepared detailed schedules and financial statements for external tax accountants.
  • Develop and manage financial forecasts and annual budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and providing actionable insights to senior management.
  • Led a team of 4 in the Accounting/HR department, overseeing HR, overseeing daily accounting functions, month-end close, and ensuring adherence to company policies and accounting standards.
  • Implemented CashPro Bill Pay, ACH Filters, Wires, Positive Pay, and provided training to administrators.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of Bill.com for accounts payable and SAP Concur for expense reporting.
  • Reviewed budget-to-actual sales reports and customer rebate calculations.
  • Implemented ADP Time and Attendance system, training all employees and supervisors.
  • Oversee HR functions, including new hire onboarding (for Union and Non-Union employees), employee benefits administration, health insurance open enrollment and handbook policies.
  • Reviewed and negotiated insurance policies, including general liability, auto, workers’ compensation, and health insurance.
  • Prepared multi-state sales tax returns, including ecommerce sales tax compliance.
  • Administered 401(k) and tax-deferred annuity plans, ensuring accurate transactions. Reviewed 5500.
  • Managed fleet DMV registration, IFTA taxes/stickers, HUT, UCR.

Senior Accountant

KREISLER INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION
05.2014 - 08.2016
  • Prepare the monthly internal financial statements
  • Prepare the month-end close, including the preparation and review of journal entries
  • Review of budget-to-actual reports
  • Prepare schedules to reconcile general ledger accounts; prepaids, accruals, fixed-assets, debt accounts, etc
  • Prepare schedules and financial statements for external audits
  • Implemented JP Morgan Chase, Positive Pay, ACH Filters, Wires, and trained administrators
  • Assist in the preparation of the Budget and Forecast, meet with the various department managers
  • Prepare internal payroll audits
  • Design spreadsheet models using Pivots and Tables
  • Determine Use Tax liability through self-assessment; prepare various tax returns

Senior Accountant/Auditor

BEDERSON LLP
09.1999 - 05.2014
  • Independently performed financial statements on audits for clients of various industries including real-estate, non-for-profit organizations, labor union, health and welfare and benefit pension funds, with compliance of GAAP, GAAS and other aspects
  • Maintain full responsibility for conducting and leading accounting engagements, including planning and implementation of strategic and efficient approach
  • Interact with firm partners to review and approve various recommendations made to clients; consult with upper corporate management to plan, recommend and implement procedural changes and system enhancements to assist in increased efficiency and productivity
  • Research accounting issues to assist clients in implementation
  • Actively involved in risk assessment, internal control structure evaluation, and execution of specific sections such as cash, investment, AR, PP&E, revenue, expenses and etc
  • Of the audit engagements
  • Managed auditing procedures complying with policies, procedures and standards at all times
  • Assisted to prepare financial statements, footnotes disclosure, and consolidations based on GAAP and other policies
  • Trained, supervised and evaluated staff accountants
  • Preparation and review of related individual, partnership, corporate, payroll and sales tax returns
  • Preparation, calculation and maintenance of fixed asset systems
  • Research of federal and state tax issues utilizing Thomson Reuters Checkpoint & BNA software applications
  • Increased firm gross profits by consistently conducting accounting and tax engagements well within budgeted time and cost constraints

Entry-level Accountant

COUTO, DEFRANCO & MAGONE
10.1997 - 09.1999
  • Complete compilations and tax returns for individual and corporate clients
  • Was put in charge of client engagements and was dealing with the owners and management of assigned clients within a year of hire

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTANCY

Rutgers University
Newark, NJ

Skills

  • Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
  • General Ledger Reconciliation
  • Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Journal entries
  • Budget and Forecasting
  • Payroll processing
  • Process Improvement & Automation (CashPro, Billcom, ADP, SAP Concur)
  • Tax Preparation (Sales Tax, Payroll, Multi-State, IFTA)
  • ERP & Accounting Software (eg, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle)
  • Bookkeeping
  • Excel (Pivot & Vlookups)
  • Financial reporting
  • Team Leadership & Staff Development
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Payroll Management & Benefits Administration
  • Human Resources Management (Handbook Policies, Onboarding, Benefits, Open Enrollment)

Summary Of Qualifications

financial analysis, analytical skills, decision-making, relationship-building, collaboration, hardworking, responsible, enthusiastic, organized, team player

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Accounting Manager

MANUFACTURERS RESERVE SUPPLY INC
08.2016 - Current

Senior Accountant

KREISLER INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION
05.2014 - 08.2016

Senior Accountant/Auditor

BEDERSON LLP
09.1999 - 05.2014

Entry-level Accountant

COUTO, DEFRANCO & MAGONE
10.1997 - 09.1999

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTANCY

Rutgers University

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