Sarah Paneth
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Experienced bookkeeper with strong technical proficiency and commitment to accuracy in financial data entry and financial record keeping. Polished in bank reconciliation, financial statement preparation and billing dispute resolution, working in both accounting-focused and general office settings. Careful, fast-learning worker dedicated to accuracy. Motivated collaborator with superior organizational and interpersonal skills paired with outstanding work ethic.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Bookkeeper
C+A global
Edison, NJ
02.2023 - Current
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely billing and payment processing.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new accounting procedures and systems.
- Collaborated with auditors during annual audit process by providing requested documents in a timely manner.
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by verifying accounting statements.
- Prepared bank reconciliations, managed field audits and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.
Company Owner
Kidline Enterprises Inc
Brooklyn, New York
01.2014 - 03.2022
- Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth launch.
- Managed financial aspect of the company. Including AR, AP and payroll.
- Hired top-level talent and provided consistent mentoring, building strong management team.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Conducted competitive analysis to inform strategic planning and positioning.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Developed and implemented business plan to grow company revenue.
- Created brand awareness campaigns to increase customer base.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
- Resolved conflicts between employees or customers by providing sound solutions that met everyone's needs.
AR Collection Specialist
Royal Donuts
Brooklyn, New York
03.2012 - 06.2013
- Collected over 4M in debt and brought it down to under 100K
- Negotiated repayment plans with debtors to meet client recovery targets.
- Conducted financial reviews to assess debtor ability to pay outstanding debts.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries related to past due accounts.
- Documented all debtor interactions accurately for compliance and follow-up.
- Interacted with other departments such as sales, finance, accounting and legal teams to resolve customer disputes or discrepancies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bnos Yisroel Viznitz
Monsey, NY06-2002
Skills
- Management skills
- General ledger management
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Bank reconciliation
- Proficient in QB, IBS, BC, Nav
Timeline
Accounting Bookkeeper
C+A global
02.2023 - Current
Company Owner
Kidline Enterprises Inc
01.2014 - 03.2022
AR Collection Specialist
Royal Donuts
03.2012 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Bnos Yisroel Viznitz