Shashinika Rajapakse
Staff Accountant
New York,New York
Summary
Enthusiastic Staff Accountant of Finance eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in HighGate management. Finance professional with strong background in financial reporting and analysis. Proven ability to support month-end close processes and maintain accurate financial records. Known for collaborating effectively with teams and adapting to changing priorities, while showcasing skills in general ledger management and financial reconciliations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff Accountant
The Knickerbocker Hotel
11.2021 - Current
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving communication among team members.
- Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Monitoring Night Audit reports daily and Reconciling daily revenue
- Monitoring BirchStreet Complince
Assistant Director of Housekeeping
NoMo SoHo
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Assigned housekeeping staff to specific shifts and room blocks based on abilities and daily requirements.
- Completed schedules, shift reports and other business documentation.
- Trained and mentored all new personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
- Maintained controls over expenses and inventory for optimal budget tracking.
- Worked with front desk to respond promptly to all guest requests.
- Placed orders for housekeeping supplies and guest toiletries.
- Evaluated employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Drove improvements to workflow and room turnover with hands-on, proactive management style.
- Coordinated daily workflow through task prioritization and concise scheduling.
- Evaluated employee performance and recommended promotions, transfers and dismissals.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Maintained required records of work hours, budgets and payrolls.
- Completed financial tasks by estimating costs and preparing and managing budgets.
- Directed team of 52 personnel in busy hotel with 264 rooms
Housekeeping Manager
NoMo SoHo
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Completed schedules, shift reports and other business documentation.
- Assigned housekeeping staff to specific shifts and room blocks based on abilities and daily requirements.
- Maintained controls over expenses and inventory for optimal budget tracking.
- Promoted safety by demonstrating proper operation and training staff on power equipment tools.
- Trained and mentored all new personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
- Placed orders for housekeeping supplies and guest toiletries.
- Managed staff of 52 housekeepers.
- Evaluated employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Drove improvements to workflow and room turnover with hands-on, proactive management style.
- Communicated repair needs to maintenance staff.
- Utilized chemicals and cleaning equipment in accordance with safety protocols and proper operating standards.
- Managed team productivity and workflow to exceed quality standards.
Personnel and Recreation Manager
Lifespire
03.2009 - 10.2016
- Initiate recruitment of Residential Habilitation Specialists by selecting resumes satisfying borough needs of ISU Department. Contact candidates, Scheduled interviews, verify professional references, schedule newly hired RHS for orientation and briefing. Coordinate with education and training and human Resources Department. Personal and recreation manager tries to maintain recruiting flow of RHS that fulfills needs of ISU Department.
- Record-keeping - Create files of newly hired RHS, Maintain RHS files. Inform Human Resources and Accounting Department of relevant information about field staff.
- Briefing- Primary duties include conducting all-day training to all hired RHS
- Staff meeting- Keep track of RHS attendants and organize quarterly staff meetings.
- Collect and process billing sheets, petty cash reports, and times sheets.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Devoted particular emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Conducted group wellness presentations for classes up to 20 participant
Housekeeping Manager
Hotel Of Staten Island
03.2006 - 01.2009
- Perform daily inspections of guest rooms and common areas to ensure best possible service
- Recruit, hire, and train new housekeeping associates
- Ensure availability of materials and equipment
- Perform staff reviews and encourage teamwork among staff
- Resolve customer problems and complaints
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in timely fashion.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Directed team of 45 personnel in busy hotel with 180 rooms
Data Entry Clerk
Haddad Brands
01.2003 - 04.2005
- Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent later issues such as duplication or data degradation.
- Obtained scanned records and uploaded into database.
- Reviewed completed work for compliance with regulations.
- Drafted reports for upper management as directed.
- Located and corrected data entry errors and reported to management.
- Prepare and send design work sheet and match color codes of garments.
- Oversaw team of 15 employees, providing comprehensive data entry training and regular performance reviews
- Identified data entry errors and reported to necessary departments
Data Entry Specialist
EZ Pass
01.2000 - 06.2003
- Violation processing, Check endorsement, check deposits and reconciliation.
- Customer service and data entry
Account Clerk
Hilton Hotel Management
03.1994 - 01.1996
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income and assessing expenses.
- Kept time records, conducted payroll audits and drafted detailed documents and reports.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Created account process manuals for facilities management accounts.
- Maintained compliance with all established guidelines and legal requirements.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Reconciled system accounts against bank statements.
- Set up and updated Excel spreadsheets to track financial data.
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy.
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for 110 salaried and hourly employees
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 06.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business And Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 10.2015 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Accounting
University of Colombo
Sri Lanka 08.1989 - 10.1992
High School Diploma -
Ananda Balika High School
Colombo -Sri Lanka 08.1989 - 08.1989
Skills
- Critical Thinking, Communication, Time Management, Industry Knowledge, Spreadsheet Proficiency, Team Collaboration
Timeline
Staff Accountant
The Knickerbocker Hotel
11.2021 - Current
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
06.2020 - 09.2021
Assistant Director of Housekeeping
NoMo SoHo
01.2019 - 11.2021
Housekeeping Manager
NoMo SoHo
10.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business And Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix
10.2015 - 10.2019
Personnel and Recreation Manager
Lifespire
03.2009 - 10.2016
Housekeeping Manager
Hotel Of Staten Island
03.2006 - 01.2009
Data Entry Clerk
Haddad Brands
01.2003 - 04.2005
Data Entry Specialist
EZ Pass
01.2000 - 06.2003
Account Clerk
Hilton Hotel Management
03.1994 - 01.1996
Associate of Science - Accounting
University of Colombo
08.1989 - 10.1992
High School Diploma -
Ananda Balika High School
08.1989 - 08.1989