Sheila Gettelman
Waukesha
Summary
Accomplished Accounting Manager with a proven track record at ESI Constructors Inc, enhancing financial accuracy through expert bank reconciliation and effective cost accounting. Demonstrated leadership in streamlining month-end processes and fostering team collaboration, significantly improving audit compliance and financial reporting efficiency.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Administrator
Hermle USA Inc
Franklin
09.2021 - Current
- Contributed to the successful completion of all sales tax filings working with outside tax software to ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with auditors during annual audits to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Administered GL coding on all payable documents, process all invoices for payments using ERP system.
- AR Billings to customers, all collections and assisting customers with any billing questions and discrepancies
- Handle all deposits and reconciliations of bank statements
- Work closely with Sales department on new orders to ensure correct exemptions are on file.
Accounting Manager
ESI Constructors, Inc
Hartland
06.2008 - 08.2021
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Collaborated with all project Managers to ensure costs and change orders are processed in timely fashion and to make sure projects costs are being tracked properly .
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by preparing accurate sales and use tax returns, payroll withholding and Unemployment returns.
- Contributed to successful external audits, preparing all necessary documentation and facilitating auditor inquiries.
Accounting Manager
Catalyst Construction
Milwaukee
06.2004 - 06.2008
- Reviewed product costs, identifying variances and opportunities for improvement.
- Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing.
- Participated in the month-end close process, ensuring accurate reporting of accounts receivable balances and timely submission of data for financial statements.
- Reduced collection time for outstanding invoices by closely monitoring aged accounts and maintaining frequent communication with clients.
Assistant Controller
Bielinski Homes
Waukesha, WI
06.1995 - 06.2008
- Ensured integrity of general ledger accounts through regular reconciliations, adjustments, and detailed documentation.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
Education
No Degree - Accounting And Finance
WCTC
Pewaukee WI06-1990
Skills
- Accounts receivable
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial statements
- Accounting software proficiency
- Account reconciliation
- General ledger
- Financial reporting
- Auditing experience
- Accounts payable
- Cost accounting
- Month-end closing
Timeline
Accounting Administrator
Hermle USA Inc
09.2021 - Current
Accounting Manager
ESI Constructors, Inc
06.2008 - 08.2021
Accounting Manager
Catalyst Construction
06.2004 - 06.2008
Assistant Controller
Bielinski Homes
06.1995 - 06.2008
No Degree - Accounting And Finance
WCTC