Sheri Porcello
Elmsford,NY
Summary
Experienced Deputy Comptroller skilled in financial management, cost accounting, and budgeting. Led implementation of financial controls and streamlined processes to enhance efficiency. Developed strategic financial plans that drive organizational growth and profitability.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Comptroller
Town of Greenburgh
White Plains, NY
01.2016 - Current
- Conducted regular audit preparation by analyzing AR & AP accounts, preparing schedules for prepaids and open AR, and creating journal entries.
- Prep for preliminary audit by gathering necessary documents per auditors
- Completed preparation of 1099 forms for independent contractors and vendors.
- Prepare schedules for workers comp premium allocation and for dependent care testing per IRS rules
- Submit NYS AFR from audited financials according to NYS accounting
- Prepare Town County tax rates to aide in property tax billings
- Prepare school tax rate to aide in school property tax billing
- Assisted in budget preparation by developing schedules for debt service, retirement, and PILOTs.,
- Tracked daily bank account balances to ensure sufficient funds for expenses and strategic investments.
Sr. Bookkeeper
Town of Greenburgh
White Plains, New York
06.1991 - 01.2016
- Weekly run AP and posted to GL
- Reconcile open AP and AP accrual
- AP and managed vendor listing in financial program
- Reconcile open encumbrances
- Coded invoices to proper budget account
- Monitor budget accounts for overages and covered accordingly
- Prepare billings for properties on a PILOT program
- Prepared refunds for certioraris
- Assist with yearly audit prep
Accounting Assistant
Sanford E Zinman CPA
Rye, New York
03.1988 - 04.1990
- Analyzed AR & AP
- Prepared clients payroll
- Worked on computerized GL and entered JEs
- Input data for tax returns
- small bank reconciliations
Bookkeeper
Waldbaums Supermarket
White Plains, Ny
12.1985 - 03.1987
- Reconciled morning or evening books
- Reconcile cashiers money tills
- Cash deposits for bank
- Supervised cashiers on the front end
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Pace University
Pleasantville, NY 01.1990 - 05.1991
Associate of Science - Accounting
Westchester Business Institute
White Plains, NY 07.1987 - 12.1988
Alexander Hamilton HS
Elmsford, NYSkills
- Financial reporting
- Budget preparation
- Audit coordination
- Tax compliance
- Excel functions
- Word
Accomplishments
- Presidents list
- Deans list
- Award for Academic Excellence
- Letter for outstanding determination
Timeline
Deputy Comptroller
Town of Greenburgh
01.2016 - Current
Sr. Bookkeeper
Town of Greenburgh
06.1991 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Pace University
01.1990 - 05.1991
Accounting Assistant
Sanford E Zinman CPA
03.1988 - 04.1990
Associate of Science - Accounting
Westchester Business Institute
07.1987 - 12.1988
Bookkeeper
Waldbaums Supermarket
12.1985 - 03.1987
Alexander Hamilton HS