Sherry Colombo
Kingston,NY
Summary
I was employed by Ulster Federal Credit Union for 23 years. I was the VP/Accounting Manager some of my key strengths are in planning, problem solving and customer relations. I handled the financial reconciliations, general ledgers and financial reporting. As well as accounts payable/receivable and running the day to day operations of the department.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
RUPCO
03.2024 - Current
- Managed journal entries, and accounts payable
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Assist bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- manage a staff of four
Staff Accountant
The Children's Home Of Kingston
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Monitored accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
Accounting Manager
ULSTER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
09.1998 - 10.2021
- My responsibilities included managing accounting operations
- Performing debit, credit and account entries in Windows spreadsheets/databases, also using specialized accounting software
- Receive and record checks, and vouchers as well as reconcile records of credit union transactions
- Complete monthly, quarterly and annual bank reconciliations
- Address and resolve non-routine, complex and unexpected variances
- Review employee’s journal entries to ensure accuracy of the G/L
- Assist the CFO with the production of the monthly financial statements
- Maintain confidential information, such as pay rates, bonus targets, pay grades and customer information.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY01.2007
Skills
- Knowledge of GAAP guidelines
- Periodic financial reporting
- Customer-oriented
- Effective time management
- Independent worker
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Solution-oriented
- Account reconciliations
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Managerial aptitude
- Accounting operations
- Complex problem solving skills
- General ledger accounting skills
Accomplishments
I maintained accurate accounts including cash, inventory, prepaid, fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions. I also worked with auditors on year end comprehensive audits. In 2008 I became an accredited ACH professional to expand on my knowledge of electronic processing.
Additional Information
I became an Accredited ACH Professional in 2008
Proficient in Quick Books, Fund Ez , Flex
I have used both Quickbooks desktop and online.
Timeline
Accounting Manager
RUPCO
03.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
The Children's Home Of Kingston
11.2023 - 03.2024
Accounting Manager
ULSTER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
09.1998 - 10.2021
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING
Empire State College
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