Shofee Yonjan
Branford
Summary
Fiscal Admin Officer with extensive experience at the Dept. of Emergency & Public Protection, excelling in grant management and financial reporting. Proven ability to ensure compliance and accuracy while enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in journal entries and problem-solving, I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering results that drive organizational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiscal Admin Officer
Dept. of Emergency & Public Protection
07.2024 - Current
- Prepare quarterly financial report for grant(s) both Lab and CSP grants for CT DOT, OPM and Federal and once Supervisor reviews and approves then prepare for billing and request for reimbursement.
- Reviewed financial documents for grants, verified account coding and amounts, and attached necessary documentation, including budget status reports and grants spreadsheet, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Generated detailed reports on budget transactions to analyze financial activity. and monitor/reconcile grants spreadsheet on monthly basis.
- Run monthly/quarterly overtime reports and once approved from the unit then prepare and enter Journal entry in CT-Core.
- Provided support in the grant closeout process to ensure all documentation was complete.. Perform other jobs and duties like Audit selection, Change order, review Travel and reimbursement request documentation, Journal Vouchers, Budget Entry.
Staff Accountant – DCF Liaison
The Connection Inc
Middletown
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Prepared and submitted 8-month AFR and budget revision files for DCF and DOC, contributing to financial oversight.
- Monthly bank reconciliations for multi bank accounts and B/S account (SHF Partners).
- Generated invoices in MIP (Accounts Receivable) for fundraising and training revenues, ensuring accurate reporting.
- Collaborated with SHF directors, managers, and program staff on special projects to support operational goals.
- Import/Entering and paying SHF (DCF) Security deposits/Rents in on a monthly/weekly basis.
- Prepare, enter Journal entries and record deposits to the corresponding accounts.
- Verify all payments are made and entered in MIP accurately.
- Download State payment each week from Core CT and apply them.
- Processed accounts payable and payroll tasks during staff absences.
Grant Accountant
Rushford Healthcare
Meriden
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Completed and submitted fully reconciled Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards and Audit Schedules for annual audit at Rushford Center and Natchaug Hospital.
- Prepared and submitted Budget files, revisions, and contract amendments to State and Federal agencies for Rushford Center Inc. and Natchaug Hospital, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Assisted Comptroller in preparing annual and grant budgets and grant reporting, contributing to financial planning and transparency.
- Prepare and reconcile balance sheet and operating account.
- Assist month end/Prepare/Approve Journal entries and Audit selections backups.
- Executed various accounting tasks at Rushford Center and Natchaug Hospital.
Full Charge Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant
Estuary Council of Senior Inc
Old Saybrook
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Ensured accuracy of financial records through bank and account reconciliations.
- Recorded all expenditures, cash and sales receipts, and cash disbursements to maintain comprehensive financial records.
- Tracked discrepancies and resolved issues to ensure financial integrity.
- Prepare all deposits, enter all invoices, and cut checks on a weekly basis.
- Entered payroll data into the system to ensure accurate employee compensation.
- Managed asset budgeting and recorded investment journal entries in QuickBooks.
- Maintained accounting and information systems for accurate financial management.
Bookkeeper/Payroll Administrator
Metro Dermatology
New York
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Modernized paycheck distribution for 122+ employees by implementing direct deposit and paperless methods.
- Process payroll for more than one company Code.
- Reviewed and managed electronic timesheets, addressing exceptions and ensuring accurate data entry for bonuses, reimbursements, commuter benefits, and 401k contributions.
- Collected payroll invoices and recorded payroll amounts in QuickBooks to maintain accurate financial records.
- Processed payroll checks for employees each week.
- Audit daily deposits, remote Insurance check deposit.
- Import daily transactions from online banking and enter daily debit and credit entry.
- Reconcile bank statements and credit card statements.
- Print/Collect vendors' invoices and verify them.
Accounts Receivable
Jacmel Jewelry Inc.
New York
11.2014 - 03.2020
- Reviewed customer accounts, including Wal-Mart and warehouse accounts, to correct inaccuracies and ensure accurate billing.
- Monitored outstanding accounts receivables and followed up on past due accounts.
- Collected payments from various customers and identified any outstanding payments.
- Reviewed customer statements on a monthly basis.
- Tracked monthly forecasts and issued credits for returned merchandise, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Reconciled disputes, obtained proper approval, approved adjustments and write-offs.
- Communicated directly with customers to understand and resolve their concerns. with customer to resolve any issues.
- Reconciled daily checks and informed Controller of any discrepancy.
- Entered daily cash and updated the cash forecast file.
- Audited shipping documents. Reconciled daily Sales and Auto Invoice.
- Submitted claims documentation for review, processed disputes, and followed up on repayments to expedite resolution.
- Assisted month-end and year-end closing.
Accounts Payable
New York Blood Center
New York
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Processed high volume of invoices and check requests in Lawson with MHC image system, ensuring timely processing.
- Verified invoice accuracy against purchase orders and coded general ledger entries.
- Ensured all invoices are matched up to the purchase order, cost, shipping cost etc.
- Matched checks with supporting documentation to ensure timely payment of all invoices.
- Communicated with different departments for any invoice discrepancies.
- Engaged with vendors daily to address inquiries and resolve issues.
- Participated in monthly group meetings and provided accounting assistance.
Accounts Payable
Staybridge Suites
Times Square
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Managed vendor accounts and generated weekly checks, ensuring timely payments and vendor satisfaction.
- Reconciled vendor statements and corrected discrepancies to uphold accuracy in accounts payable.
- Monitored accounts Aging to ensure payments are up to date.
- Prepared and reviewed general ledgers and sales & use tax for all invoices, maintaining accurate financial records.
- Evaluated employee time records for accuracy and compliance. and coordinated payment.
- Ensured compliance with accounting deadlines.
- Communicated frequently with vendors for invoices and noted any discrepancies.
- Assisted in preparation of 1099 and mailing, filing, review of AP vendors and checks.
- Performed monthly closing tasks such as ACH, credit card payment post and settlements in AP.
- Prepared cash short/over reports on a daily and monthly basis and advised management on material variances.
- Managed petty cash disbursements and tracked expenses meticulously.
- Audited cashier banks and prepared financial records in Excel.
Accounting Associate
Paramveer Corporation
Arlington
09.2007 - 04.2012
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely processing of vendor transactions.
- Performed all financial records and reconciled all expenses on a monthly basis.
- Utilized QuickBooks for managing financial data and transactions.
- Reconciled bank accounts.
- Reviewed and updated vendors files.
- Prepared daily sales report in Excel.
- Assisted Accounts Manager with special projects.
- Coordinated development of customer relations management system for special events, enhancing client engagement.
- Communicated with clients to make reservations and booking on regular basis.
- Monitored and audited beverage inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and availability for operations.
Education
Master - Healthcare Informatics
Northeastern University
Boston, MA01-2011
Bachelor of Finance -
Northeast University
Boston, MA01-2008
Skills
- Core-CT
- Safer
- MIP
- Lawson
- ADP Workforce
- PayCom
- Oracle
- NextGen
- Lawson
- ADP Workforce
- PayCom
- SharePoint
- Pivot Tables
- VLookup
- Grants
- Establish Budget
- Journal Entries
- Financial reporting
- Monthly forecasting
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Invoice entry
- Payment processing
- Bank/Balance sheet Reconciliation
- Accounts reconciliation
- Bank Statements
- Check runs
- Deposits
- Month-end close
- Year-end close
- Account Analysis
- Vendor Management
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking
- Reporting documentation
- Problem-solving
Volunteer Experience
- Sindhu welfare Society of USA, Volunteer, Volunteered at a homeless shelter at Boston Public Health Commission
- Yankey Boys and Girls Club, Volunteer, Volunteered at Yankey Boys and Girls Club
Computer Applications
- Core-CT
- Safer
- ADP Workforce
- PayCom
- MIP
- Oracle
- Data Plus
- Lawson
- NextGen
- QuickBooks
- Quicken
- Opera
- Micros
- Open Table
- Posi Touch
- MS Office
- Pivot Tables
- SharePoint
- VLookup
Areas Of Practice
- Grants
- Accounts Payables
- Accounts Receivables
- Journal Entries
- Bank/Balance sheet Reconciliation
- Expenditures
- Cash disbursement
- Deposits
- Invoice entry
- Budget/ Investment Journal entry
- Electronic Payroll Processing
- Payroll
- Bank Statements
- Vendor Management
- Check/EFT runs
- Account Analysis
- Monthly Forecasting
- Month-End Close
- Year-End close
Timeline
Fiscal Admin Officer
Dept. of Emergency & Public Protection
07.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant – DCF Liaison
The Connection Inc
07.2022 - 07.2024
Grant Accountant
Rushford Healthcare
09.2021 - 06.2022
Full Charge Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant
Estuary Council of Senior Inc
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bookkeeper/Payroll Administrator
Metro Dermatology
08.2020 - 06.2021
Accounts Receivable
Jacmel Jewelry Inc.
11.2014 - 03.2020
Accounts Payable
New York Blood Center
07.2014 - 10.2014
Accounts Payable
Staybridge Suites
06.2012 - 06.2014
Accounting Associate
Paramveer Corporation
09.2007 - 04.2012
Master - Healthcare Informatics
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Finance -
Northeast University