Open To Work
Sonya Simonian
Port Washington,NY
Summary
Professional financial specialist with robust experience in managing accounts and financial records. Demonstrates strong ability to collaborate within teams and adapt to changing business needs while consistently achieving results. Skilled in accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, and reconciliation. Known for reliability, efficiency, and strategic problem-solving in financial operations. Strong communicator with a commitment to fostering positive relationships and driving organizational success.
Is also a professional healthcare scheduler with strong focus on patient onboarding and coordination. Skilled in managing appointments, maintaining and ensuring smooth communication between patients and medical staff, maintaining accurate records and verifying insurance coverage. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, consistently delivering reliable and results-driven performance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
RNS Realty Management LLC
08.2020 - Current
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely financial reporting.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements, verifying accuracy of transactions and maintaining financial integrity.
- Developed detailed financial reports for management, providing insights into budget variances and expense trends.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Optimized financial data accuracy, conducted thorough checks and balances.
Mental Health Care Coordinator
SJT Counseling & Psychotherapy
07.2020 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans to enhance treatment effectiveness and client satisfaction.
- Provided training and support to new staff on best practices in mental health coordination.
- Streamlined intake processes to improve efficiency and reduce wait times for clients.
- Implemented data tracking systems to assess program outcomes and drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Managed patient inquiries and resolved issues efficiently to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and ensured accurate patient records in electronic systems.
- Assisted healthcare providers with insurance verification and eligibility checks for efficient service delivery.
- Streamlined communication processes between patients and clinical teams to improve service response times.
- Increased first-call resolution rates by carefully listening to customers'' needs and providing accurate information based on their inquiries.
- Stayed calm under pressure and successfully dealt with difficult situations.
- Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
Treasurer
St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed church finances, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely reporting.
- Developed annual budget in collaboration with church leadership to align financial resources with strategic goals.
- Oversaw fundraising initiatives, increasing community engagement and financial support for church programs.
- Implemented financial controls to safeguard assets and enhance operational efficiency within the organization.
- Analyzed financial statements to provide insights and recommendations for improved fiscal management.
- Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
- Drafted treasury reports to support management decision-making needs.
- Implemented strategies to improve organizational financial performance.
- Reduced operating costs by identifying and implementing cost-saving measures across the organization.
- Optimized banking relationships to secure improved service levels and lower fees.
- Streamlined payment processes, improving efficiency and reducing processing times.
- Developed policies for cash handling and treasury operations, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Negotiated favorable terms with banks, reducing interest expenses and improving profit margins.
Accounting Bookkeeper
Liberto & Milo. LLP
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely transactions
- Reconciled bank statements and financial discrepancies for accurate reporting
- Prepared monthly financial statements using accounting software for management review
- Conducted regular audits of financial records to maintain compliance with regulations
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and provide strategic insights for decision-making
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
Bookkeeper
Action Cleaners
06.2009 - 08.2011
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate transaction processing.
- Reconciled bank statements with internal records to maintain financial accuracy.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for management review and decision-making.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through process optimization and vendor negotiations.
Assistant Controller
Advance Abstract Corp.
01.1995 - 01.2008
- Managed daily accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices.
- Reconciled bank statements and maintained accurate financial records to support audits.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, contributing to accurate financial reporting.
- Implemented new bookkeeping software, enhancing data entry efficiency and accuracy.
- Developed standardized templates for invoicing, improving consistency across financial documents.
- Collaborated with management to streamline accounting processes, reducing errors and increasing productivity.
- Filed invoices with processed checks to maintain orderly accounting filing system.
- Assisted bookkeepers in providing support documentation required for audits.
- Created and maintained detailed, organized and timely records of transactions to support legal compliance.
- Obtained revenue and paid invoices by verifying and completing payable and receivable transactions.
- Enhanced overall financial organization by maintaining a well-organized filing system for important documents.
- Confirmed accounts payable and controlled expenses by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices.
- Improved financial accuracy by maintaining organized records of all transactions and reconciliations.
- Assisted in streamlining processes for increased efficiency with data entry tasks.
- Ensured timely payments to vendors by tracking invoices and promptly processing checks.
- Processed employee and contractor expense reimbursements quickly.
- Maintained positive vendor relationships through clear communication regarding payment schedules and outstanding balances.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance
Queens College
Flushing, NYSkills
- Quickbooks
- Bank reconciliation
- Customer relations
- Client billing
- Accounts receivable management
- Invoice processing
- Administrative support
- Profit and loss analysis
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Accounts payable
- Confidentiality
Timeline
Bookkeeper
RNS Realty Management LLC
08.2020 - Current
Mental Health Care Coordinator
SJT Counseling & Psychotherapy
07.2020 - Current
Treasurer
St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
10.2016 - 08.2019
Accounting Bookkeeper
Liberto & Milo. LLP
04.2014 - 07.2016
Bookkeeper
Action Cleaners
06.2009 - 08.2011
Assistant Controller
Advance Abstract Corp.
01.1995 - 01.2008
Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance
Queens College