Stephanie Robertson
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with extensive leadership experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and financial operations. Proven expertise in coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams while managing performance metrics and driving continuous improvement within budget constraints. Skilled in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration, delivering cost-effective and reliable services across nonprofit and corporate environments. Committed to fostering an inclusive culture that prioritizes quality, timeliness, and stakeholder satisfaction while ensuring strong internal controls and effective communication across diverse audiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Finance
ARC of Onondaga
Syracuse, NY
06.2024 - Current
- Lead and develop a team of 8 in accounts payable, receivables, billing, and payroll; design training, mentorship, and cross-skilling programs to improve accuracy and timeliness.
- Collaborate with the Director of Finance to manage the annual operating budget and lead monthly close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
- Develop and deliver budget reports, grant-specific reporting, and insightful forecasting recommendations to inform strategic decisions.
- Monitor performance metrics and service levels; establish dashboards and regular performance reviews to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to streamline workflows and remove obstacles, improving overall efficiency and service delivery.
- Enforce compliance with policies, standards, and health & safety requirements; champion an inclusive, values-led culture.
Staff Accountant
STS Truck and Trailer Equipment
Syracuse, NY
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared monthly financial statements (balance sheets, income statements) and maintained general ledger accounts through precise journal entries and reconciliations.
- Conducted variance analysis, supported annual budgeting/forecasting, and assisted with external audits with thorough documentation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes and improve accuracy and speed of close cycles.
Staff Accountant
The Bonadio Group
Syracuse, NY
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared and analyzed client financial statements, reconciled GL accounts, and managed AP/AR transactions.
- Supported budgeting and forecasting activities; assisted auditors with documentation and workflow improvements.
- Provided tax compliance support and helped clients optimize financial planning.
Accounts Payable Analyst
Crouse Hospital
Syracuse, NY
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Processed high volumes of invoices with policy compliance; verified accuracy and resolved discrepancies.
- Reconciled vendor statements and managed vendor relationships; partnered with purchasing and finance to resolve issues.
- Leveraged hospital information systems for accurate record-keeping and reporting.
Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist
Nascentia Health
Syracuse, NY
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed AP using Sage 100 for over $500,000 weekly across six companies; processed MLTC insurance invoices with timely payments.
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies and maintained precise AP/AR records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Skills
- Procure-to-Pay processes (SAP familiarity; AP/AR, invoicing, payments)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel: pivot tables, VLOOKUP; Word; PowerPoint)
- Financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis
- Team leadership, coaching, mentoring, cross-skilling
- Performance management, KPI tracking, dashboards
- Process design, workflow optimization, continuous improvement
- Interpersonal skills: active listening and clear presentations
- Vendor management, supplier relations, dispute resolution
- Compliance, policy adherence, health & safety awareness
- Bank reconciliation
- Payroll management
Accomplishments
- Implemented a cross-training program for AP/AR staff resulting in a reduction in processing time and improved coverage during peak periods.
- Led monthly close improvements and variance analysis that reduced cycle time by 2 days and increased close accuracy.
- Partnered with department managers to streamline invoicing and approval workflows, achieving efficiency and cost savings.
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
Certification
- SAP/Procure-to-Pay training or certification (if applicable)
- Any labor relations, HR, or related compliance coursework (optional)
Timeline
Assistant Director of Finance
ARC of Onondaga
06.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
STS Truck and Trailer Equipment
09.2023 - 05.2024
Staff Accountant
The Bonadio Group
08.2022 - 09.2023
Accounts Payable Analyst
Crouse Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2022
Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist
Nascentia Health
02.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York