Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Melmark, Inc.
01.2020 - Current
Train, develop and oversee four team members, including 2 Staff Accountants, Payroll Coordinator and Accounts Payable Coordinator.
Assist with 10 day monthly financial close process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
Prepare monthly cost allocations to ensure accurate cost distribution and reporting is in compliance with various governmental regulations and Melmark’s cost
distribution methodology.
Collaborate with external audit team to ensure necessary samples and schedules are provided in a timely and coherent manner.
Assist with developing and preparation of annual
budget. Lead staff in generating all PA expense related budgets and related cost allocation analysis.
Accounting Manager
NSM Insurance Group
09.2013 - 01.2020
Perform timely responsibilities associated with a five day month-end close process and subsequent reconciliations
Prepare and review monthly journal entries, manage general ledger and reconcile multiple trial balances
Manage accounts receivable – assisted with implementation of payroll follow-up procedure
Oversee staff accountant’s daily follow-ups, refunds and review of aging reports.
Manage accounts payable – review staff accountant’s daily payments, month-end reconciliations for all insurance/brokerage companies
Reconcile intercompany balances for all companies under NSM. Perform analysis of month-to-month variances
Reconcile accounts with top finance companies to ensure data is accurate and complete
Complete ad hoc projects and assist with audit requests
Train and develop 3 staff accountants
Assisted with testing and implementation of new rating and GL systems
Continued efficiency led to promotion to Accounting Manager September 2019
Senior Accountant
Gramercy Property Trust
03.2012 - 08.2013
Process monthly accruals for all contractual/non-contractual expenses and maintain accuracy
Process recurring journal entries such as amortization of prepaid expenses, capital expenses, mortgage payments and straight line rent adjustments
Calculate quarterly and yearly Common Area Maintenance (CAM) budget and record monthly estimates based on calculated budget
Reconcile, review and analyze balance sheet accounts
Prepare month-to-month variance analysis and explanation of income statement accounts
File various tax returns, i.e. sales, use and occupancy tax
Review and oversee income statement analysis and balance sheet account reconciliations prepared by third party management group
Train and assist staff accountants with monthly close and other duties
Complete various projects and assist with audit requests
Senior Accountant/Consultant
Asher PHA Finance | Asher & Co, Ltd.
02.2009 - 03.2012
Provide numerous public housing authorities with supervisory services to aid in compliance with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations
Prepare audit ready year-end workpapers and financial reports according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Maintain general ledger by completing following tasks on a monthly basis: bank reconciliations, closing journal entries, prepare custom financial reports, intercompany reconciliation, and budget vs. actual flux analysis
Prepare client specific budgets to obtain maximum subsidy and beneficial allocation of expenditures
Reconcile fixed assets and depreciation
Interact with associate level staff by providing instruction and insight on completion of various tasks
Manage time and tasks in an orderly and efficient manner to meet imperative deadlines