Highly motivated employee with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional attention to detail. Proficient in working independently and quickly adapting to new challenges.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist: Accounts Payable & Payroll
Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region
08.2024 - Current
Review, code, and post invoices & credits for accurate records
Ensure timely payment of invoices
Prepare checks via Bill.com for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis
Create journal entries as needed to record transactions in the general ledger
Manage and reconcile monthly credit card statements
Assist with month-end processes, preparing necessary journal entries
Ensure proper authorization for all purchases made by the organization
Prepare and file the monthly NYS Use Sales Tax to the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
Prepare & process bi-weekly payroll & employee expense reimbursements
Prepare daily deposits, receive payments from patients via checks & deposit checks through KeyBank banking system
Post daily deposits in QuickBooks
Perform clerical duties such as mail distribution,photocopying, scanning, and filing
Billing/Accounting Clerk
Exit5 Auto Group
04.2024 - 08.2024
Bill out DMV paperwork for NYS Retail/Out-of-State deals
Break down/scan deals for used vehicles
Submit contract packets to banks for funding
Pay vendor invoices and statements monthly
Review vendor invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing
Enter vendor invoices into DMS system daily
Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors
Reconcile credit card statements
Assists the office manager (OM) with monthly reconciliations
Dealership Specialist
Lithia Motors/Subaru of Troy
07.2023 - 04.2024
Post Retail deals for new and used vehicles
Break down deals for new and used vehicles
Submit Service & Warranty Contract and NYS DTF-802 Sales Tax Form
Post Wholesale deals
Record wholesale vehicle sales and used car purchases
<ul><li>Spearhead all accounting operations, including A/R, A/P, payroll, and general ledger, for a midsized financial services firm, resulting in a 25% improvement in operational efficiency.</li><li>Prepare and analyze complex financial statements and reports, providing actionable insights to senior management and supporting data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Lead and mentor a team of 5 accounting professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, and achieving a 95% employee satisfaction rate.</li><li>Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and internal control procedures, and successfully navigating annual audits.</li><li>Implement and manage a new accounts payable system, reducing processing time by 30% and improving accuracy by 20%.</li><li>Key Achievement: Successfully managed a complex merger and acquisition project, ensuring seamless integration of financial systems and minimizing disruption to daily operations.</li></ul> at Security Financial Services<ul><li>Spearhead all accounting operations, including A/R, A/P, payroll, and general ledger, for a midsized financial services firm, resulting in a 25% improvement in operational efficiency.</li><li>Prepare and analyze complex financial statements and reports, providing actionable insights to senior management and supporting data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Lead and mentor a team of 5 accounting professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, and achieving a 95% employee satisfaction rate.</li><li>Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and internal control procedures, and successfully navigating annual audits.</li><li>Implement and manage a new accounts payable system, reducing processing time by 30% and improving accuracy by 20%.</li><li>Key Achievement: Successfully managed a complex merger and acquisition project, ensuring seamless integration of financial systems and minimizing disruption to daily operations.</li></ul> at Security Financial Services