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Teresa Jane Faranda
Berea,Ohio
Summary
Accomplished professional with over 20 years of diverse experience in accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, financial planning, and ERP systems across various industries. Expertise in reconciling accounts, conducting month and year-end closings, and ensuring the accuracy of financial statements. Skilled in developing advanced Excel spreadsheets for financial reporting and analysis, reviewing financial reports, and identifying financial irregularities. Proven track record in managing property financials, maintaining compliance with industry standards, and collaborating effectively with teams to achieve results. Known for problem-solving abilities and clear communication in high-pressure situations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Property Account
ABC Management Company
10.2022 - Current
- Prepare financial statements for 20 properties.
- Analyze financials for variances and accuracy.
- Reconcile bank statements.
- Prepare annual budgets.
- Provide audit workpapers for annual audits.
- Collaborate with Property Managers to gather information about properties financial transactions.
Accounts Payable Specialist – Public Community College
Lorain County Community College
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Prepare invoices for computer entry and enter invoices.
- Perform once a week check run.
- Review vendor statements and resolving any issues.
- Review expense reports and ready for payment.
Tax Professional – Tax Preparation
H&R Block
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Prepare personal tax returns: Federal, State and City.
- Interview clients to gather information needed in preparation of taxes.
- Review results of tax return with clients.
- Address any concerns clients have and explain any unexpected results.
Accountant – Private K-12 School
The Buckley School
09.2015 - 06.2021
- Perform full cycle Accounts Payable for twice weekly check run.
- Responsible for bank reconciliations and balance sheet account analysis.
- Process corporate credit card.
- Collaborate with Accounting Supervisor on annual budget process and analysis.
- Assist auditors with annual financial audit.
- Perform a wide variety of special projects and data gathering functions as well as developing reports as necessary.
- Completed successful Financial Aid season for the 2020-2021 school year.
- Gather all relevant data from parent’s financial statement and tax returns for analysis and evaluation for Financial Aid need then make recommendations to Financial Aid Committee.
Accounts Payable Specialist – Equipment Financing
Crossroads Equipment Leasing and Finance
07.2012 - 04.2015
- Performed full cycle Accounts Payable including GL coding of vendor invoices and travel reimbursements, including cost center allocations, obtaining the proper approvals from managers.
- Created the Positive Pay file in SAGE and uploaded file to the bank daily.
- Reconciled the accounts payable ageing to general ledger, created accruals at month end.
- Ran all the daily bank reports & downloads for the accounting team and deposited the daily checks remotely.
Accountant – Non-profit, CPA Firm
Accountemps – Various Cities and Companies
02.2011 - 07.2012
- Responsible for GL coding of invoices and obtaining proper approvals, account and bank reconciliations for several non-profit organizations and a CPA firm on a temporary basis.
- Assigned to various short and long-term assignments that include conducting financial audits, general accounting, journal entries, vendor and reimbursement check processing, expense report tracking, and account and bank reconciliation.
- Reviewed month-end financial reports, construct financial statements, provide variance, and research financial irregularities, and use of analysis to develop meaningful financial reporting.
Accountant – Retail Fashions
BCBG Max Azria Group
03.2008 - 01.2011
- Responsible for prepaid accounts including reconciliations and month end journal entries for those accounts.
- Authorized purchase orders for capital expenditures and obtained funding for large capital purchases.
- Created and maintained schedules for all equipment and financial funding leases.
- Reviewed monthly general ledger for accuracy and provide periodic updated variance analysis with Excel and performance reports.
- Maintained corporate truck and automobile fleet requirements such as title and registration requirements, obtained financing for vehicles and timely payments of loans.
- Assisted Controller with annual audit by responding to auditors’ requests.
Staff Accountant – Nonprofit Property Management Company
National Core – Accountemps
10.2007 - 03.2008
- Performed full cycle accounting for 6 properties including journal entries, account and bank reconciliations, GL coding of vendor invoices, posting of cash receipts to properties’ accounts, month end close and monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements.
- Assist in annual audit by responding to auditors’ requests.
Staff Accountant
Park Water Company
01.2001 - 10.2007
- Responsible for bi-weekly and semi-monthly Payroll processing using ADP payroll system.
- Also responsible for account reconciliations and journal entries for month end close.
- Assisted Controller in annual budget analysis and New Year set-up.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
06.2000
Graduated
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet research, email
- Proficient in Financial Edge, SAGE 100, JD Edwards, Oracle Cloud, ADP Payroll for Windows, SAGE 300, RealPage
- Other programs used - Yardi, QuickBooks, New World, Lease Complete
Interests
Timeline
Sr. Property Account - ABC Management Company
10.2022 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist – Public Community College - Lorain County Community College
04.2022 - 09.2022
Tax Professional – Tax Preparation - H&R Block
01.2022 - 04.2022
Accountant – Private K-12 School - The Buckley School
09.2015 - 06.2021
Accounts Payable Specialist – Equipment Financing - Crossroads Equipment Leasing and Finance
07.2012 - 04.2015
Accountant – Non-profit, CPA Firm - Accountemps – Various Cities and Companies
02.2011 - 07.2012
Accountant – Retail Fashions - BCBG Max Azria Group
03.2008 - 01.2011
Staff Accountant – Nonprofit Property Management Company - National Core – Accountemps
10.2007 - 03.2008
Staff Accountant - Park Water Company
01.2001 - 10.2007
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
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