Theresa J. Brownell
Colchester,CT
Summary
Results-driven Office/Administrative Accounting Manager with over 20 years of experience in business operations. Expertise includes bookkeeping, accounts management, inventory control, and logistics on local and international scales. Proficient in maintaining financial records, coordinating vendor relationships, and streamlining organizational processes. Background in municipal record-keeping and supporting government operations enhances ability to manage diverse responsibilities efficiently.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Office/Accounting Manager
ETTER Engineering Co., Inc.
2003.09 - 2026.10
- Managed office and payroll operations for ETTER Engineering from September 2003 through December 2020.
- Transitioned to Finishing Equipment Group in 2019 to support startup operations, overseeing accounting and office management during COVID.
- Managed office administration, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and credit card reconciliation, employee expense reports, financial reporting, and filing monthly & quarterly sales and use tax for CT, MA, & NJ; handled purchasing, order fulfillment, and logistics for domestic and international import and export.
- Trained the current Office Manager, Purchasing Manager, and Customer Service Representative to assume previous responsibilities at ETTER Engineering.
- Oversaw payroll and human resources functions for ETTER Engineering, coordinating daily operations for Finishing Equipment Group.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Marketing
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT 1990.09 - 1994.05
Skills
- General ledger
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Payroll administration
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Sales tax filing
- Cash flow management
- Tax filing
- Debt recovery
- Expense management
- Financial statement preparation
- Year-end closing
- Month-end closing
- Invoice processing
- Payment processing
- Vendor relationship management
- Accounts payable oversight
- Accounts receivable oversight
- Payroll processing
- Financial accounting
- Project accounting
- Bookkeeping practices
- Fixed asset oversight
- Expense reporting
- Administrative support
- Logistics management
- International logistics
- Supply chain
- Inventory control
- Administrative leadership
- Office management
- Human resource management
- Talent acquisition
- Employee training
- Staff supervision
- Cross functional coordination
- Project coordination
- Regulatory compliance
- Meeting coordination
- Scheduling management
- Administrative support
- Data entry
- Data management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Confidentiality and ethics
- Regulatory compliance
- Corporate events
- Customer service
- Controls implementation
- General ledger management
- Financial tracking
- Scheduling
- Project coordination
- Administrative support
- Invoice processing
- Data management
- Meeting coordination
- Controls implementation
- Purchase order management
- Month-end closing
Timeline
Office/Accounting Manager
ETTER Engineering Co., Inc.
2003.09 - 2026.10
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Marketing
University of Hartford
1990.09 - 1994.05