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New York, United States

New York, Ny, Us

Bethpage, Ny, Us

Proactively coordinate all grant reporting requirements with the Strategic Evaluation Data Collection Analysis and Reporting (SEDCAR), Adult Career and Continuing Education Services, Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES), and Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Prepare annual budget, monthly invoices, and annual final expenditure reports for the 611/619 Preschool Grant Program. Develop and manage budget for up to 24 different contracts. Constantly review Accounts Receivables and facilitate cash collections for all grants.Significantly reduced Accounts Receivables from up to 9 months to well under 60 days by closely coordinating with school districts regarding invoices.Frequently selected to take on wide range of special projects as a result of completing all assignments with a quick turnaround time.Received Employee of the Month Award for demonstrating great personal initiative to obtain additional funding for a grant.Consistently receive superior ratings on annual performance evaluations.Increase the revenue in the contracts by conducting focused research and maintaining good two-way communications with the outside organizations, such as ACCES, OPWDD, and SEDCAR.

Smithtown, New York, Us

Coordinated and oversaw organizational financial activities. Primary activities included grant management, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger payroll posting, as well as month-end and year-end closings. Monitored and reported on fixed assets valued at approximately $35.5M. Maintained detailed documentation including monthly activity, and troubleshot any database problems or discrepancies.Tracked monthly and quarterly fund transactions. Prepared and submitted extensive quarterly expense reports to individual granting agencies.Prepared and disseminated final expenditure reports and budget modifications, as well as reporting for 611/619 SEDCAR grants, VESID grants, and OMRDD grants. Routinely interfaced with other non-profit organizations and state agencies to ensure the appropriate handling and reporting of grants and associated funds totaling $2.5M annually.Validated the amount of each contract and developed budgets for all grants, including salaries and other related expenses.Reconciled the general ledger of fixed asset accounts including cost, accumulated depreciation, depreciation expense, and accrued depreciation.Provided valuable information during preparation of the depreciation plan. Revised and updated anticipated depreciation accruals every six months.Performed month-end closing process comprised of account reconciliation, GL analysis schedule development, accrual schedule preparation, and multiple journal entries.Prepared special reports, and served as a key internal resource for external auditors. Provided assistance on several audits including the annual organization-wide audit.

Managed cash flow, retail and wholesale sales, account expansion, and profit-generating activities for a company operating in six eastern states and the Washington, DC area. Managed account administration and store operations, ensuring compliance with company standards via rigorous accounting procedures.Achieved considerable cost reductions by negotiating agreements and discounts with FedEx, UPS, and other carriers.Recruited, selected, and trained management and staff for the corporate flagship store.Realized a 40% sales increase by actively promoting a new product line to decision makers.

Bs, Accounting

Associate'S Degree, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies