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Latham, Ny

• Managed all accounts payable functions, weekly volume averaged $35,000. • Allocated expenses to General Ledger accounts and post transactions.• Researched and validated financial claims against Association.• Collected $12,000+ of outstanding receivables scheduled as write-offs over a 6-month period. • Created bi-monthly invoices for various services, events and products offered by Association.• Generated monthly receivable statements; investigated and reconciled customer… Show more • Managed all accounts payable functions, weekly volume averaged $35,000. • Allocated expenses to General Ledger accounts and post transactions.• Researched and validated financial claims against Association.• Collected $12,000+ of outstanding receivables scheduled as write-offs over a 6-month period. • Created bi-monthly invoices for various services, events and products offered by Association.• Generated monthly receivable statements; investigated and reconciled customer disputes. • Analyzed and reconciled Postage meter account to General Ledger.• Managed petty cash system: replenishment, reconciliation and posted transactions to General Ledger.• Analyzed monthly activity reports in conjunction with month end financials and budget analysis.• Created and posted adjusting journal entries for Postage and Board Activity when necessary.• Maintained filling systems for all accounting records inclusive of Purchasing Journal, Check Registry and Invoicing Journal.• Processed credit card payments and maintained secure location for machine. Show less

Rockville Centre, Ny

• Maintained Xerox lease amortization schedule. Performed monthly analysis and adjusting journal entries for current and long term interest. Submitted interest activity analysis for Controller.• Reconciled and analyzed balance sheet accounts. Prepared reports for Controller. Posted adjusting entries when necessary. Major monthly accounts include payroll in excess of $400,000, all associated overtime reclassifications and bank charges or adjustments. • Generated and posted accruals… Show more • Maintained Xerox lease amortization schedule. Performed monthly analysis and adjusting journal entries for current and long term interest. Submitted interest activity analysis for Controller.• Reconciled and analyzed balance sheet accounts. Prepared reports for Controller. Posted adjusting entries when necessary. Major monthly accounts include payroll in excess of $400,000, all associated overtime reclassifications and bank charges or adjustments. • Generated and posted accruals, reclassifications and adjusting journal entries for close of the Income Statements accounts and other current liabilities for Controller.• Maintained daily cash receipts journal for lockbox transactions. Journalized total monthly receipts and returned checks. Received and reviewed Medicare credits and cash wire registry for operating accounts. • Maintained Vytra Cash Advance Registry and coordinated deposits to prevent overdrafts.• Created and posted monthly rental billings to rehab care facilities. Show less

Wyandanch, Ny

• Audited delinquent vendor accounts; recovered over $40,000 paid in error. • Instituted Excel Invoice Tracking System to monitor the processing of claims from receipt to payment.• Increased department accountability, efficiency and vendor confidence in District financial practices.• Performed monthly reconciliation and analysis of District utility accounts.• Reviewed use of Federal and State grants for proper adherence to terms of use inclusive of dates of… Show more • Audited delinquent vendor accounts; recovered over $40,000 paid in error. • Instituted Excel Invoice Tracking System to monitor the processing of claims from receipt to payment.• Increased department accountability, efficiency and vendor confidence in District financial practices.• Performed monthly reconciliation and analysis of District utility accounts.• Reviewed use of Federal and State grants for proper adherence to terms of use inclusive of dates of grants.• Examined all proposed payments, reviewed claims for originality and mathematical accuracy.• Verified all proposed payments were associated with a valid purchase order.• Provided Treasurer with a Certified Warrant Report detailing financial distributions and budget transfers.• Assisted Treasurer with quarterly review of budgetary accounts and processing of budget transfer request. • Provided a weekly report to Board of audit findings, recommended changes and implemented controls. Show less

Woodbury, Ny

Staff Accountant (05/00 – 11/00) Junior Accountant (02/00-05/00) • Reconciled and analyzed Balance Sheet accounts.• Utilized Excel spreadsheets to prepare reports for Controller; posted adjusting entries when necessary.• Generated and posted accruals and adjusting journal entries for month-end close of Income Statements.• Created cash wire schedules and completed bank reconciliation of transfers to/from corporate accounts.• Maintained schedule of Prepaid Expenses;… Show more Staff Accountant (05/00 – 11/00) Junior Accountant (02/00-05/00) • Reconciled and analyzed Balance Sheet accounts.• Utilized Excel spreadsheets to prepare reports for Controller; posted adjusting entries when necessary.• Generated and posted accruals and adjusting journal entries for month-end close of Income Statements.• Created cash wire schedules and completed bank reconciliation of transfers to/from corporate accounts.• Maintained schedule of Prepaid Expenses; indentified additions and determined expensing schedule.• Posted monthly journal entry to expense appropriate portion of prepaid expenses.• Analyzed, researched and adjusted Remittance, General and Administrative expenses for regional offices. • Completed special research projects for Accounting Supervisor. Show less

New York, Ny

Senior Group Field Accountant (2/99 – 2/00)Junior Group Field Accountant (7/97 – 2/99) • Audited premiums/fees reported and remitted by contracted group. • Obtained, reviewed and analyzed pertinent data for reliability and compliance with external and internal policies and regulations, proposed changes and/or improvements to contracted group when appropriate. • Prepared and compiled reports of work performed utilizing Word & Excel.