• Reviewed invoices against purchase orders and rectified any discrepancies• Inputted and processed invoices for payment• Worked with Accounting Manager to ensure accuracy and timely collection of information

During my three years in a grants management role at The Actors Fund working with building management and social service staffs, I developed a strong interest in Real Estate and gained my license. In this role I was challenged to build and maintain client relationships, manage contracts, and handle budgets.

Processed $15M in cash/ revenue and managed $2.5M in grant contracts for a not-for-profit national human services organization. Took a lead in collaborating with other departments in improving revenue and grant contracts processing, reconciliation, and reporting. • Accounting: Monitored daily and monthly cash flow, forecasting. Prepared journal entries, monthly bank reconciliation for all accounts, account receivable, and account payable • Investment Analysis: Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliation for portfolio and pension investment accounts held by Neuberger Berman• Budgeting: Managed grant contract budgeting, reconciliation, and evaluation. Budgets ranged from $156K to $1.4M. Maintained calendar of reporting deadlines, handled annual contract budget proposal• Revenue Reporting: Implemented new reporting format that reduced reporting from 10 days to 3 days and eliminated errors• Annual Audit: Prepared audit requested documents, and actively corresponded with auditor during site visit and follow up• Variance Analysis: Analyzed detailed monthly and annual contract budgets variations. Prepared and presented reports to Program Directors and Finance Managers• Liaison: Point person with all funders, program staff, and subcontractors for smoother reporting and strict compliance requirements

Mastered a very sharp learning curve in a brief period and prepared tax returns for approval before submission. The internship ended upon my graduation.• Tabulated accounting information to prepare and produce Federal and State tax returns• Produced quarterly estimated tax• Prepared amended state tax returns that reported results of Federal IRS audit

Assisted Controller/HR manager to prepare materials for stakeholder meetings and helped facilitate smooth transition employee generated ADP reports. • Conducted quantitative analysis and generated insights for Senior Managers• Devised and Implemented an ADP training program for all staff members, resulted in on-time entries and accurate payroll• Analyzed aging accounting reports and international currency to make weekly payment recommendation