Nicole Peralta, M.S. Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Provide leadership and direction to a team of three accounting staff while managing the entire accounting function and various accounting projects for this full-service law firm.* Oversee month-end closes encompassing financial statements, KPI data and budget vs. actual analysis, and distribute reports to the executive team.* Prepare month-end operational reports, coordinate 1099 filings and assist with annual audits.* Complete quarterly and annual financial surveys to assess the financial health of the firm.* Collaborate with the director of finance to plan and roll out new accounting-related technologies.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Reporting directly to the director of finance, responsible for all areas of general ledger accounting, payroll, records management and monthly reporting.* Analyzed a variety of accounts and transfers, and administered reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheets and payroll records/discrepancies.* Administered semi-monthly payroll processing for ~150 personnel, including deductions, wage garnishments, tax payments, bonuses, sales commissions, sick days and expense reimbursements.* Maintained journal entries of payroll, state withholdings, payroll transfers and payroll tax deposits; printed and processed W2s; maintained systems for timekeeping, attendance and PTO usage.* Updated employee information in the payroll system for new hires, terminations, benefit deductions and other status changes.* Processed accounts payable and journal entries, and maintained financial accounting records in the ProLaw database.

Chicago, Illinois

Performed accounting and auditing to ensure accurate payment, receipt and recording of cash flow for the public housing system and its many residents. Scope of responsibility included financial reports, audits, year-end analysis, bank reconciliations, general ledger accounting, journal entries and adjustments.* Processed financial reports for month-end closings for preparation of financial statements, and ensured monthly/year-end journal entries, reconciliations and statements were in order for audits.* Maintained journal entries of monthly accruals, interest received/deferred, account adjustments, errors, bank fees and bank adjustments; examined departmental journal entries for accuracy.* Reconciled bank and ledger accounts and maintained general ledger postings, account analysis, reconciliations and audits of accounts using Lawson Accounting System.* Communicated with clients concerning unclaimed properties to ensure due diligence and regulatory compliance prior to submittal; processed checks and managed the unclaimed property database.* Ensured compounding interest loans were completed at year-end.* Prepared monthly accruals and reversals for the following month.* Prevented account errors and duplicate entries by assisting with account security and approvals.

Chicago, Illinois

Supported accounting operations for five offices, including accounts payable, cash receipts, payment processing, billing and client services.* Received, recorded and deposited payments for accounts payable, and assisted in collection of delinquent accounts receivable.* Established vendors, verified 1099 forms, resolved discrepancies and executed weekly wire transfers to ensure timely payments and continuity of services.* Analyzed and audited employee expense reports for reimbursement.

Chicago, Illinois

Supported a specialized unit of a large accounting firm which provides bookkeeping, accounting and tax preparation services to private, commercial and institutional clientele.* Utilized DDi and QuickBooks to prepare calculations, check deposits, record payments and enter data of various client records, such as W-2 tax forms, bank statements and expense reports.* Prepared and assembled client documents for federal and state tax returns (individual, corporate and partnership), and ensured completeness of all attachments prior to filing and distribution.* Assisted with bookkeeping, client billing, spreadsheet creation, filing of domestic and international shipping documents and various administrative affairs.* Copied, assembled and filed/mailed sales tax returns within state/federal filing deadlines.

Master Of Science - Ms, Accounting

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Accounting

Associate Of Applied Science, Accounting

Graduated With Honors

Accounting