Daily Tasks- Reconcile daily cash deposits in ERP from eCommerce website for four different payment processors in USD and GBP. Follow up and resolve any discrepancies with sales figures. - Input all vendor bills into ERP, average sixty bills per week. Follow up with different company departments and outside vendors to resolve any variances. Setup payments in bank portal for processing. - Invoice customers in ERP and 3rd party software. Ensure accuracy and completeness of invoices by reconciling to item fulfillment. Average thirty per week. Follow-up with customers to ensure timely payment, review all customer credits being taken and follow up with appropriate internal team member to get credits approved.- Manage four sales accounts in UK. Including informing of new product, entering and confirming orders, invoicing, handling customers issues as they arise. -Deposit and reconcile all customer payments in ERP when received by bank.Month-End Close Tasks-Reconcile prepaid deposit accounts. -Reconcile and expense internal product. Including items shipped to employees, ambassadors, marketing orders, and customer service shipments.-Put new assets into service and reconcile monthly depreciation expense and accumulated depreciation. Delineate between of SG&A assets and manufacturing assets. -Review, enter, and reconcile corporate credit cards. -Review and reconcile all credits for month and enter into ERP for largest customers. -Review and reconcile monthly sales tax payments, through 3rd party software and ERP.Projects-Setup and manage 3rd party sales tax software with 43 active states. Includes initial state registration and ensuring all new items on web store have the proper tax code. Point of contact for state inquiries. -Setup and manage internal credit card controls and employee reimbursement process. Including obtaining software that allowed employees to track and submit expenses with receipt management, and directly interfaced with ERP system.

• Review, verify, and code all invoices to general ledger for three entities (~300/month).• Oversee approval process for all invoices with different departments and budget owners.• Month-end duties include marking investments, reconciling balance sheet accounts, expensing prepaids, and depreciating fixed assets.• Administer cash transactions, including booking all inflows and outflows from bank accounts, and month-end bank account reconciliation process for all entities. Sending daily cash analysis report to senior management. • Manage credit cards for company, including coding and booking all transactions and assisting with process improvement for employee credit card use. • Track and prepare sales and use tax payments for Illinois and Chicago.

• Reviewed, verified, and coded all invoices to general ledger for two entities (~400/month).• Prepared and performed check runs for two primary entities, including employee stipends and reimbursements.• Lead as main point of contact for all vendors and employees in expense and payment related matters.

• Assisted in launch of two-restaurant, start-up company with average monthly sales of $250,000 and 45 employees.• Managed all accounting functions, including directing accounts payable and receivable, overseeing cash management (balancing banks and instituting controls), entering daily sales, cutting weekly checks, and working with the landlord on building issues and utility payments.• Processed payroll and filed all employee paperwork. • Directed disciplinary policies such as write-ups and terminations.

• Focused on customer relations and satisfaction while interacting with celebrities, socialites, and politically powerful Chicagoans.• Created optimal guest experiences through the demonstration of food and wine knowledge, with an emphasis on fine dining service.

- Worked with an emphasis on superior service at this high volume, upscale Italian dining establishment located in the heart of the theater district - Received extensive wine training

- Supervised and managed 30 front-of-the-house employees with direct oversight of support staff during peak hours. - Opened and closed the restaurant including the verification of cash drops and understanding of monthly income statements.- Handled guest relations during lunch and dinner shifts.

- Assisted with setup and takedown of restaurant- Demonstrated superior service standards- Organized and prepared front-of-the-house staff schedules - Counted liquor and kitchen inventory

- Served guests in a friendly, efficient manner- Participated in setup and takedown of restaurant- Worked banquet events catered by Levy Restaurants- Assisted with inventory

- Supervised third-shift staff for one year.- Managed the floor during peak hours, ensuring standards of service were met and exceeded by all associates.- Trained new associates in company standards for service and restaurant operating procedures.