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Easton, Pa, Us

Piscataway, Nj

Manage the Financial and Human Resources functions including payroll, employee timekeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable, weekly distribution of reports for management, new hire on boarding and employee terminations, insurance renewals, and state license and certification renewals. Work with management, company personnel, outside CPA, insurance agents, payroll service provider, and vendors to address all aspects and issues related to the day-to-day finance and HR operations of the business.

Scotch Plains, Nj

Provide all facets of bookkeeping support and services for several business clients, using QuickBooks Pro. Perform all bank and credit card statement reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, payroll, and Federal and State tax filings. Maintain General Ledger and Chart of Accounts accuracy and integrity. Review and analysis of financial statements for clients and accountants. Cost analysis of client healthcare and benefit plans and options. Facilitate expense reimbursement processing, employee time sheet management, employee benefit administration, employment verification requests, and new employee orientation.

Warren, Nj

Provided financial support in meeting the general needs of a Reform Jewish congregation in Central New Jersey. Developed an understanding of the principles, guidelines, and objectives of the Temple, along with a general knowledge of and familiarity with programs, policies, and activities related to those goals, so as to be able to manage the Temple's financial affairs in accordance with the Temple By-Laws. Assisted the Executive Director with oversight of the Temple's day-to-day financial operations. Managed all aspects of the financial system including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, development of the annual budget, administration of employee benefits, monthly and ad hoc financial reporting, and working with the Temple's outside CPAs in preparing Temple records for fiscal year end. Managed all aspects of the accounts receivable cycles, including timely invoicing and collection of membership dues, Religious School and Preschool tuition, plus myriad fundraising and committee-related events and activities held during the calendar year. Kept records of other sources of incomes including gifts, endowments, memorial funds, etc. Handled accounts payable procedures ensuring the timely payment of vendor invoices, requests for reimbursement, and disbursement and replenishment of petty cash. Managed the payroll process and worked with the Temple's insurance agent to provide employee benefits. Worked closely with Temple clergy and other professional staff, lay leaders, Temple families, Preschool families, auxiliary and committee members, outside vendors, and other individuals in all aspects of the Temple's financial accounting and reporting.

South Plainfield, Nj

Handled all facets of daily accounting and financial operations for a raw materials import/export firm using MAS90. Ensured a positive cash flow for the company by depositing all customer payments within one day of receipt. Streamlined collections by ensuring customer payments are posted accurately and address any receivables aging beyond 30 days. Processed all sales orders and expedited customer product shipments to meet requested delivery dates conforming to all government shipping regulations. Generated and distributed monthly Shipping Schedule for efficient order processing. Ensured all customer orders are properly verified for credit terms and required payments before release of product. Payment of all vendor invoices properly and in a timely manner to ensure business continuity. Ensured timely payments through the execution of electronic funds transfers to foreign vendors. Review of financial reports, General Ledger and Inventory for discrepancies. Recording of General Journal Entries, Inventory Adjustments and Inventory Transfers to correct Ledger or inventory balances. Monthly closing of all modules.

Newark, Nj

One of the largest financial services companies in the world offering a variety of products and services, including life insurance, mutual funds, annuities, pension and retirement-related services and administration, asset management, banking and trust services, and real estate brokerage franchises. Supervised 10 Finance staff associates and coordinated with 14 Department Operations Managers in preparing the annual Department and Division budgets and Multi-Year Planning packages. Coordinated the cross-training of entire legal staff on all phases of budgeting, expense analysis, bill payment and timekeeping processes, including the development of budget training materials. Facilitated the processing of payments to outside counsel firms contracted by the Law Department. Ensured all payments were in compliance with Enterprise and Department Delegation of Authority and Disbursement Authorization Guidelines. Reconciled all legal fee data between the Department’s internal legal reporting system and the Company General Ledger. Initiated General Ledger adjustments to correct booking errors. Oversaw the management of all special fee arrangements with outside counsel firms under the department’s Request for Proposal (RFP) process.