Experience

Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Accounting Assistant

  • May 2016 - Present

  I have Reconciled 7 company bank accounts. Balanced reports to submit for approval and verification. Assisted with the Money Management Program. Counted down the money management box and prepared daily reports. Maintained the cash deposit log. Prepared cellular bills that includes downloading, formatting and sending out to all of the employees. Distributed and coding invoices for A/P. Reviewed the validation parking logs Reconciled purchasing cards.

• Mental Health Assistant 2

  • Mar 2007 - Present

  Provided clients with recommendations to community resources. Provided services including case management, education and job training to a diverse client base. Assessed clients' specific needs and created alternatives to assist them in meeting their goals. Assists client with decision making and problem-solving. Assists the client in learning and utilizing daily living skills, budgeting, medication monitoring and/or community adaptation skills. Advocates for services or resources that meet client needs and preferences. Identifies and facilitates the use of appropriate support networks; investigates alternative placement for a client; participates in education and training activities to further skill development. Participates in admission and discharge planning activities; protects civil rights of client; maintains a safe and healthy environment; may coordinate and direct programs and activities for a group of clients; performs related duties as required. Functions as a team member of a case management or crisis intervention team, participates in assessment crisis, monitoring within facility or community at large (i.e. emergency rooms jails, homeless shelters, outpatients programs, etc.). Participates in community outreach programs that include crisis intervention and family contact in home settings. Identifies and accesses a wide range of community resources; participates as a liaison to community agencies. Makes arrangements for outpatient appointments; consults with caregivers in other facilities regarding crisis intervention techniques. Manages client behaviors through verbal communication when necessary; may problem solve with clients in the community. Referred families to shelters, legal resources, and educational programs. Show less



Target Marketing Inc

• Accounting Manager

  • Jul 2006 - Feb 2007

  Verified employee benefit invoices by verifying coverage and costs. Established financial systems that affected all aspects of company operations. Met accounting financial standards by providing accounting department annual budget information. Tracked all expenses and inventory purchases against budget guidelines. Maintained cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements. Disciplined and motivated accounting team to maximize performance. Oversaw documentation and reporting of expenses, sales, and other transactions. Analyzed financial information and made proactive adjustments. Contributed financial information to strategic plans and reviews and implemented production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards. Supervised the accounting department operations and a team of up to 6 employees. Managed payroll operations for a team of 10 employees]. Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments Show less

• Accounting Bookkeeper

  • Mar 2006 - Jun 2006

  Bookkeeper, 03/2006 to 06/2006 Target Marketing Inc – Old Saybrook, CT Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes. Processed accounts payable and accounts receivables. Introduced new and efficient accounting, financial and operational systems. Entered financial data into the company accounting database to be verified and reconciled. Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress. Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts. Managed and responded to all correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors. Reconstructed accounting records from clients' checks and cash receipts. Collected and arranged information and entered details into a computer database. Followed up with customers to collect information and verify details. Processed payments and applied to customer balances. Show less



Associated Packaging Inc.

• New Haven, CT

• Human Resources Assistant Manager

  • Jan 2002 - Aug 2005

  Created and implemented initiatives to improve employee engagement. Developed a strategy for recruitment and hiring. Researched and selected employee benefits plans. Managed employee exit interviews and paperwork. Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout the interviewing and hiring process. Managed accounts receivable accounts and accounts payable working directly with the Financial Management Office. Supported CFO through personal document management, calendar organization and collateral preparation for meetings. Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget. Created and implemented initiatives to improve employee engagement. Developed a strategy for recruitment and hiring. Researched and selected employee benefits plans. Managed employee exit interviews and paperwork. Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout the interviewing and hiring process. Managed accounts receivable accounts and accounts payable working directly with the Financial Management Office. Supported CFO through personal document management, calendar organization and collateral preparation for meetings. Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget. Coordinated office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders. Prepared and distributed payroll for staff of 350 direct reports. Performed accounts receivable duties including invoicing, researching chargebacks, discrepancies, and reconciliations. Oversee inventory activities, including materials monitoring, ordering or requisition, and supply stocking or re-stocking. Interacted with vendors, contractors, and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate management instruction. Oversaw inventory and office supply purchases. Show less