Experience

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contractor

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  • Reconcile and record project balances for Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) and Due To – Due From activity in Financial Edge • Review Investment schedule roll-forwards • Perform clean-up of individual project balances for proper classification by restriction • Analyze and reconcile payroll deductions, AP and grants payable, and prepaid expenses • Compare staff-prepared balance sheet schedules to the ending trial balance • Record vacation accrual, incentive pay, depreciation for new fixed assets, severance payable, and capital lease obligations • Analyze 1099 information recorded for CA state audit • Reclassify Concur American Express staff charges to proper project expense lines • Perform bank reconciliation for month-end close • Record all credit card transaction fees, services charges, and interest income in the general ledger • Generate monthly Financial statements for all sponsored projects and grants • Generate weekly Accounts Payable Department cash disbursement report for the Finance and Sponsored Project departments Show less



Bloomsbury USA

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Contractor

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2016

  Balance sheet account schedule preparation for fixed assets, intangible assets, and outstanding checks Bank reconciliation Journal entry preparations and uploads into Dimensions accounting system Assist Finance Director with reconciliations of works in progress and finished goods accounts Balance sheet account schedule preparation for fixed assets, intangible assets, and outstanding checks Bank reconciliation Journal entry preparations and uploads into Dimensions accounting system Assist Finance Director with reconciliations of works in progress and finished goods accounts



Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contractor

  • May 2015 - Sep 2015

  Train staff on Dynamics GP Smart List reporting and budget creation Train staff on use of FRx Report Writer Reviewed and amended FRx building blocks to ensure of complete chart of accounts for various entities Generated ending trial balances for presentation to external auditors Prepared schedules of balance sheet accounts in country local currencies for external auditors Train staff on Dynamics GP Smart List reporting and budget creation Train staff on use of FRx Report Writer Reviewed and amended FRx building blocks to ensure of complete chart of accounts for various entities Generated ending trial balances for presentation to external auditors Prepared schedules of balance sheet accounts in country local currencies for external auditors



Finance of America Commercial

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Project Management for full cycle implementation Chart of accounts creation Data mapping staff training sessions coordination Fixed assets detail upload data Security profile creation systems permissions review Project Management for full cycle implementation Chart of accounts creation Data mapping staff training sessions coordination Fixed assets detail upload data Security profile creation systems permissions review



Environmental Defense Fund

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • May 2014 - Dec 2014

  Analysis of Finance department duties to identify potential internal control risks Identify General ledger coding irregularities Reconcile employee transit deductions Train staff of various duties in Dynamics GP 2010 including fixed asset module and Smart List reporting Review current staff duties and assist with improvements Act as point person during year end audit for fixed asset reporting and schedules Analysis of Finance department duties to identify potential internal control risks Identify General ledger coding irregularities Reconcile employee transit deductions Train staff of various duties in Dynamics GP 2010 including fixed asset module and Smart List reporting Review current staff duties and assist with improvements Act as point person during year end audit for fixed asset reporting and schedules



Smith & Allen Consulting, Inc.

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

  Microsoft Dynamics GP licensed partner Dynamics GP training and improvements Microsoft Dynamics GP licensed partner Dynamics GP training and improvements



City Harvest

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Consultant

  • Jul 2013 - Oct 2013

  • Establish procedures for AP internal control processes • Facilitate month end and year close in Dynamics GP 2010 • Prepare financial statements and schedules for external auditors • Train staff on proper Dynamics GP usage for transaction entry, data query, and records integration • Correct AP module , fixed assets, and conduct GL records cleanup of balances in Dynamics GP 2010 • Establish procedures for AP internal control processes • Facilitate month end and year close in Dynamics GP 2010 • Prepare financial statements and schedules for external auditors • Train staff on proper Dynamics GP usage for transaction entry, data query, and records integration • Correct AP module , fixed assets, and conduct GL records cleanup of balances in Dynamics GP 2010



Lighthouse Guild

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Consultant

  • Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Responsible for daily review and approval of all AP and AR batches, and most GL batches for posting to the Dynamics GP 13 ledgers • Established procedures for AP internal control processes • Responsible for review and approval of intercompany transactions, prepaid accounts amortizations, and monthly accrued expenses • Assist in upgrade from GP 10 to GP 13 and make recommendations for automation of routine staff activities and correction of old GP 10 AP module setups • Reviewed GL activities; aided in records cleanup and prepared schedules for company external auditors • Retrained AP and AR employees for proper detail entries into GP and the preparation of AR and AP aging reporting and analyses • Prepare weekly cash disbursements reporting for Controller for Cash Flow analysis • Responsible for second review of monthly reporting totals and notes disclosures for Controller and Director Show less



United Methodist Women

• New York, NY

• Interim Assistant Controller

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2012

  • Served as point person for transition and troubleshooting for implementation from Disciple-Data, Inc (DDI) accounting software to Dynamics GP 2010 and to all Department Executives for analysis of departmental expenses • Setup GP 2010 modules including Bank Reconciliation, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Inter-fund Manager, and Integration Manager • Performed 2011 GL balance data migration into GP 2010 and completed 2011 all year-end closing to tie to audited balances • Reviewed and approved all staff journal entries and bank reconciliations; imported company budget into Dynamics GP 2010 • Created all financial reports in Management Reporter including basic statements and those for disclosures, contribution revenue, functional expenses, investments held by UMW, pension and other retirement benefits • Supervised Cash Application Specialist, Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, and 2 Accounts Payable clerk • Prepared and posted all fund transactions journal entries including investments and endowments • Responsible for all calculation, allocation and recording of income for over 650 endowment funds activities • Recorded monthly depreciation, credit card revenue processing via Authorize.net, salary and fringe benefits entries • Performed month-end close and generated GAAP Financial Statements for Treasurer and Comptroller • Reported on daily PayPal revenue transactions for entry into GP by the Cash Application Specialist • Acted as departmental point person for all company budgets • Established policies and procedures for Accounts Payable internal control processes Show less



National Association of Professional Women (NAPW)

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

  • Transitioned accounting activity from Sage Peachtree accounting software to Dynamics GP 2010 accounting software • Assisted CFO with reconciliation of audited historical years activity accuracy • Performed 941 payroll expense reconciliations • Amortized all company prepaid expenses, processed all Accounts Payable, check disbursements and bank reconciliations • Performed daily cash reconciliation and all general accounting activities • Recorded all Accounts Receivable and revenues into Dynamics GP 2010 • Performed month end closing of all accounts including revenue deferrals and depreciation • Reconciled all company staff credit card expenses and company credit card sales revenues • Tracked all staff commissions and bonuses for ad hoc reporting on a daily basis • Recorded all HR related entries into ADP Payroll software • Processed weekly ADP payroll for approximately 100 employees; prepared and posted all related journal entries, and eliminated errors in commissions processing Show less



Harlem United Community AIDS Organization

• Greater New York City Area

• Senior / Chief Accountant

  • Jun 2010 - Jul 2011

  • Aided transfer of accounting activity from BTQ Financial to new in-house Finance Dept. • Served as 1st line troubleshooter for Dynamics GP 10 general ledger issues • Generated GAAP financial statements, FASB 116 required supporting contribution revenue, FASB 117 functional expense reports, contract & grant activity statements, assisted with NYS CFR reporting • Reported YTD revenues & expenses for contracts, general fund accounts and expenditures for grants • Provided assistance to Grant and Contract Coordinators for proper coding and program close-outs; managed chart of accounts for all contracts and grants • Monthly analysis of actual versus budgeted account balances • Liaised with external auditors for OMB A-133 financial statements audit, 990 report, Char 500 report, and maintained asset and liability schedules for external auditors • Managed daily cash flow for CEO & Controller for better decision making • Recorded monthly Medicaid revenue, receivables and related adjustments • Performed bank wires, transfers, approved non-investment transactions and positive pay files for Citibank • Closed balance sheet accounts monthly, including fixed asset schedules; released restricted grants funds • Constructed allocation schedules for contract expenses; managed the schedules to reflect contract adjustments • Recorded corporate credit card expenses for proper vouchering to various contracts • Prepared & posted own journal entries, approved junior staff cash , reclassification, and revenue journal entries • Performed monthly bank reconciliations, and reconciled each cash account on a daily basis • Audited payroll calculations prior to bi-weekly submission and assisted with applicable 941-reconciliations; recorded payroll, FSA, Transit, and pension cash deductions in the general ledger • Served as back-up for all check printing for the AP Supervisor; supervised Payroll Manager, Cash Applications Specialist, AP Supervisor, AP Clerk, and Office Assistant Show less



NYSSCPA - The New York State Society of CPAs

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Staff Accountant

  • Nov 2008 - Jun 2010

  • Prepared GAAP financial statements through FRx to eliminate manual statement generation via Excel • Analyzed of Changes in Net Assets, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flows Statements – for adherence to accounting standards • Created reports for Board of Directors, generated entities’ tax returns, and assisted with 990 company reporting • Generated departmental and strategic consolidated budgets with reports; liaised with Finance Committee to review strategic budget • Month end close of cash, advertising revenue, publication revenue, commissions expense, and payroll expense accounts; allocated revenue from annual member dues payments to appropriate departments • Reclassified deferred revenue for periodical subscription and classified ads accounts for proper monthly revenue recognition in Dynamics GP • Performed daily reconciliation of lockbox, credit card, operating and sweep accounts • Prepared and posted own journal entries, approved junior staff entries, intercompany entries • Made chart of accounts for goals and objectives of strategic budget • Bank reconciliations, reconciled receivables and created payment plans for delinquent customers • Processed bi-weekly payroll through Check-Point, reconciled general ledger to 941 report, tracked staff 401K, FSA, transit, medical and dental deductions, and monitored Paid Time Off balances per NYSSCPA policies • Reported YTD totals of gross salaries for proper staff time allocation to departments and strategic objectives of company budget • Created schedule of employee 401K loan repayment for proper payroll deductions • Monitored daily cash balances & check clearance reporting; managed cash and receivables accounts • Developed company policies & procedures for employee reimbursements, advancements, and payroll processing • Supervised Bookkeeper, audited petty cash account, and point person to external auditors for cash, receivables, advertising revenue, deferred revenue, and sales commission accounts Show less



InformedRx, Inc. (f/k

• Accountant, Staff

  • Mar 1999 - Oct 2008

  Conduct bank reconciliation of pharmacy cash and claims payable accounts for company close Perform data migration from company cash management system to Great Plains system for company's semi-monthly billing cycle Preparation of journal entries for monthly close Provide ad hoc G/L reporting of company accounts Assist with analysis of P/L and B/S accounts for internal reporting and monthly close Responsible for reconciliation of CMS A/R and A/P for monthly close Initiation of company wire transfers for the Corporate Controller and CFO Liaison with internal and external audit staffs for ongoing SOX compliance Management staff, and company external brokers and business associates/consultants Provide monthly analysis of distributed commissions for assistance in accrual of budgets Conduct reconciliation, and analysis of monthly journal entries for company close Audit of structural & performance responsibility of company client prescription drug program designs Audit of the operational functionality for company client requests Audit of fellow QA analyst assignments dealing with company platinum clients Assurance of proper design and capability of client prescription drug approval/exclusion schedules and through audit of applications made to client strategies Maintained new client prescription drug plan parameters and assisted in proper transition of the drug plan parameters of acquisition accounts to the Oracle based PHI drug application Developed and maintained pharmacy network and client pricing strategies to accommodate the company accounts Provided periodic audits of fellow employee data entry claims Support Supervisors and Manager by assessment of pharmacy rebilling issues and data entry through manual audits Show less