Experience

Schindler Cohen & Hochman LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Accountant

  • 2004 - Present

  *Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system. *Analyze information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information. *Provide accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements. *Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts, including preparation and review of monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts. *Track, monitor, and analyze expenses, revenue, assets, and cash flow against budgets and forecasts. *Use ADP payroll system independently, book payroll to general ledger and perform the quarter closing. Show less



Lord and Adams, Inc.

• New York, NY

• Controller

  • 2004 - 2009

  *Assumed overall authority for the financial operation of the organization, including the financial responsibilities for a major manufacturing plant in Puerto Rico. *Managed receivables/payables, including the review of open A/R with principals and adjusting journal entries. *Supervised monthly, quarterly and year-end closing of books of record. *Processed payroll and related tax filings including year-end 1099's, W-2's, State Sales Used Tax, and quarterly federal estimated tax payments. *Implemented automation of payroll processes and controls, including installation of a fingerprint recognition time clock. *Managed the firm's transition from a manual to an electronic accounting environment. *Enhanced employee productivity and efficiency via user friendly software installations and upgrades. Show less



Poltrona Frau USA Corporation

• New York, NY

• Controller

  • 2004 - 2007

  *Negotiated contracts with insurance companies and banks to secure bonds and letters of credit. *Oversaw accounting needs for sister companies including Poltrona Frau and Cap Design. *Prepared monthly financial reports for parent company in Italy. *Assisted accountants with quarterly and year end audits. *Negotiated contracts with insurance companies and banks to secure bonds and letters of credit. *Oversaw accounting needs for sister companies including Poltrona Frau and Cap Design. *Prepared monthly financial reports for parent company in Italy. *Assisted accountants with quarterly and year end audits.