Susan (Becky) Platania

Accounting Specialist/Administrative Assistant at BG Law
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(386) 825-5501
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Los Angeles, California, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Accounting Specialist/Administrative Assistant
      • Dec 2018 - Present

      Using Prolaw Software, assist Controller in daily accounting operations including accounts payable, preparation of deposits and data input. Monthly, responsible for attorney billings and collections, monitoring accounts receivable and preparing packages for outside collections. Assist Office Administrator with daily office service requests, monitoring and maintaining corporate filing deadlines for Business Licenses, state corporate registrations and tax agencies. Assist in overall upkeep of in-house client data base. Show less

  • Louisville High School
    • Woodland Hills, CA
    • Business Manager
      • Jun 2017 - Oct 2018

      Responsible for all aspects of the School’s financial and accounting functions and the accurate and timely financial reporting to a variety of stakeholders including the President, Principal and members of the Board of Directors; maintain the student billing system, process accounts payable/ receivables and maintain general ledger, all using the Blackbaud Financial Edge suite of software. Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all school accounts; file quarterly sales tax returns; interact with the Admissions Department to ensure accuracy of student financial records; assist in determining tuition assistance awards; work with school administration in preparation of annual budgets; participate in school related activities as required. Show less

    • Insurance
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Bookkeeper
      • Oct 2011 - May 2017

      Returned to previous place of employment to fulfill the task of Bookkeeper for Professional Liability Insurance Brokerage Firm. Responsibilities include daily accounting activities such as processing client deposits, payments to insurance carriers, payables and reconciliations. Process bi-monthly payroll. Perform monthly trust audits and monthly closing procedures. Responsible for filing of Surplus Lines Taxes and payment of related taxes to the Department of Insurance Returned to previous place of employment to fulfill the task of Bookkeeper for Professional Liability Insurance Brokerage Firm. Responsibilities include daily accounting activities such as processing client deposits, payments to insurance carriers, payables and reconciliations. Process bi-monthly payroll. Perform monthly trust audits and monthly closing procedures. Responsible for filing of Surplus Lines Taxes and payment of related taxes to the Department of Insurance

    • Personal Bookkeeper
      • Feb 2009 - Mar 2011

      Performed bookkeeping duties for private clients on an independent contractor basis. Performed bookkeeping duties for private clients on an independent contractor basis.

    • Insurance
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
      • Dec 2002 - Aug 2008

      Assistant to the Office Manager and Commercial Lines Insurance Broker. Responsibilities include daily accounting activities such as processing client deposits, payments to insurance carriers, payables and reconciliations. Perform monthly trust audits monthly closing procedures. Responsible for filing of Surplus Lines Taxes and payment of related taxes to the Department of Insurance. Input insurance policy information on commercial line accounts and prepare correspondence as needed. Extensive work with Quick Books Pro 5, Word and Insurance program, 4-D. Show less

  • Tooley & Company
    • Los Angeles, CA
    • Property Management Accountant
      • Oct 1990 - Mar 1993

      Full charge accounting for multiple entities, both commercial and ownership entities. Responsibilities included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, rent roll and financial statement preparation, as well as specialized reporting to comply with ownership requirements. Special projects included coordination of real estate taxes and assistance in income tax preparation. Full charge accounting for multiple entities, both commercial and ownership entities. Responsibilities included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, rent roll and financial statement preparation, as well as specialized reporting to comply with ownership requirements. Special projects included coordination of real estate taxes and assistance in income tax preparation.

    • Bookkeeper
      • Jun 1990 - Oct 1990

      Full charge accounting for triple set of books, both corporate and personal. Utilization of computerized accounting system for preparation of monthly reports as well as payroll preparation and shareholder distributions, accounts receivable and payable and bank reconciliation. Other special projects and administrative duties coordinated as needed. Full charge accounting for triple set of books, both corporate and personal. Utilization of computerized accounting system for preparation of monthly reports as well as payroll preparation and shareholder distributions, accounts receivable and payable and bank reconciliation. Other special projects and administrative duties coordinated as needed.

    • Finance Manager/Property Management Accountant
      • Jun 1987 - Mar 1990

      Finance Manager/Property Accountant, San Diego, CA Full charge accounting for the second and forth largest office buildings in San Diego County. Implemented computerized accounting system. Accountable to regional office for preparation of monthly financial reports. Responsible for billing and collecting tenant rents, coordinating accounts payable and special projects as needed. Finance Manager/Financial Analyst, Irvine, CA Interaction with Property Management and Appraisal departments; assisted in acquisitions through due diligence work. Coordination, review and input of property budgets. Analysis and monitoring of financial results of investment properties and monthly reporting of joint venture investments. Review of joint venture and purchase agreements as well as leases to assure conformity with their provisions. Show less

    • Tax Accountnt
      • Jun 1985 - Jun 1987

      Preparation of business property statements. Filing of monthly and quarterly excise taxes. Sales and use tax research and Federal and Sate income tax preparation for parent corporation and subsidiaries. Completed all duties of Director of Tax during a temporary leave of absence. Preparation of business property statements. Filing of monthly and quarterly excise taxes. Sales and use tax research and Federal and Sate income tax preparation for parent corporation and subsidiaries. Completed all duties of Director of Tax during a temporary leave of absence.

Education

  • University of Arizona
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting

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