Ø  CPA candidate with extensive accounting experience encompassing broad-scope month-end closing processes, payroll, and vendor account management.

Ø  Excel in training, developing and directing high-performance teams; have spearheaded numerous training initiatives, equipping staff with tools and resources for maximizing performance.

Ø  Dynamic analytical, team leadership, liaising, and problem solving skills.

Ø  Technically proficient in MS Office Suite, ADP (payroll), Passport Business Solutions, Roommaster 2000, IHotelier, and Travel Click.

 

 

 

Bachelor of Science in Marketing, 2010, University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 2009, University of Phoenix

 

 

Hotel Manager, Heath Properties (Ocean Lodge Hotel), Boca Raton, FL                   01/2008-09/2010

  Contribute leadership skills to oversee room reservation staff as well as conducting training initiatives for front desk staff to maximize operational performance and customer experience.

  Strategically drive business development by designing promotional programs based on revenue forecasts to increase sales.

  Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities to generate additional revenue streams and managed hotel yield through rate management and approving room discounts based on occupancy.

  Devised and implemented a variety of marketing projects.

  Administered bookings through third-parties including Expedia, Hotels.com, Orbitz, Travelocity, Bookings.com.

 

Staff Accountant, Commonwealth Restaurant Group, Boston, MA                            04/2007-01/2008

  Managed accounting operations by preparing bi-weekly payroll (ADP), petty cash fund, weekly bank deposits, issuance/redemption of gift certificates, bank reconciliations, and monthly journal entries.

  Facilitate hiring and payroll initiatives by processing new hire paperwork, employee pay rate and salary changes, and maintaining personnel files.

  Applied sharp analytical skill to conduct daily maintenance and verification of sales journals and cash reconciliations as well as payroll analysis and accruals.

 

A/P Coordinator, Commonwealth Restaurant Group, Boston, MA                              08/2005-04/2007

  Supervised Accounts Payable Clerk to ensure accuracy for accounting initiatives.

  Assisted with accounting operations by processing vendor invoices, employee expense reports, monthly statement reconciliation for all vendors, issuance/redemption of gift cards, weekly Cost of Goods schedule, and a weekly check run.

  Cultivated strong business relationships with vendors to resolve outstanding account discrepancies.

  Conducted payroll analysis and accruals and assisted staff accountants with month-end closing activities.

  Ensured accurate fiscal processes by coding expenses, recording new vendor data in the A/P system, and inputting server gratuity distributions.

 

Customer Service Representative, Medford Cooperative Bank, Medford, MA        08/2002-06/2005

 

 

Certified Bookkeeper, American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers, 2009