elizabeth maruggio

(**** **TH AVENUE ( GLENDALE, NY 11385 917-***-****

( acf3nh@r.postjobfree.com

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BOOKKEEPER OFFICE & BENEFITS MANAGER

Advanced Bookkeeping ~ Office Management ~ Due Diligence ~ Human

Resources & Payroll Administration

Polished, articulate and self-motivated Bookkeeper and Office Manager with

exceptional interpersonal skills and more than 19-years experience

providing key services at various levels while ensuring seamless business

operations. Extensive bookkeeping experience including: A/R, A/P, G/L,

collections, month end closings, and payroll. Experienced at streamlining

workflow by developing process improvements, coordinating schedules,

maintaining the office/appointment calendar, keeping inventory records and

managing key payroll functions. Proven track record of setting up systems

to identify, organize, and process tasks for higher efficiency. High level

of integrity and optimism with a history of developing long-lasting

business relationships based on a foundation of trust, integrity, and

outstanding client service.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

Critical Thinking - Instrumental in streamlining and improving processes,

enhancing productivity, and implementing systems to identify, organize and

process bookkeeping and managerial tasks.

Quality Assurance - Assesses the effectiveness and quality of services

provided as related to administrative, functional, and financial impact and

outcomes.

Areas of Expertise

High-Level Confidentiality ? Office Management ? Operations Management ?

Budget & Finance Compliance ? Retirement & Pension ? Daily Accounting &

Bookkeeping Functions ? Strong Organization & Analytical Abilities ?

Excellent Problem Resolution & Quick Decision Making Skills ? Networking &

Strategic Partnerships ? Client Resolution Specialist

Multitasking in Intense Business Environments ? Superb Written & Verbal

Communications Skills

Technical Proficiency:

QuickBooks Certified, Microsoft Office, Excel, Notary Public, Independent

Consultant Partylite Gifts (4/2003-Present)

professional experience

Gerner Kronick and Varcarcel Architects, New York, NY

Bookkeeper/Benefits Manager/Office Manager ? 1995-Present

. Execute and manage all accounting functions including but not limited to

general ledger entries for both cash and accrual.

. Generate and submit ADP payroll and monthly expense reports.

. Serve as plan administrator for employee health benefits, and 401k plan

for 40 employees.

. Oversee and maintain 4 checkbooks and monthly bank reconciliations.

. Expertly and thoroughly prepared yearly 1099's.

. Supervise and direct office maintenance, security, telecommunications,

and support staff.

. Collaborated with building management on construction of additional

space and lease negotiations.

Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC, New York, NY

Facilities Manager ? 1995-1999

. Supervised, managed, and trained 18 person office staff. Effectively

served as Fire Safety Coordinator.

. Managed activities of office maintenance, security, and

telecommunications for six floors.

. Worked closely with building management on construction of additional

spaces and lease negotiations.

. Consulted building and insurance code specifications when updating

space.

. Negotiated with vendors and consultants for services and purchasing of

furniture.

. Organized office moves, and office renovation projects.

. Fingerprinted to maintain files and drawings for government and embassy

jobs with routine inspection by the Defense Security Service.

EducatioN

. New York University, New York, NY, Certificate in Hotel Program

Operations, Facilities Management Program

. Baruch, New York, NY, Accounting and Business Administration

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