MARY FALCO ***** N. Exeter
Way
Durham, N.C. **703
PROFILE
5+ years MANAGEMENT experience including significant background in
ACCOUNTING as well as payroll and research &
development...diversified service with multi-states as well as
Health Care industry experience requiring adaptability, knowledge of
various software packages, time and attendance system as well as
strong organizational communication skills.
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
BCBSNC. Chapel Hill, N.C.
July 2007 - Present
PAYROLL TAX ACCOUNTANT - For Major Insurance Company
Prepare and process, Weekly, Bi-Weekly Payroll for 5000 employees in
North Carolina Region
Administer various Cost Center adjustments including salary
increases. Verify and adjust vacation time accruals. Process
garnishments, quarterly, annual tax reporting-Federal and State
(941) and annual reporting 940, prepare all monthly reports and
required magnetic media. Assist in with changing & preparation of W-
3/W-2s to quarterly/annual tax filings. Establish new accounts in
various states as needed...Reconcile payroll taxes by pay period for
multiple EIN's and submit payments in a timely manner. Bank
transfers. Provide payroll customer service support for all
employees via phone and in person. Financial Statement preparation,
financial reporting, accounting analysis, collections, bank
reconciliation, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance,
journal entries month end close. Work closely with Payroll, HR, IT
and Finance departments to maintain integrity of payroll data and
timely processing of payments and reports.
Software: Lawson and Microsoft Office.
Parion Sciences Inc. Durham, N.C.
August 2005 - June 2007
ACCOUNTANT - For Research and Development Company
Manage all billing for vendors, Setup budgets estimates and set up
for year end Tax Audit process for payroll and accounting. Provide
customer service to all our vendors. Responsible for all fixed
assets, renew and verification of insurance policies for the
company. Reconcile payroll register against G/L, handling all
payroll changes. Handle vacation pay, Leave of absence, disability,
bonus payments. Created a procedures manual for the company.
Reviewed and processed all expense reports. Execute all purchases
for the office, maintain accounting system, monthly reconciliation
to general ledger made adjusting entries, process check runs and
wire transfer, provide monthly sales & use tax reporting. Create
month end financial statements, accounting analysis, providing
clinical & non clinical support. Prepare forecasting, project costs,
handle year end audits. Act as a liaison between various
departments, data entry, maintaining all patent occurrences in data
base. Update Master Study Log, Issue purchase orders. Execute
proposal agreements for clients with issued updates. Can handle
multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, team player, enjoy fast pace
environment.
Due Diligence. Acquisitions & Mergers.
Fuji Silysia Chemical, Durham, N.C. July
2000 - July 2005
ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR - For International Japanese manufacturer of
Silysia.
Perform all billing and collections of Accounts Receivables
according to the terms and conditions of company policies, Setup
Electronic Payment System for delinquent customers, implemented
company billing policies and procedures, Prepared Sales Budgets and
Year End Tax Audit process, Provide customer service to all
customers by analyzing and interpreting the feedback received
regarding their billing requirements. Responsible for all
inventory, Renew Insurance Policies for the company, Review and
Processing all Sales expense reports, Execute all purchases for the
branch office, maintain A/P A/R and Inventory Sub Ledgers and
reconcile to General Ledger, accounting analyisis, process check
runs and wire payments, Provide Qtrly Tax Reporting support for
various states, prepare and analyze Month End Financial Statements,
Handle all closing adjusting journal entries, Prepare Cash Flow
Forecasting, Maintain vendor and bank files, Prepare and update
Fixed Assets excel reports to facilitate a timely completion of
audits. Act as a liaison between other departments, with a variety
of tasks.
Carolina Crane, Raleigh, N.C. May
1999 - July 2000
SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT- For major construction company; responsible
for several accounting duties.
Helped in implementing the timberline accounting system. Create job
orders; enter proper cost ode for payroll. Compile billing
information and charges to proper equipment and job. Working with
dispatch to resolve billing problems. Handling Employee/ Management
problems regarding billing. By providing customer service,
accounting analysis, Wright Express bill and Fuel Log. Process
monthly bank Statements, equipment charges, property tax bills, and
personal property tax on vehicles. Analyze WIP report. Close at end
of each month, Run financials, making adjusting entries. Start up
new month schedules for following month. Timberline Software.
EDUCATION
Suffolk College - NY
Degree in Applied Sciences / Accounting
REFERENCES: Available upon request