LORRAINE L. FORINTON
Waterbury, CT 06708
Email: *********@***.***
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: Over fifteen years of professional experience in
multiple facets of general accounting/ bookkeeping
and office administration. Exploring career
opportunities where my skills and experience can be
effectively utilized.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel; Lotus Notes,
ADP, Report Smith, Quick Books, MAS90
QUALIFICATIONS: . Highly-focused, with a strict attention to detail
and accuracy.
. Multi-tasked, with the ability to work within strict deadlines.
. Strong sense of ownership and accountability for assigned
objectives.
. Committed to teamwork, performance excellence and continuous
improvement.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
06/05 -01/08 SETARO MOTORS,
Waterbury, CT
FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER
11/03 - 06/05 CARMEN ANTHONY RESTAURANT GROUP, Waterbury, CT
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
. Prepare typed correspondence, process payroll for 250
employees; administer benefits program, place job
ads, and screen resumes for job applicants.
. Manage executive calendar, plan/schedule meetings and special
events, coordinate travel arrangements; manage
executive's personal bills and checking.
. Prepare end-of-day balance sheets. Daily number, weekly,
monthly etc.
. Assist with accounts payable and bank deposits.
6/01 - 11/03 MacDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, Waterbury, CT
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST
. Performed multiple bookkeeping functions, including account
reconciliations, aged A/R, accounts receivable, and
invoice review.
. Handled bad debt accounts, posted payments and balanced A/R sub-
accounts.
. Contributed to a paperless A/R environment.
1996 - 2001 CARMEN ANTHONY RESTAURANT GROUP, Waterbury, CT
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE VICE PRESIDENT
. Performed diverse administrative duties, including scheduling
of meetings, travel arrangements, proofreading of
documents and typing of correspondence.
. Assumed responsibility for diverse duties to contribute to lean
and responsive staff.
. Functioned as liaison between executives and professional
staff.
1989 - 1996 TIMEX CORPORATION, Middlebury, CT
CREDIT COLLECTION SPECIALIST
. Performed credit reviews to support new account set-up.
. Handled all collection calls to improve positive cashflow.
. Interfaced with clients to resolve billing/account balance
discrepancies.
1986 - 1989 CARLINGSWITCH, INC., Plainville, CT
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND COLLECTIONS
. Processed invoices, reviewed vouchers for accuracy, processed
payments, and performed monthly closings and
balances.
. Performed credit checks and D&B reports, maintained customer
master files, performed calculations of statements,
and handled freight pricing.
EDUCATION: KAYNOR TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL, Waterbury, CT
Graduate
References available upon request