Megan Powanda
** **** **** ******, *******, NJ 07002
201-***-**** ( Email: ************@*********.***
Professional Experience
International Bond & Marine Brokerage Limited
August 2008- Current
Hoboken, NJ
Accounting Department
. A private company that serves as a managing agent providing innovative
and comprehensive insurance solutions to the international trade
community.
. Assist all aspects of Accounts Receivable including billing clients for
the various insurance products offered by firm, research penalties and
duties charged to client by United
States Customs, policy terminations, claims filed by clients, general
ledger and month-end-closing, aging of receivables, analyzing problem
accounts and assist in collection efforts.
. Prepare and process all terminations to US Customs, Federal Maritime
Commission, and other state and federal agencies
. Reconciled the firm's bank accounts on a daily basis to the General
Ledger. Ensure that differences were identified, resolved and
appropriately posted in a timely manner so that the books and records
were accurately reflected.
. Communicate with private importers, underwriters, insurance brokers
regarding the status of claims and determine whether or not the bond
insurance policy should be terminated to protect against future losses.
. Prepare and presented P&L and cost analysis reports for senior management
identifying profitable cost centers, divisions and products. In
addition, conducted an analysis of clients that pose a risk to the firm.
. Provided customer service to new and existing clients regarding daily
invoices and fees charged as wells as offering possible insurance
solutions more suitable for their business.
Expertise
Bond terminations
Invoice Management
Month-End-Closings
General Ledger
Reconciliation
Invoicing, Billing, Collections
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
IBM System
New Bonds
Education
Saint Peter's College- Jersey City, NJ.
BS in Accounting May 2006
References
Furnished upon request