Accounts Payable Accounting

Ana M. Cugliari

Nutley, NJ *****

973-***-**** • *********@*****.***

Full Charge Bookkeeper/Controller

12+ years’ success in overseeing timely management and control of accounting operations including financial year-end activities.

Dedicated and driven professional with a proven record of contributing to business success and financial solvency by proactively monitoring and maintaining records of assets and liabilities, presenting essential financial information for small to medium-sized businesses. Demonstrated experience in managing complex business accounts. Well-versed in accounting regulations standard practices and confidentiality issues. Proficient in supervising and developing financial reports and controls using staffing and technology efficiencies. Expertise in analyzing, developing, and implementing stringent cost-reduction measures. Ability to contribute as a team player and interface with professionals on all levels.

Highlights of Expertise:

Account Reconciliation

Account Payables/Receivables

Regulatory Compliance

Administrative Functions

Human Resources

Team Leadership

Financial Analysis

Budget Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Problem Resolution

Inventory Management

Strategic Planning

Process Improvement

Workflow Optimization

Professional Experience

LBU, INC, Paterson, NJ

Controller, 2018 – 2019

Directed all accounting activities including financial statement preparation, close, development, and documentation of accounting policies and controls, payroll, credit, audits, equity, inventory control, and general ledger transactions. Created and implemented cash management processes, revenue recognition, and developed an operating budget. Managed accounts payable, prepared journal entries, bank reconciliations, set up and maintained accounts, processed payments and prepared reports for management.

Key Achievements:

Formulated strategic plans, supported tactical initiatives, and implemented policies and procedures to execute cost-saving, risk management deliverables.

Provided support for internal and external audit requests in support of external filings and NJEDA compliance.

Reconciled financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.

Streamlined analysis and reporting processes to support company directives to work lean in collaboration with sales and operations managers.

The Marcus Group, Inc. Little Falls, NJ

Full Charge Bookkeeper, 2014-2018

Managed expense control procedures including cash receipts, bank account reconciliation, cash receipts, disbursements, finance charges, billings, and chargebacks. Performed thorough credit analyses, research financial histories, audit, and review account status to all qualifying new accounts. Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.

Key Achievements:

Effectively supervised the accounting department in the areas of payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable including local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Enhanced the accuracy of the company's reported financial results and ensured that results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

BMB Fasteners, Inc., Flanders, NJ

Bookkeeper, 2012-2014

Administered accounts payable, prepared journal entries, set up and maintained accounts, processed payments and prepared reports for management. Reviewed general ledger detail, trial balance, and monthly journal entries. Worked with vendors to ensure all invoices were paid on a timely basis. Drafted and prepared journal entries, bank reconciliations, account receivables, business budgets.

Key Achievements:

Improved relationships between vendors by streamlining accounts payable process.

Served as liaison between management and clients to resolve problems.

Reduced operating cost by generating monthly financial statements, analyzing the variance between actual and forecast and providing improvement plans.

Skanska, USA - Parsippany, NJ

Accounts Payables Clerk, 2011-2012

Assigned significant accounting duties, including preparation of financial reports, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and reconciliations. Classified, recorded and summarized financial data in order to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers. Utilized Rapidox and JD Edwards software to create and prepare employee expense reports.

Key Achievements:

Consistently maintained accuracy in calculating figures and amounts such as discount, interest, and percentages.

Reconciled vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.

Tekko, Inc. – Leonia, NJ

Accounts Payable Clerk, June-Sept 2011

Accountable for all A/R, A/P functions including posting customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions on a daily basis. Reviewed account receivables/payables to determine accounts that required the initiation of collection calls and followed up on accounts as needed to minimize delinquency. Prepared and mailed monthly account statements.

Key Achievement:

Maintained excellent relations with vendors by responding immediately to adverse situations and resolved disputes in a timely manner.

Hudson Group – East Rutherford, NJ

Inventory Analyst, Aug -Dec 2010

Utilized and managed markdowns to efficiently turn through inventory and adapt to consumer behavior. Maintained and communicated monthly projected inventory forecasts with vendors along with any performance issues.

Key Achievements:

Aggressively collaborated with internal/external contacts to assure timely and accurate reporting of inventory activities.

Implemented standardized data flow to facilitate inventory reconciliations process.

Worked with cross-functional departments to assure a high level of inventory integrity and customer service.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science in Business Accounting

University of Phoenix, Phoenix Arizona

Completed courses in Computer Sciences

Essex County College, West Caldwell, NJ

Expanded professional expertise through completion of Secretarial Business and Administration Courses

Sawyers Business School, Elizabeth, NJ

College Preparatory Curriculum

Escola Preparatoria De Torres Vedras, Torres Vedras, Portugal

Key Skills

Computer: QuickBooks, Excel, Great Plains, RIMS, MAS 500, Rapidox, Sage 50, JD Edwards, FiveM, Advantage Blue

Sapphire, and MS Office.

Language: Multilingual in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

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