PIER ANGELA GENARO
Lodi, NJ 0744 ******@*********.***
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Over 9 years of Accounting Experience
Analytical and accomplished Accounting Professional with extensive experience in all areas of the accounting functions. Proven ability to develop and integrate process and procedures in alignment with GAAP that impact efficiency and positively affect bottom-line productivity. Knowledge of the financial calculations, reporting, and result valuation. Skilled account analyst versed in establishing collection priorities designed to review and reduce aged receivables. Strong combination of software knowledge with proven leadership and interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communicator who demonstrates professionalism and strengthens the company image.
ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE
Accounting software experience: JDE Edwards, Oracle, QuickBooks, IBS Real Estate, Engagement CS, DYNA Budgeting and Forecasting Model, Peachtree, TRIRIGA, Made2Manage, Quicken, One-Write Plus, TurboTax Deluxe, Tririga, Winlease.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENIOR PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT October 2014
NEWARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL C
OTG MANAGMENT
Property Management Accountant at Newark Liberty International Airport Terminal C. Manage and control the local business. Overall responsibility is for the administrative support and processing of the property’s financial cycle as well as the on-site administration of tenant lease obligations.
Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables, researches and resolves any discrepancies
Preparation of property management monthly forecasts, variance reports and annual operating budgets (in both OTG format as well as United directed format).
Variance preparation
Monthly reforecast of investor contributions and distributions
Annual Budgeting assistance
Support year end audit reports
Submits applicable weekly and/or monthly reporting of results (both OTG and United Airlines, as directed) to the Property Controller.
Receives monthly sales information for purposes of calculating rent and reporting monthly and quarterly revenues.
Collects rents from tenants for all applicable rental obligations; prepares Outstanding AR reporting; issues fines for late fees or lease violations and follows up on collections
Assists in preparation of monthly management report and accompanying schedules and worksheets, including “Budget vs. Actual” variance reports. Assist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant variances.
Prepares accrual
Coordinate and resolve various issues with bank such as cleared check differences
Prepares CAM escrow billing for all tenants, completes annual CAM true up reconciliation and any applicable billings
Prepares ret escalations
Assist with Budget preparation for Revenues and Expenses.
Escalates any default to OTG legal
Prepares tenant lease abstracts and updates accordingly
Inputs and prepares monthly sales and performance reporting to both OTG and United as appropriate
ACDBE compliance and reporting.
Conforms with and abides by all company and department regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
Assures adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies. Resolves questions of GAAP and internal controls with corporate financial management
Prepares additional reporting as required by Property Controller, OTG corporate or as requested by United Airlines
Assists in the completion of special financial projects
LEASE ANALYST COMPLIANCE ACCOUNTANT
TOYS R US - Wayne, New Jersey - 2011 - 2014
Responsible for ensuring abstraction of leased and owned property data is accurate.
Establish, maintain and foster client relationships. Review monthly statements.
Ensure high level of client satisfaction and facilitate client issues to be resolved on a timely manner.
Generate standardized and ad hoc and / or custom reports and performs analyses as required
Support lease administrator lead with activities such as Co-tenancy analysis, leasing master creation, tenant allowance credits, sales reporting compliance, estoppels, payment history, escalations.
Identify areas of improvement and work with Lease Software Administrator Lead to implement them.
Partner with the construction, operations, utility, maintenance and legal departments to resolve any claims by the vendors and process payments by allocating expense to the respective general ledger account.
Review Additional rent annual escalations and recovery billings related to CAM, insurance utilities reconciliations for compliance with the lease and approve and process payments.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley and company procedures
Ensure Base Minimum rent and additional rent escalations are processed and paid accordingly.
Prepare Budget and Forecast for expenses related to Common Area Maintenance for the assigned portfolio.
Assist internal and external auditors.
Assist in special projects as required.
Accomplish savings of approximately 1M+ in regards to validation of recoveries charges for: (CAM, Insurance, Utilities and RETX) billings and escalations.
PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
WESTFIELD CORPORATION - GARDEN STATE PLAZA MALL – Paramus /NJ 2010-2011
Managed accounting functions for the Center with about 2. 1M GLA
Prepared rent roll, percentage sales, capital expenditure analysis, utility schedule maintenance, occupancy schedule.
Collections related to 10M monthly billings, debt schedule, default letter, accruals.
Coordinated monthly A/R reporting; improved the receivables recovery performance by 90%.
Assisted, with monthly forecasting
Submitted financial package for Senior Property Manager.
Budget preparation, lease compliance,, escalations, straight line, accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, bank reconciliations, payroll, month end close reports, proposed accruals, annual reporting and collaborated with internal and outside auditors.
Calculated RCD pro ration.
Prepared and processed security deposit refunds.
Worked with Corporate office in regards to tenant allowances matters.
Generated tenant statement files and transmit to third party or in-house vendors for mailing to tenants and upload to online statement portal/payment center.
Met with Tenants to resolve any issues.
Ensured prepaid, accruals, reserve, depreciation and bad debt schedules were recorded accurately.
Issued miscellaneous revenues and expenses manual billings.
Prepared and submitted for approval construction refund package.
Assisted in annual financial audits, budgets and forecast.
Ensured compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley and company procedures.
Interviewed, hired, train and supervise staff of two accounting assistants
Assisted with special projects as required
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - GENERAL GROWTH PROPERTIES
PARAMUS PARK MALL - Paramus - NJ 2007 – 2010
SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MALL - New York City/NY
Managed all accounting functions for the Paramus Park Mall and South Street Seaport Mall centers totaling approximately 1.8 M GLA
Performed corporate accounting activities involving monthly billings, percentage sales billings, capital expenditure analysis, straight line rent analysis, accruals, sales analysis, commissions, financial reporting, budget preparation, lease compliance, NOI, consolidations, monthly and annual reporting.
Prepare journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable including collection and supervision for 8M Rent Roll for 2 centers,
Assure that all assigned accounts are properly reconciled, documented, approved and are in accordance with US GAAP
Analyze Assigned assets and liabilities for appropriateness and recommend adjustments.
Assure that all Sox controls supporting the integrity of the general ledger are in place,
Identified areas of internal control weakness and make appropriate recommendations.
Prepared monthly bank reconciliation for various cash accounts.
Analyzed the Prepaid Expense and Other Current Assets accounts. Ensure that all open items are amortized accurately.
Assisted in the monthly accounting close procedures.
Ensured that all necessary journal entries are posted timely and the closing checklist is completed.
Ensured that the reporting package was accurate and reasonable prior to submission to the Manager’s approval.
Assisted in the quarterly audit. Ensured that all requirements are submitted timely and accurately.
Verified monthly allocations of insurance.
Maintained the general ledger chart of accounts.
Responsible for variance analysis comments.
Prepared and submitted for approval construction refund package.
Reconciled and coordinated monthly A/R reporting.
Maintained fixed asset roll-forward.
Maintenance of Prepaid, Accrual, Miscellaneous revenues and expense manual billings, Reserve and Bad Debt Calculation Schedules.
Prepared financial statements and supporting schedules.
Prepared consolidated financial statements for NY Center with 7 units and submit for Manager’s approval.
Prepared NOI for Manager’s approval.
Prepared monthly forecast estimates.
Prepared annual recovery billings related to CAM, Insurance, Real Estate Taxes, utilities, HVAC.
Ensured compliance of GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, and company policies procedures
Prepared all lease abstracts .
Served as primary audit liaison for internal and external audits.
Assisted in annual financial audits, budgets and investor reporting requirements.
Interviewed hired, train and supervise staff of two accounting assistants
Assisted in the development or improvement of internal controls and corporate procedures.
Worked on special projects related to the Finance Area or that required the department’s involvement.
OTHER POSITIONS HELD
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
KAMSON CORPORATION, Englewood Cliffs/NJ 2005-2007
Managed portfolio of ten residential properties, one commercial building and a Golf Course.
Responsible for rent roll, general ledger, accounts payable, cash management fixed asset schedule maintenance, cash flow, financial statement preparation.
Reconciled property bank reconciliations.
Monthly journal entries and accruals.
Maintained fixed assets and depreciation schedule.
Maintained f Insurance, Loans and Bad Debt schedules.
Prepared and analyze properties balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, variance analysis.
Assisted in annual financial audits and investor reporting requirements.
Compiled, distribute and provide ongoing analysis of portfolio financial performance via, period/quarterly, annual, financial analysis reports, both recurring and ad hoc.
Assisted with audits, budget and forecasts.
Worked on special projects related to the Finance Area or that required the department’s involvement.
EDUCATION
BS in Accounting
Felician College, Lodi, NJ 2004
AWARDS
Graduated magna cum laude - 3.75 GPA
2004 National Collegiate Awards
2004 National Dean’s List Award
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP
Sigma, Beta, Delta Society - Business
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE SKILLS
JDE Edwards, Oracle, TRIRIGA, I need a file. Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook. Lotus 123, Lotus Notes, Adobe, Realm, Business Objects, Alchemy, Winlease.
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish