VANESSA WALLERSON
Brooklyn, New York 11236
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ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL
Dynamic, versatile professional with experience in accounting and financial management to ensure the highest level of accuracy. Skilled in accounts receivable/payable, auditing and financial reporting. Demonstrated skills in collaborating across departments to reach and exceed financial goals.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Accounts Receivables/Payables ● Payroll Management ● Budget Management
Strategic Planning ● Financial Reporting ● Audit Preparation ● Reconciliations
● QuickBooks Proficiency ● Budgeting & Forecasting ● Executive Communications
● Process Improvements ● Customer Relations ● Teambuilding
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPALS, INC.
CAMPUS HILL INVESTMENTS - Property Accountant 08/2015 – 09/2015
Reconciled bank accounts, processed accounts payable, prepare weekly funding request for
management approval, issued checks.
PEOPLE’S FIREHOUSE, INC. Brooklyn, NY
Data Manager/Fiscal Officer 6/2001-10/2014
Oversaw fiscal management of State Weatherization Program, including preparing and managing $1.2M budget
Review and monitor sub-contractor files for State and contract regulation requirements.
Monitor program expenditure as per budget, reviewing invoices and making payments to ensure timely reimbursement of program funds.
Reconciliation of grant accounts, fringe benefits, inter-fund transfers and bank accounts for monthly and fiscal year end reports.
Prepared monthly and annual financial statements to ensure accuracy during State auditing.
Worked closely with the public accountant to complete annual A-133 audits and state/federal tax reports.
Managed account receivables and account payables for 64-unit HUD Senior Housing facility, as well as for the City of New York Section 8 Housing program to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Processed employee timesheets and managed company payroll utilizing ADP software.
Reconcile agency payroll and benefits to complete NYS Insurance Fund annual Audits.
Key Accomplishment:
Successfully boosted financial compliance levels, resulting in removal of company’s probation status and increasing the budget by $250K.
GUYANA BANK FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY Georgetown, Guyana
Customer Representative 10/1997- 1/2000
Assisted customers with various banking services.
Performed foreign trade fund transfers.
Prepared international bank reports and internal audits.
Reconciled treasury to maintain financial balance.
EDUCATION
Housing and Urban Development, Financial Management & Governance Training - May 2013
Rockhurst University, Continuing Education Center, Project Management - February 2011
University of Guyana, Guyana, Bachelor of Science in Accounting - October 1997
University of Guyana, Guyana, Certificate in Industrial Relations & Management - November 1992