KAREN M. EVANGELISTA
** **** ***** **** *****, NJ 08753 732-***-**** ******@***.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Goal oriented, highly motivated accounting and office management professional with over 35 years of business related experience, an educational focus in Business Management and an in-depth knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) and Adobe scanning. Displays confidence, reliability, organizational skills and possesses a great rapport with clients and co-workers.
WORK HISTORY
Accounting & Office Manager October 1995 – Current
Disposal Systems, Inc., Freehold, NJ
Accounting & Operations Manager January 1999 – Current
RTG Materials, Inc., Freehold, NJ
Notable Contributions:
Responsible for implementation and conversion of all company data into QuickBooks increasing the profitability and improving budget costs by 40%
Successfully performed all facets of accounting functions including but not limited to A/R, A/P, bank reconciliation, Collection and compiling of all financial reports pertaining to General ledger allowing management to focus on increasing sales by 30%
Implemented & installed paperless work environment reducing the overall cost of operating expenses by 25%
Created & implemented an electronic billing system via FormSite increasing the company’s productivity and response time by 70% for RTG Materials
Responsibilities:
Liaison between project managers, clients, Subcontractor and vendors to facilitate a smooth working environment from start to finish
Weekly payroll and providing Certified Payroll reports for General Contractors when working as a Subcontractor on all School and DOT Prevailing Wage jobs
Management of employee 401k deposits and reporting
Drafted, compiled and reviewed all financial compilations for owners’ review
Work closely with Accountant in preparation and filing of all tax related general ledger issues. (Sales tax, CBT, Annual Business Tax, Quarterly, interim & year-end tax filings)
CORE STRENGHTS & SKILLS
Proficient in QuickBooks Pro, Excel & Adobe scanning
Excellent written and communication skills & establishing interpersonal relationships with customers, employees, vendors and contractors
Goal & detailed oriented with strong work ethics & organizational skills
Coordinator of 401K & human resource related employee benefit issues
Credit card payment processing
EDUCATION
Trenton State College – Bachelor of Science in Business Management (1980 – 1989)
Middlesex County College – Associates in Business Management (1982 – 1985)