MARJORIE THEUS, CNAP

516-***-**** ad00ts@r.postjobfree.com LINKEDIN.COM/IN/MARJORIETHEUS

Experienced Senior Accountant, Audit Consultant, Senior Payroll Tax Accountant, and NYS Notary Public with a proven track record of delivering accurate financial analysis and ensuring compliance. Proficient in utilizing industry-leading tools such as QuickBooks, Excel, and SAP to streamline operations and enhance financial reporting efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex audits, identifying and mitigating risks, and providing valuable insights to drive strategic decision-making. Successfully managed payroll tax processes, including calculations, filings, and reconciliations for a payroll volume of over 500 employees. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

QuickBooks, Traverse, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Great Plains, Lawson, McCraken, Microbank GEAC, Accpac, PCAnywhere, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Lotus Smart Suite, Lotus 1-2-3: Int, Ceridian Dayforce, Intacct, SAP, Bill.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Payroll Tax Accountant LIU POST 05/2022 - Present Calculate and process federal, NYS, and Medicare taxes for payroll transactions, handling over 1,000 monthly payments.

• Execute monthly reconciliation of fringe benefits for a diverse workforce of 500+ employees.

• Utilize advanced payroll software such as PeopleSoft streamline payroll tax calculations and reporting.

• Join forces with teams including HR and finance to address discrepancies and resolve payroll tax-related issues.

• Formulate and maintain detailed documentation and controls to ensure accuracy and mitigate risks, resulting in zero tax penalties or audits during tenure.

Accountant (Contract) DRB CONSULTING 01/2022 - 05/2022 Completed 50+ bank reconciliations and accurately recorded journal entries, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.

• Assisted in the development of financial models using Excel, allowing for accurate forecasting and budgeting.

• Leveraged QuickBooks software to streamline and automate financial processes, resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency.

• Collaborated with stakeholders to analyze financial data and reconcile discrepancies, resulting in a 95% reduction in errors.

• Prepared monthly financial reports and presented findings to leadership, highlighting KPIs and cost-saving measures.

• Employed time-tracking software to monitor hours and expenses, leading to a 15% reduction in billing discrepancies. Accounting Analyst (Contract) NEDERLANDER PRODUCING INC. OF AMERICA 08/2021 - 01/2022 Efficiently entered data for both non-union and union staff, processing payroll for over 200 employees using Ceridian Dayforce.

• Administered and evaluated fixed assets and general accounting transactions (A/P and A/R).

• Orchestrated over 40 monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations using SAP accounting software.

• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and compliance with established accounting standards throughout all tasks.

• Preserved and updated financial records for each theatre, recording receipts and payments in accordance with GAAP.

• Examined and audited accounts, resulting in the preparation of journal entries, cash flow projections, and cost settlements.

• Identified and resolved discrepancies by scrutinizing sales reports and cross-referencing them with PaymentTech reports and AmeX transactions.

Account Payable (A/P) Accountant (Contract) EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF LI 04/2021 - 08/2021 Processed and paid up to 100 invoices per week for churches in the Diocese, ensuring accurate coding and timely payments.

• Maintained and reconciled monthly credit card expense reports for 30 church accounts, identifying discrepancies.

• Used Intacct Accounting Software to efficiently track and manage financial transactions, streamlining payment processes.

• Reconciled travel expenses for over 50 staff members, ensuring compliance with established budget guidelines and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

• Embedded a new invoice tracking system, resulting in a 20% reduction in payment errors and improving overall efficiency.

• Proactively partnered with Church Administrators and vendors to resolve payment disputes, decreasing outstanding invoices and improving vendor relationships.

Accountant AAGRAPEVINE INC. 04/2015 - 04/2021

Managed accounting initiatives and engaged leadership teams, increasing efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.

• Functioned as an Assistant Controller, supporting general accounting (A/P and A/R) transactions.

• Key contributor in transferring all financials from Traverse to QuickBooks during COVID-19.

• Successfully reconciled inter-company accounts, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

• Assisted Controller with general accounting duties and monthly close, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks.

• Processed authorized invoices and handled accounts payable and receivable functions, averaging 200 monthly transactions.

• Reported daily cash flow and reconciled accounts, resulting in accurate financial statements and improved decision-making.

• Prepared and posted an average of 10 journal entries per month, maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

A/R Accountant and Audit Consultant 1199 UNION (KForce) 09/2013 - 01/2015 Led a team of 3 in a large-scale reconciliation project for a client’s pension, benefits, training, education, and job security funds during the transition to a new accounting system.

• Assessed liabilities and contributions from 3 major funds (LVH, HC, and New York) with 265 employees.

• Audited and reconciled receivables for over 20 union member employees, resulting in fully documented reconciliation reports and proposed amendments based on findings.

• Reconciled SEIU 1199's accounts receivable roll-forward spreadsheets to the live accounting system, improving accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.

A/R and A/P Accounting Consultant AMIKA 01/2012 - 09/2013 Accurately processed and monitored payments, expenditures, and payroll system using QuickBooks for multiple clients, resulting in accurate financial records and timely payments being made.

• Ensured that vendors and suppliers were paid within time limits, meeting 100% of payment deadlines.

• Completed over 9 short-term assignments for clients, delivering high-quality work and meeting all project deadlines, resulting in client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.

• Improved efficiency by implementing streamlined accounting processes, reducing processing time by 30%.

• Managed and maintained financial data for clients, accurately reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies, resulting in 99% accuracy in financial reporting.

Senior Accountant SCO FAMILY OF SERVICES 03/2005 - 01/2012 Successfully utilized Lawson and PeopleSoft accounting systems to accurately enter over 100 journal entries per month, ensuring the timely and accurate recording of financial transactions.

• Administered and evaluated fixed assets and general accounting (A/R and A/P) transactions.

• Reconciled over 50 monthly accounts, resulting in a 95% accuracy rate and mitigating the financial risks.

• Generated and presented 20 ad-hoc reports per quarter, providing key financial insights to senior management to aid in decision-making.

• Mentored and trained a Junior Accountant in key accounting functions, boosting efficiency and accuracy.

• Assisted with the implementation of a new accounting software system, reducing manual accounting tasks. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting Brooklyn College, CUNY Certified Not-For-Profit Accounting Professional (CNAP) Robin Hood Foundation NYS Notary Public

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