Paula A. Leber

***** ********* *****, **********, ******** 21754

Cell Phone: 240-***-**** – ad1gyv@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

Seeking a challenging position within a highly regarded organization to utilize my current skills and further my knowledge, while allowing me the opportunity to contribute to the grown of the organization.

Experience:

04/16 – Present – Swift Systems, IT Management Company – Frederick MD\ Accountant, Payroll Specialist and A/R Manager

02/16 - 04/16 Brodsky, Renehan, Pearlstein & Bouquet, Esquire – Gaithersburg, MD Office Manager/HR Manager – Family Law Firm

01/80- 12/15 Antonelli, Terry, Stout & Kraus, LLP – Washington DC Controller Intellectual Property Law Firm

CONTROLLER

Supervision of Accounts Receivable - Posting and Proving Cash Receipts, Preparing Monthly listing of Outstanding Invoices for clients; handling all correspondence with clients in reference to account balance; reconciliation of their account upon request; preparation of month end statements, close of year; Handled all correspondence with Clients in reference to balance, Aging, Payment set up etc. Prepared aging reports to partners and prepared letters to clients based on aging.

Accounts Payable – Reconciling of American Express Account on monthly basis(450,000 – 550,000), entering of all payables into computer system, handling all correspondence with outside consultants in reference to billing; Preparation of 1099’s at year end, update and maintain vendors correspondence

Daily Banking & Reconciling: Close relationship with our primary bank manager, prepares application for line of credit, Reconciliation and posting of

(5) banking accounts through general ledger; Preparation of deposits; daily logins to bank computer to download wires as received; ordering wires, process daily mail and enter all checks and process for deposit

Financial Reporting – Prepared Cash statements, Equity in Capital Accounts and Profit/Loss Statements on a monthly basis. Prepared summaries on the Accounts Receivable and an up to date Aging/Receipts report for the clients of the firm. Engaged in preparation of letters to our clients that were i.e., 30, 60, 90 and 120 days in arrears

Payroll - – Tracking and posting of Leave on daily basis for staff and posting to payroll module and leave records; posting overtime to payroll & reconciling; reconciling payroll from payroll company and posting to general ledger; reconciliation of quarterly payroll reports and annual reports

General Ledger - Posting journal entries on monthly basis, both general ledger and computer and proving through trial balance; drafts and entering conversion amount into accounts payable for billing;

Foreign Drafts – Purchasing of foreign drafts for our international clients, comparing rates, ordering and entering into the accounts payable to ensure proper billing of the drafts; purchasing ACH transfers online

Liaison with outside accountant – handling annual closing of books and preparation of Year End Financial Statements and K-1’s for partners

Qualifications:

Exceptional accounting skills with over 30 years of experience, conscientious and thorough with meticulous attention to detail; ability to easily grasp complex situations; adapt and learn quickly; passion for deadline-driven, high-volume environments; detail- oriented multi-tasked with the ability to balance competing priorities and tight deadlines; known for quality, timely completion of projects, comfortable working both independently and as an integral member of a legal team; strong interpersonal and organizational skill, management of accounts payable and accounts receivable team; energetic and diplomatic; strong Excel knowledge and skills, Calculator fluent, Perfect Law knowledge and skills;

Solomon knowledge and skills; QuickBooks, Perfect law software, Excel reporting and excellent typing ability (80-110 wpm

Education:

University of Maryland, College Park

Graduated 1974 from Parkdale High School with Honors ALA continued legal management classes

Referrals:

Available upon request

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