WANDA
CHASTAIN
*.*.*.******@*****.***
Pensacola, FL 32501
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SKILLS
Invoice Processing
Inventory Tracking
Quickbooks, Yardi, Sage
Statutory Reporting
Vendor Management
Financial Statements Expertise
Payroll Administration
Accounting
Financial Recordkeeping
Fiscal Budgeting Knowledge
Project Management
Accounts Receivable
Confidential Document Control
Time Tracking
Audit Preparation
Cloud Accounting
Record Preparation
Account Reconciliation
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Finance
Financial Management
Advanced Computer Skills
Customer Relations
Auditing
Accounts Payable
FTP
MS Office Expert
Bank Statement Reconciliation
Financial Reporting
Risk Management
Full-Cycle Accounting
PeopleSoft Expert
Superior Attention to Detail
Business Development
Exceptional Organization
EDUCATION
CTU
Colorado Springs, CO • 02/1996
BSBA: Business Administration
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
WORK HISTORY
Januk - CORPORATE OPERATIONS OFFICER
Garden City, NY • 12/2007 - 01/2024
Parker Holdings – Full Charge Accounting Administrator
Malverne, NY • 01/1995 - 12/2008
Equitable Of New York - Corporate Finance Executive Assistant NYC • 01/1980 - 01/1995
Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts to obtain best prices and value for money.
Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
Analyzed financial data to assist in budget creation and forecasting.
Reduced financial discrepancies through transaction monitoring and management.
Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
Used knowledge of local laws to comply with reporting requirements.
Developed and implemented procedures to improve accounting efficiency.
Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.
Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
Contributed to business development efforts to drive revenue and meet corporate objectives.
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