JENNIFER SCOLARO
Cleveland, OH 44111
216-***-**** *******@*********.***
SUMMARY
Accountant with 20+ years experience in diverse environments and roles from large corporate to small financial office. .
Financial Statements
General Ledger
A/P & A/R
Reconciliations
Payroll
Inventory
Cash Management
Banking
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PARKLAND MANAGEMENT COMPANY, Cleveland, OH 2014 - 2019
Single Family Investment Office
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Prepared and input journal entries into general ledger for an accurate month end and year end closing process.
Prepared and reviewed monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports and statements for accuracy, resolving issues. Rollover financial software for each period close.
Reconciled monthly bank accounts and credit card transaction statements resolving any discrepancies.
Reconcile Balance Sheet, Income, Expense accounts monthly and resolve variances and discrepancies and provided supporting documentation for corrections.
Maintained fund schedules to comply with contributions made monthly or annually by check or through the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.
Assisted in delivery of personal Charitable Services.
Managed account balance of the Donor Advised Fund at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and transfer money when funds are low.
Processed payroll for client’s household employees.
Assisted with annual budgeting and prepared periodic actual to budget variance reporting.
Maintained client records and assists in preparation of various internal reports.
Paid client bills though Quickbooks, processed payments, including assistance in fielding client inquiry, resolving issues.
Maintained electronic and paper files of paid invoices, correspondence files.
Assist other personnel as liaison with client’s household employees.
Assisted with special projects as needed.
OHIO CARPENTERS’ FRINGE BENEFITS FUND OFFICE, Cleveland, OH 2001-2013
Accountant
Perform monthly bank reconciliations for benefit/pension funds ($200 million net assets-annuity / $2.2 billion-pension / 2012 fiscal year $100 million contributions)
Manage all payroll related issues for an office staff of 29, (timecards, vacation/sick days).
Prepare general ledger entries and account reconciliations for Pension, Annuity and Fringe Benefit Funds.
Interacted with Key Bank for all banking matters, including wire transfers, deposits, discrepancies, deposit checks through Key Capture system.
Maintained accounts payable/receivable for multiple funds.
Maintained weekly cash transfer reconciliation for 50 funds plus third party entities.
Maintained monthly general ledger for Real Estate rental activity.
Assisted in the preparation of quarterly financial statements.
Assisted outside auditors with annual audit.
Facilitated negotiations of Union contract.
BP OIL/STANDARD OIL, Cleveland, OH 1980 - 2000
Inventory Control Analyst
Trained staff to perform book-to-physical analysis, reconciliation activities, monthly financial closings, transaction processing and research. Participated in transition from an in-house back office and accounting system to an Oracle-based ERP system.
Analyzed and ensured the accuracy of daily pipeline tickets and barge transactions and resolved discrepancies. Worked with third parties to resolve differences and ensure proper payment.
Balanced accounts and monitored working capital by preparing month-end financial closing entries and working with other internal divisions.
Performed reconciliation activities for over 30 Midwest company facilities, including terminals, pipelines and refineries. Prepared book-to-physical entries and investigated variances.
Database Administrator
Administrator for the Prices Database, which provided daily product prices (fuel & non-fuel) for 700+ retail locations. Master File Coordinator for the key business segments within BP. Processed system updates to setup new locations and/or change product offerings across multiple locations.
Marketing Analyst
Managed accounting activities and transaction processing for the company-operated service stations. Analyzed the inventory transaction data from Retail back office systems through BP-network systems to company book ledgers. Managed the daily activities of inventory control clerks and participated in all system upgrades and associated testing procedures.
Senior Accountant
Validated inventory dollar amount for cash sales, company-use (gain/loss), known variance, inventory valuations and deliveries from terminals and warehouses for entry into financial reports. Managed the financial and inventory records for fuel and non-fuel monthly activities for company-operated service stations.
Accounting Associate
Generated daily stock reports and analyzed monthly variance reports to ensure accurate ledgers. Coordinated intercompany transactions flows through a variety of transactions processing systems. Analyzed all stock-related errors, cleared all suspended transactions and prepared journal entries to close accounts.
EDUCATION & SKILLS
Accounting Coursework, Baldwin Wallace College and Cuyahoga Community College
Systems training through SAIC and Oracle.
Microsoft Office, Paychex Flex, Quickbooks, Adobe Acrobat, Advent Axys, Workpaper Manager, Worldox, SnapScan, SEI Archway Accounting Software, Oracle Financials and ERP system, Business Objects, MAS90, MAS200, AS400, IBM/VAX/VMS Accounting System Environments.
ACTIVITIES
Camp Cheerful, Volunteer in the Therapeutic Horse riding program for the mentally/physically challenged children and adults
Another Chance Equine Rescue, Past Board Member and Treasurer.
Cleveland Mounted Police Charitable Trust, 501 (c) (3). Organize fundraising events
Horseback riding, animal care – horses, dogs, cats, and animals in need.