Maria M. LaValle

Scarsdale, New York

Cell 914-***-**** * adfxab@r.postjobfree.com

Detail oriented, high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. Ability to train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

EXPERIENCE:

CohnReznick, LLP, White Plains, NY 2012 – 2019

Executive Assistant/Tax Processor

Provide Administrative support to Tax Partner and Tax Department

Process and deliver tax returns to clients; as well as Government Agencies [on Client’s behalf]

Track and process all correspondences for Tax Department utilizing (GFR and CaseWare)

(i.e.) Tax Engagement letters, Tax Notices, POA, India and Third Party forms

Served as Office Services liaison to outside Vendors and Realty agent’s management

Responsible for inventory, ordering and stocking of all office supplies

Set-up and handle Tax season dinners, Saturday breakfast & lunch and late night snacks

(Seamless and outside restaurants and catering facilities)

Coordinate with National and Local IT service desk for repairs and supplies

Process Account Receivables (client checks)-daily deposit utilizing M&T banking system

Stamp mail (Neopost machine), FedEx & Certified Mail (PS Ship)

Served on Social Impact Committee for Charity, Community and Employee Events Westchester Choice Realty, Scarsdale, NY 2008 - 2012 Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Ernst & Young LLP, New York, NY 1998 - 2008

Associate/Assistant Supervisor

Fraud & Investigation Dispute Services, Quality & Risk Management Groups

Promoted to Associate/Assistant Supervisor for outstanding work product

Provide support to Supervisor for day-to-day processes

Manage the department is Supervisor’s absence

Advise and Support the firm both on an International and National basis for all clearance approval processes [SOX issues and SEC regulations]

Compose various correspondence to high-level executives explaining and obtaining approvals for cases in which there are GAAS, GAAP, Expert Witness Testimony, ADR matters, Law and Accounting issues involved in the search

Provide support and process work for all PIIL [Bankruptcy/connection check searches]

Investigate, research and compile data by extracting information in the utilization of 20 different [Internal & External] databases Executive Assistant/Restructuring & Reorganization and Corporate Finance 1995 - 1998

Provide staff support to various Partners and Senior Managers

Organize, process, review and submit T&E for partners

Process telephone runs, fax and copying expenses; for all NY R&R professionals; coordinate with paraprofessionals to ensure client chargeback for all Chapter 11 cases

Interact with Russian Embassy to obtain Visas for Corporate Finance personnel

Coordinate materials and information with outside vendor for newspaper print ads

Maintain and purchase inventory; organize and coordinate plan of yearly department outing EDUCATION: The College of Westchester (Associate Degree), White Plains, NY