Bellmore, NY *****
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Helen Towey
Experience
February 2012 – March 2021 Farrell Fritz, PC Uniondale, NY
Paralegal
Assist in the preparation and filing of applications for site plan review, subdivisions, variances and special use permits in the towns and villages throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Coordinate hearing preparation, including the mailing of notices, required sign postings, and the preparation of hearing exhibits.
Prepare applications submitted to Nassau and Suffolk Counties and to their respective agencies and departments, particularly specializing in applications to the Suffolk County Department of Health Services and Suffolk County Department of Public Works
Prepared full Excel Spread Sheets for the Attorneys regarding the status of all of their clients.
Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Coordinator
February 2012-October 2019
Daily client deposits and disbursements.
Provide accounting department and partners with daily cash report. Managing all escrow accounts, including opening and closing of interest bearing accounts. Reconcile approximately fifty bank statements monthly.
Provide senior accountant and CFO with daily cash analysis including all escrow account balances
2005-September 2011 Holiday Organization Westbury, NY
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Assisted controller with accounting functions for nine separate business entities
Sole individual responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable and assisted in managing three commercial properties
Monthly Rent Roll of multiple commercial buildings
Managed accounts receivable to guarantee timely tenant payment
Enter and process new tenant leases and termination of old leases
Monthly invoicing of four Homeowner Associations
Managed and issued financial reports for Homeowner Associations
Assisted in the turnover control for three homeowners associations
Multiple monthly bank reconciliations
Assisted in preparation of monthly and yearly financial statements
2000-2005 Oheka Management Corp. Huntington, NY
Assistant Controller
Coordinated monthly closing, including financial statements
Multiple bank account reconciliation.
Accounts Receivable Manager.
Accounts Payable Manager, handling all relations with vendors.
Successfully negotiated directly with insurance brokers to bring the company’s health insurance to a substantially lower cost without compromising the coverage.
Oversaw all aspects of computer training, purchasing and communication with outside IT company.
Assisted in preparations of yearly tax returns.
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Quickbooks, Aderant, Outlook