Accountant
Resume:
CHRISTINE ODONNELL
*a Rocky Neck Ave
Gloucester MA 01930
********@*****.***
SUMMARY: Accomplished Accounting Manager with in-depth, hands-on, “roll up your sleeves” experience in Human Resources, Payroll, Reconciliations and Financials. Ability to rapidly assess a situation and deliver targeted solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner. Proven ability to work in difficult and constantly changing situations by adapting creative solutions to fit the circumstances.
Robert Half Consultant (April 2023 to August 2024)
(New England Conservatory, City Year, Brookwood School)
Interim Accounting -Consultant
Month end journal entries
Assist with month/quarter/year-end closing procedures such as review of reconciliations
Set up new procedure for processing credit cards though Excel upload
Train staff in new procedures
The Broad Institute (through Robert Half) (April 2021 to March 2023)
Interim Accounting Manager-Consultant
Review and posting of journal entries prepared by Accounting Team
Preparation of journal entries
Assist with month/quarter/year-end closing procedures such as review of reconciliations
Assist with preparation of schedules to support the financial statement audit
Review of quarterly financial statements and flux analysis
Recording investment returns in our financial system
Sponsored research agreements to assist in determination of revenue recognition treatment
Concur review, posting and reconciliation
Tax Notices
Culbert Healthcare (February 2018 to April 2021)
Senior Accounting Manager
Manage two Staff Accountants
Oversea AP, Employee setup and maintenance, SOW, Deposits, and Contracts
Design and Implement training schedule
Multi-state Payroll - over 100 employees, many in several states in ADP
Proprietary Billing by client producing 130 invoices per month
Researched past credits on books from 2015 and cleaned up
Cash flow management and Collections
Monthly End Close with Journals, Accruals, and Reporting
Sync and setup cross platform transfers from BillQuick to QuickBooks
Winter Wyman & Beacon Hill (February 2017 to February 2018)
Senior Accountant - Consultant
Handle all AR, AP including deposits, checks and entry into Agresso System
Paychex Accounting including Import to Accounting Software
All Human Resources for US Entity including on-board paperwork, E-Verify, Cobra, Management for transition to new Medical Insurance, Safe Harbor 401k to cover high earning employees, and End of Year Reporting
Work with outside CPA firm on variety of issues (i.e. Stock Purchases, new offices)
Monthly End Close and Financial Reporting
International Wires and Deposits
Annual Reports for Entities
Software Upgrade
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Robert Half (October 2014 to January 2017)
Senior Accountant - Consultant
Donor Audits & Financials
Perform Cost Allocations to projects
Maintenance of Equipment Contracts and Insurance Policies
Backup Payroll and Accounting Functions
Tax Filing – Census, Property Tax, Top 4 Consultants & Year End Audit
Create Draft and Final for DYCD Contracts.
Responsible for Budget and Spreadsheets to monitor spending across Departments.
Prepare account analysis and reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
Preform Audit of Large Accounts and Correct Accuracy with Outside Vendors
Meet with Partners and Staff to Explore Situation with Disgruntled Employee.
Negotiate New Contract Between Employee and Firm.
Research Purchases and Negotiate New Contracts for Dedicated Law System.
Clients include Biga Bread (bakery/catering), Bell National (non-profit education), Nathanson & Goldberg (Law Firm), Cambridge Family & Children Services (non-profit), Last Mile Health, Italian Home for Children (non-profit), Lily’s Pasta, and more
South Natick Law (May 2008 to present)
Senior Accountant - Consultant
Prepare, Account Analysis and Reconciliation of General Ledger Accounts
Triple Reconciliations of IOLTA Accounts
Partners Meeting to go over finding and Set New Route of Action
Lead on Year End Close Including work with Outside CPA Firm and Creation of K-1
Negotiate contracts with Vendors saving company over $15k yearly
Camp Ramah in New England (May 2012 to April 2014)
Finance
Spearheaded work to Increase Donations– 1st year up 40K, 2nd year projecting 55K+
Responsible for All Accounting: AR, Collections, AP, GL and Payroll
Year End Financial Reporting - Audit Review with Outside CPA, 1099’s and Form 990
Learned and Integrated Camper Software with Peachtree
Supervise and Train both Year-Round and Summer Staff
Payroll & HR Paperwork for 350+ employees
Accounting & Bookkeeping Company (June 2007 to April 2012)
Accounting Manager
Human Resources
Responsible for Month End Journals & Bank Statements
Year End Financial Reporting including Auditing Accounts and Taxes
Set-up Financial Procedures and Sales Analyst for Locations
Financial Reporting and Payroll
Clients include Car Care (car detailing/snow plow), Boys & Girls Club, Fast Signs, Medical Staffing Group, and more
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Concord Consortium (March 2001 to May 2007)
Controller
A-133 Audit Preparations
Tax Returns including 941, 2-2’s, and 1099’s
Responsible for Monthly Closing including Accruals
Accounts Receivable, Billing and Collections
Implemented Purchasing Procedure in compliance with Regulations
Verifying that Travel Reports Match Government Regulations
Credit Card Statements
Management of HR, AP and Payroll Staff
Delphi Communications Systems, Inc. (January 2000 to February 2001)
Assistant Operation Manager
Processed payroll timesheets to verify accuracy and proper distribution
Accounts payable, collections, and accounts receivable
Coordinated company growth by attaining office space and scheduling contractors
Responsible for all Human Resource duties including incoming resumes, scheduling interviews, hiring and training employees on benefits
Organized an internal Web scheduling procedure for all employees
Maintained Office space for both maintenance when needed and cleaning
Made company purchases including furniture, office supplies, phones, and copiers
EDUCATION:
CONTROLLER WORKSHOP (2-DAY Controller Training through SkillPath)
Review of Financial Statements, Policies, and Reports
REGIS COLLEGE
Math Major (3.2 G.P.A. Math), Bachelor of Arts
Minor in Computer and Economics
SOFTWARE: QUICKBOOKS, SAP, BILLQUICK, MIP/Sage, FILEMAKER, MS OFFICE, SALESFORCE, ERP
HOBBIES: Kayaking, Photography, Hiking, Team Wild Women – Skydiving and more.
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