JOSEPH M. DILARSO
Finance Professional & Investment Enthusiast
********@*****.*** • 570-***-**** • Dallas, PA.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Social Finance Inc., Boston, MA
“National nonprofit and registered investment advisor. We work with the public, private, and social sectors to build innovative partnerships and investments that measurably improve lives.” Senior Accountant – 2020.03 - 2023.10
• Processed semi-monthly payroll needs for 100+ employees, including onboarding material distribution.
• Managed month-end close activities, ensuring accurate allocation of expenses across accounts and project codes.
• Prepared and recorded GAAP revenue recognition journal entries, identifying and rectifying $100K+ in missed revenue.
• Reconciled balance sheet schedules, bank accounts, and investment accounts to ensure financial integrity.
• Supported internal and external audits by preparing requested schedules and supporting documents. Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc., Newton, MA
“Largest U.S. childcare and employer-sponsored childcare provider. It also provides back-up childcare and elder care, tuition program management, education advising, and student loan repayment programs. Accountant II – 2018.11 - 2020.03
• Performed accounting for new centers under development and special financial projects as needed.
• Conducted month-end close activities, including revenue and expense analysis and variance reporting.
• Reviewed and validated revenue accruals to enhance financial statement accuracy.
• Partnered with center directors to provide accounting expertise and financial insights. Accountant I – 2017.04 - 2018.11
• Developed an automated Excel model that streamlined the monthly revenue accrual process, earning department-wide recognition.
• Reviewed legal contracts to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements.
• Prepared profit and loss statements for various divisions’ centers by analyzing operating results, providing accounting guidance to directors, and performing balance sheet reconciliations. Passionate finance professional with a demonstrated history of emphasizing accuracy and organizational skills while maintaining a strong sense of integrity. Knowledgeable in various financial practices, data
analytics, and software applications. Skillful in
analyzing and forming a narrative from financial data. Valuable accounting experience gained from industry leaders working in various organizations from the
public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Technical GAAP accounting
System implementations
Budgeting, forecasting & analysis
Process design and re-engineering
Payroll tax accounting
ASC 606 revenue recognition
Columbia Tech, Westborough, MA
“Provides comprehensive product development and commercialization services to ensure products are launched on time, on budget and with unconditional compliance.”
StaƯ Accountant – 2015.08 - 2017.04
• Prepared journal entries, reconciled accounts, and generated financial reports for budgeting and forecasting.
• Assisted in audit preparations and ensured compliance with internal controls.
• Identified and reconciled charges on corporate purchasing accounts. EDUCATION
Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI – 2011 – 2015
“A private university which enrolls approximately 4,100 undergraduate and 300 graduate students in eight schools. These schools oƯer more than 50 liberal arts majors and professional degrees.” Mario J. Gabelli School of Business (AACSB accredited)
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance, Minor in History.
• Served as a full-time Resident Assistant, providing leadership and mentorship to first-year students. TECHNICAL & GENERAL SKILLS
o Oracle Peoplesoft o Workday o Independent Research o Month-End Close o Microsoft 365 o G:Drive o Critical Thinking o Audit Support o ADP o 1099s o Communication o Variance Analysis
o Sage Intacct o W-2s/W-4s/W-9s o Analytical Skills o Forecasting & Budgeting o Bill.com o GAAP Accounting o Writing o Tax Compliance o Expensify o IRS Audits o Time Management o Regulatory Reporting o Lastpass o P/L Statements o Leadership o Investment Management o Slack/Teams/Zoom o ASC 606 o Problem-solving o AP and AR Management References available upon request.