Human Resources Real Estate
Resume:
LAURA GRAY
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Objective: To join a company where I can make continued contributions in expanding the firm’s
growth and overall quality, while expanding on my own personal and professional growth.
Certifications & Education:
NYS Certified Public Accountant June 2011
Currently pursuing CCIFP certification
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting May 2003
Dowling College, Oakdale, NY
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Experience:
Nature’s Value Inc.
Director of Finance and Administration
January 2022 to present
Oversight of Accounting, Human Resources, Purchasing and Administrative staff.
Managing insurance and banking including mortgages and loans for 4 companies while overseeing the bookkeeping for these and a few other smaller entities, including 3 real estate holdings companies.
Implemented partial delegation of the intercompany billing and monthly close process.
Monthly and periodic financial statements are prepared for the owner and banking relationship.
Maintain communication with the outside accountants to timely file tax returns and issue financial statements.
HR management includes reviews, compliance, disciplinary action, training, payroll, administering the 401(k) and benefits package and ensuring compliance with all audits and filings.
More Roofing & Consulting
Controller
February 2018 to January 2022
Established and maintained strong relationships with project managers, insurers, TPAs, bankers and attorneys.
Assist external accountants by compiling relevant tax documents for preparation of periodic tax projections and tax returns, corporate returns, individual returns and periodic and annual review.
Filing of 5500 and 990.
Contract review and billing management
Oversight of G/L, union payroll processing, month-end close, sales tax compliance and reporting for six related entities.
Created and implemented an effective job costing procedure which greatly improved the integrity of the financial statements.
Created and implemented internal controls and effective procedures and policies in the accounting department to ensure compliance with GAAP, and timely and accurate reporting.
Preparation of reports and compilations, periodic cashflow analysis reported to the CFO & CEO.
Oversaw an extensive sales tax and DOL audit.
Human Resource Management, oversight of Project Management team and accounting department including, training, mentoring and review.
Controller
Health Solutions Plus, Inc
October 2016 to February 2018
Human Resource management, oversight of the accounting department including month-end close, A/R, A/P and ADP Total Source payroll.
Periodic preparation of accounting reports, compilations, annual and monthly cash flow analysis, periodic budgets and forecasts, reported variances to CEO and COO.
Contract maintenance and review, billing management.
Multi-state sales tax compliance management.
Maintenance of accounting records to ensure compliance with GAAP.
Established and maintained relationships with insurance agents, bankers, attorneys and accountants as well as department managers within the organization.
Liaison with external accounting firm for annual audit, preparation of financial statements and tax returns for three entities.
Worked with business broker to prepare company’s valuation, organization chart, procedure manual, prepared performance metrics, including historical and future revenue streams in preparation for the sale of the company.
Saranto Calamas, CPA MBA PC November 2008 – October 2016 Senior Accountant
●Preparation of Corporate and Sub Chapter S tax returns with multiple states.
●Preparation of Partnership, LLC and related tax returns with multiple states.
●Preparation of Non-Profits, Charitable Organizations and Private Foundation tax returns
●Assisted in audits of Non-Profit entities
●Preparation, review and analysis of corporate financials on a quarterly and annual basis.
●Federal and state tax research.
●Monthly accounting and financial updates/reconciliations for assigned clientele.
●Extensive contact and management of client accounts.
●Preparation of individual income tax returns with multiple state filings and tax planning, including
NYS tax credits.
John Senesi, CPA (Internship) January 2002 - April 2002
Staff Accountant
●Preparation and analysis of client financials; utilizing write-ups through CSA, posting cash receipts, cash
disbursements and payroll in preparation of the general ledger.
●Monthly accounting record updates and reconciliations for assigned clientele.
●Participated in a sales tax audits.
●Preparation of quarterly sales tax and payroll tax filings.
Computer Skills / Software Knowledge:
●Tax Software: Pro Series, Lacerte
●Bookkeeping Software: QuickBooks, Great Plains, Creative Solutions, Foundations.
●Misc. Software: Microsoft Office, Office Tools - Practice Management
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