Accounts Payable General Ledger
Resume:
ASSUNTA PAGANO
*************@*****.***
Education
Master of Science in Accounting (Anticipated 2027)
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science in Accounting (2023)
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts in Business (2016)
Brookdale Community College
Professional Experience
Hill Barth & King, LLC – Holmdel, NJ
Associate July 2021 – April 2025
Maintain accurate financial records for multiple clients, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, accruals, and general ledger entries.
Reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly to ensure consistency and accuracy across all financial accounts.
Prepare and post journal entries, adjusting entries, and month-end closings.
Prepare financial statements and management reports for internal and client use.
Gather and organize client documentation for annual and quarterly tax returns (individual, corporate, and partnership).
Generate 1099s, W-2s, and sales tax filings in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Assist in resolving tax notices and correspondence with the IRS and state agencies.
Communicate regularly with clients to clarify discrepancies, provide updates, and answer financial questions.
Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks (Desktop and Online), Xero, and Sage to streamline bookkeeping tasks and reporting.
Act as gatekeeper for office QuickBooks Online, managing user roles and ensuring data security.
Train office interns and new associates on bookkeeping procedures, accounting software, and firm protocols.
Edwards Ingram, LLC – Eatontown, NJ
Bookkeeping Manager Nov 2020 – Mar 2021
Manage client write-up work using QuickBooks Desktop and Online.
Reconcile accounts and resolve outstanding balances.
Conduct trial balance and general ledger analysis.
Prepare complete financial statements including balance sheet and cash flow.
Addeo, Polacco & Penta, LLC – Eatontown, NJ
Bookkeeper Oct 2016 – Mar 2020
Prepare individual tax returns (1040) using Lacerte.
Perform year-end trial balance and ledger analysis.
Create organized workpaper files and maintain accurate records.
Sharp Bookkeeping Service, LLC – Point Pleasant, NJ
Payroll Specialist Jul 2016 – Oct 2016
Oversee full-service payroll operations, including quarterly and annual filings.
Canell, Kozek & Co., LLC – Freehold, NJ
Tax Preparer / Bookkeeper Feb 2016 – Apr 2016
Prepare 1040 returns using ProSeries; conducted bookkeeping using QuickBooks.
Bellu Memoli, LLC – Toms River, NJ
Bookkeeper / Accountant Jun 2015 – Nov 2015
Manage payroll and sales tax filings; perform bookkeeping with QuickBooks.
Kelleher, Petzold & Company – Red Bank, NJ
Bookkeeper Jan 2015 – Jun 2015
Perform write-up services and e-filed tax returns for clients.
Lawson, Rescinio, Schibell & Associates, PC – Oakhurst, NJ
Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant Sep 2004 – Jun 2014
Prepare financial statements and tax filings; maintained trust accounting.
Conduct bank reconciliations, payroll, and sales tax reporting.
Communicate with tax authorities on behalf of clients.
Support office administration and filing systems.
Skills
Accounting Software: QuickBooks (Desktop & Online), Xero, Sage, Lacerte, ProSeries, CCH ProSystem
Tools & Office: Excel, Word, WordPerfect
Core Areas: Bookkeeping, Payroll, Sales Tax, Tax Preparation, Bank Reconciliations, Financial Statements
Languages: Fluent in Italian
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