CHERYL DONARUMO
Shelton, CT ***** 203-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
PROFILE
Highly skilled and accomplished bookkeeping and administrative professional with a strong focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable reconciliations, customer service, vendor invoice processing, combined with excellent software skills and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS
Over 40 years of full Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience.
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for assigned tasks.
Detail oriented and multi-task to get the job done.
Data Entry, Excel and QuickBooks Desktop and Online.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook; Vision; Vision Pro; Oracle; Great Plains; Concur; QuickBooks; Desktop and Online; NetSuite, Blue Creek, Sage, Teams, Proceed.
WORK EXPERIENCE
ALLEGIANCE TRUCKS, Bridgeport, CT
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST 12/24 – Current
Record and reconcile all payments from checks, cash, EFT, credit cards to customer accounts.
Research and process chargebacks, returns and bad checks.
Reconcile statements and follow up on collections as necessary.
TIGERSUL, INC., Shelton, CT
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST, Contract 12/23 – 4/24
Processed invoices through Blue Creek and Sage software, weekly check runs for Canada and US, as well as weekly expense reports using Concur. Processed paperwork for ACH, Wire and Autopay.
Reconciled monthly credit card account, sales and use tax for accountants, sales expenses, and top ten reports.
Submitted weekly, 4-week projections for managers, submitted monthly, Sales and Use Tax as well as sales reporting and top ten.
MICROBEST, INC., Waterbury, CT 8/23 – 10/23
BOOKKEEPER, Contract
Perform multiple bookkeeping functions including accounts receivable, invoice reviews, bank reconciliations, vendor account database updates, balancing of cash and check receipts.
Focus on productivity, detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
Operated in a deadline-driven self-directed role.
Assisted with outside Auditors.
PRESCO ENGINEERING, Woodbridge, CT 3/18 – 9/22
BOOKKEEPER / EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Processed invoices, expense reports and credit cards.
Reconciled company checkbook and credit cards.
Processed bi-weekly payroll for 25 employees and reconciled vendor statements to assist in monthly closings.
Updated human resource files and accounts payable files electronically and manually.
Streamlined and re-engineered workflows and processes.
PESCE IMPROVEMENT, INC., Norwalk, CT 3/12 – 2/18
BOOKKEEPER / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Part-Time
Processed daily mail, invoices, and checks.
Maintained sales records with payment details and invoices.
Corresponded with vendors regarding invoices, balances due and refunds.
Managed vendor accounts on database to maintain disciplined and accurate bookkeeping.
Established collaborative working relationships with vendors.
Operated in a deadline-driven environment.
Identified opportunities for positive change and new ideas.
COLDWELL BANKER, Oxford, CT 12/12 – 11/17
REAL ESTATE AGENT
Created MLS listings and packages to clients and toured areas visiting homes, placing offers, etc.
Negotiated contracts and coordinated with Lenders, Attorneys, and Inspectors.
Counseled new buyers to enhance sales opportunities.
ORTHOPEDIC & SPORTS MEDICINE, Trumbull, CT 10/09 – 7/12
BOOKKEEPER/HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT
Assisted the CEO and Director of Human Resources with 401(k), insurance and special projects.
Updated the physician’s files with license, contracts, hospital paperwork, etc.
Helped the Records Department to reduce backlog.
Assumed complete ownership and accountability for assigned tasks.
Identified and capitalized on opportunities to achieve continuous quality improvement.
ST. VINCENT’S MEDICAL CENTER, Bridgeport, CT 2/03 – 4/09
BOOKKEEPER/CREDENTIALING SPECIALIST
Processed physicians’ and nurses’ re-appointments and new applications.
Checked background for any red flags.
Ensured that they are up to date with license and essential certifications and presented to the Board for approval.
DIANON, INC., Stratford, CT 5/99 – 1/03
SUPERVISOR OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Oversaw a department of five people, which included Staff Accountants.
Prepared month and year-end closings, reconciled accounts going back a year to have accurate accounting records, developed, and implemented scanning procedures for improved efficiency.
Processed journal entries.
Coached and mentored a high-performance team.
Used key metrics to track performance versus goals.
Instilled pride of workmanship in employees.
EDUCATION
NORWALK HIGH SCHOOL, Norwalk, CT
Graduate