Financial Operations & Accounting Specialist

Nadja Adelson-Gordon

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KEY SKILLS

Financial Management & Reporting SAP, QuickBooks, Excel Bank Reconciliations Discrepancy Resolution Client Relations Staff Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accounting Assistant / Inmate Accounts Manager

SCI Chester, Chester, PA 2016 – Present

Oversee daily inmate financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

Utilize IOCMS and GRAVITY to maintain up-to-date financial records and account balances.

Prepare and distribute monthly account statements for inmates.

Process court-mandated fines, fees, and deductions in compliance with legal regulations.

Facilitate secure fund transfers for inmates relocating between facilities.

Train and supervise staff in financial procedures and account management best practices.

Manage service subscriptions, such as in-cell television, and corresponding payments.

Generate financial reports to ensure compliance with Department of Corrections (DOC) regulations.

Accounting Assistant / Accountant I

Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Spring City, PA 2002 – 2016

Managed financial records and accounts for 169 residents, handling deposits, petty cash, and disbursements.

Processed accounts payable, reconciled statements, and resolved financial discrepancies.

Collaborated with purchasing and finance teams to ensure accurate transactions.

Utilized SAP, QuickBooks, and Matrix for various accounting tasks.

Newman Fitch Altheim Myers, LLP – New York, NY 1997 – 2002

Accounts Payable / Receivable – Legal Accounting Department

Provided accounting support in a mid-size law firm, ensuring compliance with legal billing procedures and financial regulations.

Managed accounts receivable by recording daily client payments and maintaining accurate billing records for legal services.

Prepared and issued vendor and operational checks in accordance with firm policies and attorney approval workflows.

Performed monthly bank reconciliations and assisted with trust account tracking to ensure proper handling of client funds.

Entered general ledger transactions and supported end-of-month and year-end closings for audit and tax preparation.

Processed expense reimbursements and departmental invoices with attention to confidentiality and case-specific coding.

EDUCATION

B.S. in Business Administration, College of New Rochelle, NY

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Microsoft Excel, Word QuickBooks, Matrix, SAP, IOCMS, GRAVITY

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