Nonprofit Accounting and Financial Operations Specialist

Mary Ebner

Mahwah, NJ 201-***-****

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Detail-oriented accounting and finance professional with extensive experience managing general ledger activity, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and grant-related transactions in nonprofit and religious organization settings. Brings a long track record of supporting accurate month-end and quarter-end reporting, processing high-volume financial activity, and maintaining organized records across billing, tuition, membership, payroll, and operating expenses. Known for strong analytical skills, accuracy, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in deadline-driven environments while supporting day-to-day accounting operations. Offers hands-on expertise in donation processing, grant distributions, investment analysis support, and financial statement preparation, along with advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office. Communicates effectively in English, Greek, and Spanish and works collaboratively with staff, leadership, vendors, and donors to keep financial operations running smoothly.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Supported the processing of approximately $300 million in annual donations and grant distributions while helping maintain accurate general ledger activity and financial operations.

• Contributed to monthly analysis and tracking of investment activity tied to approximately $250 million in total assets.

• Managed payroll processing, accounts payable, and quarterly financial statement support for a long-established nonprofit financial environment.

• Oversaw billing, receipts, tuition collection, membership fee processing, payroll, and 1099 issuance for preschool and religious school operations.

• Built more than two decades of progressive accounting experience across nonprofit, education, and membership-based organizations.

CORE SKILLS

General Ledger Financial Reporting Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bookkeeping Payroll Processing Account Reconciliation Grant Processing Donation Processing Investment Analysis Support

Quarterly Financial Statements Billing Tuition Processing Membership Fee Processing

Operating Expense Management 1099 Preparation Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Data Accuracy Organization Communication Collaboration Time Management Problem-Solving Customer Service

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY

Controller 03/03 – Present

• Oversaw general ledger and daily accounting operations for a high-volume nonprofit.

• Processed donations and grants totaling approximately $300M annually.

• Analyzed monthly investments tied to approximately $250M in assets.

• Supported preparation of quarterly financial statements.

• Managed payroll processing for accuracy and timeliness.

• Administered accounts payable and payment workflows.

Congregation B’nai Jeshurun Short Hills, NJ

Accounting / Bookkeeping Specialist 01/96 – 12/03

• Managed billing, receipts, and financial records for school and membership programs.

• Processed tuition payments and membership fees consistently.

• Paid operating expenses to support daily operations.

• Handled payroll processing and payroll records.

• Issued 1099s and supported year-end reporting.

• Maintained accurate accounting documentation and records.

EDUCATION

Lehman College, New York, NY

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

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