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Jennifer Ripa-Silvia

Jennifer Ripa-Silvia

New London, CT, US

 

About 

I'm a Staff Accountant with ten years of various accounting experience under my belt.  I am well versed in most aspects of operational accounting as well as basic Human Resources.  I am currently looking for a full-time accounting position and will gladly commute to Hartford, New Haven or Providence, RI. 

Employment 

Jewish Alliance of Greater RI, Providence, RI, US, Accountant

* Helped research, design, implement and train staff on new accounting software and new payroll system, including remapping the Chart of Accounts
* Processed biweekly Payroll and basic HR using Paychex Payroll, Paychex Human Resources, and Paychex Time and Labor Online modules
* Assisted with year-end tax and audit preparations including Form 990
* Backed up the bookkeeper with Accounts Payable, check runs and Accounts Receivable
* Monthly and yearly journal entries and accruals
* Monthly bank reconciliations and auditing the G/L for variances
* Ad hoc reporting
* Expert level use of MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
* Multiple bank account reconciliations
* Revenue recognition for investments based on monthly investment results

Jun 2005 - Aug 2012
 

Aquidneck Collision, Portsmouth, RI, US, Front Office Manager

* Reorganized filing system and streamlined billing process
* Provided customer service, billing and collections
* Implemented and maintained inventory control system
* Use of ADP Automotive Repair Software for estimates

Jul 2004 - Jun 2005
 

ICSL Clinical Studies, Providence, RI, US, Accounting Coordinator

* Audited study revenue by site and did reconciliations
* Collected over $1 million in old receivables (one year and older)
* Responsible for milestone billing for all 60+ study sites
* Worked with Budget & Contract Dept. to improve revenue and collections

Dec 2000 - Jun 2004
 

Education 

Rhode Island College, Providence, RI, US, Bachelors, Accounting

Accounting Concentration

Sep 2006 - May 2009
 

Portsmouth High School, Portsmouth, RI, US, High School, General Education

General Studies

Sep 1985 - May 1989
 

Awards 

Accounting Student Award, 1st Place

Was voted the top Accounting student in my graduating class by the accounting teachers of Rhode Island College.

2009
 

Skills