Barbara Fitzgerald
Watertown
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong skills in invoice processing, bank reconciliation, and accounts payable. Committed to ensuring accurate financial operations and supporting audits to drive organizational efficiency.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Assistant
J.M. Forbers & Co. LLP
Boston
02.2012 - 04.2026
- Processed invoices and ensured timely payments to vendors.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for management review, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Reconciled bank statements to ensure account accuracy.
- Organized and provided necessary documentation for audits, facilitating thorough review and compliance.
- Communicated with clients regarding billing inquiries and payment issues.
- Assisted with accounts receivable activities such as invoicing, collections, and deposits.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation, and disbursements, enhancing financial accuracy.
- Maintained the general ledger system to ensure accurate recording of all transactions.
- Managed vendor relationships by ensuring timely payments and resolving disputes.
Accounting Manager
Fit-Z's Bar & Grille
Watertown
06.2007 - 09.2024
- Trained staff on menu offerings and service standards for improved customer experience.
- Managed financial reporting and accounting operations, enhancing accuracy and timeliness for a busy bar and grille.
- Oversaw payroll processes, ensuring timely employee compensation and adherence to compliance standards.
- Trained staff on accounting software and best practices for financial accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations and prepared necessary documentation for audits.
- Supervised accounting tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management, and expense reporting, maintaining operational integrity.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
Accounts Payable Assistant
ML McDonald Co
Watertown
05.2008 - 05.2011
- Processed vendor invoices for timely payment and accurate record-keeping.
- Verified purchase orders against received goods to ensure accuracy.
- Managed expense reports and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Assisted in reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies with vendors.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline accounts payable processes.
- Maintained organized records of payments and vendor communications.
- Reviewed aging reports regularly to ensure timely payments are made.
- Conducted research on past due invoices.
Assistant Accounting Manager
Atrium School
Watertown
05.2001 - 01.2008
- Assisted in payroll processing and addressed employee inquiries.
- Executed monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated month-end closing activities, including thorough account reconciliations, to facilitate timely financial reporting.
- Prepared journal entries, reconciled accounts, and prepared financial reports.
- Developed relationships with vendors and suppliers through effective communication strategies.
- Monitored student payments and addressed inquiries regarding accounts receivables status, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant
Brown, Rudnick, Freed & Gesmer
Boston
05.1991 - 05.2001
- Streamlined client billing and invoicing processes to enhance accuracy and timeliness.
- Processed accounts payable transactions accurately and timely.
- Reconciled bank accounts regularly, identifying and resolving discrepancies to uphold financial integrity.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements and reports.
- Performed daily cash transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, transfers, ensuring accuracy of all records maintained in the general ledger system.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for all accounting records, ensuring easy access and audit readiness.
- Performed administrative tasks related to bookkeeping activities such as filing paperwork or updating databases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Watertown High School
Watertown, MA06-1979
Skills
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Invoice processing
- Invoicing and billing
- Invoicing and collections
- Payment processing
- Expense reporting
- Bank reconciliation
- Account reconciliation
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Journal entries
- Payroll processing
- Bookkeeping principles
- Accounting software
- Quickbooks
- Data entry accuracy
- Vendor relations
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem solving
Timeline
Accounting Assistant
J.M. Forbers & Co. LLP
02.2012 - 04.2026
Accounts Payable Assistant
ML McDonald Co
05.2008 - 05.2011
Accounting Manager
Fit-Z's Bar & Grille
06.2007 - 09.2024
Assistant Accounting Manager
Atrium School
05.2001 - 01.2008
Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant
Brown, Rudnick, Freed & Gesmer
05.1991 - 05.2001
High School Diploma -
Watertown High School