Business Office Manager

JACQUELINE PELLEGRINO 15475 N 181st Ave, Surprise, AZ 85388 Jiljulp3@gmail.com (623) 218-6527 cell (623) 695-3287 Business Office Manager Extensively experienced and goal-oriented Business Office Manager with a demonstrated track record of leading the preparation and analysis of financial reports to summarize and forecast financial position. Proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of financial management systems and implementation of process improvements. Talented leader directing highly skilled financial management teams to support achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives. Core competencies include: • Accounting Management • Financial Analysis • Forecasting • Human Resources • Cash Management • Budgeting • Cost Reductions • Payroll • Technology Integration • P-Card Coordinator • Efficiency Improvements CAREER EXPERIENCE The Forum at Desert Harbor – Business Office Manager September 2005 – Present Business Office Manager Directed financial management functions including development of monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets. Oversee general accounting functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, and cash management. Administer all financial management systems, evaluating and integrating new applications. Interact with Executive Director and Regional Director of Operations concerning financial forecasts and reports. Liaison between corporate P-card administrator and managers who have cards and make sure their purchases are coded properly and sent to corporate every month. Support liaison for human resources/payroll for new hires, benefits coordination and punch detail management.  During transition of ownership, implemented new software and training of new policy and procedure and guided department heads with new budget and financial general ledger questions.  Strategically restructured financial reporting processes in accordance with new owner organizational changes.  Served as key leader in effectively managing new central supply software and implementation of training in online capital expenditure processing.  Established necessity, credit limits and distribution of p-cards and maintain policy and procedure for proper use and coding of purchases.  Assisted Human Resource Manager with background checks, drug testing and TB testing, and entire hiring process. Also assisted in reconciling biweekly payroll totals, telephone reporting of worker compensation reports and correction to erroneous payroll punches. Phoenix Eye Surgical Center – June 2004 – September 2005 Business Office Manager. Prepared financial reports in accordance with business plan. Compiled periodic financial reporting packages for senior management. Carried out internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency/accuracy. Trained all business office staff on new software program. Responsible for producing and collection of all private and insurance payments, petty cash and deposits. I maintained inventory for all office supplies and forms and was responsible for upkeep of all office equipment. Dennis J. Arinella, M.D. – Assistant Office Manager/Billing Supervisor 1981 - 2004 Assistant Office Manager/Billing Supervisor Closed and prepared monthly financial statements and audit reports. Performed monthly account reconciliations and monitored general ledger transactions. Worked in collaboration with administrator to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information in support of overall business objectives. Carried out general ledger functions, including account analysis and reconciliation, journal entries, and AR/AP. Prepared financial statements Key Achievements:  Coordinated intense collection of insurance and Medicaid payments through identification of inaccurate vendor denials.  Increased productivity levels by providing key contributions toward automation of account reconciliation processes.  Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve corporate objectives. References upon request .

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