Finance and Office Manager

With a diverse career spanning finance, office management, bookkeeping, and administrative support, Deborah brings a wealth of experience across multiple industries. She has a strong background in accounting, database management, and operational efficiency, supporting organizations ranging from corporate giants like General Electric and Knolls Atomic Power Lab to nonprofit entities such as the United Way of New York State.

Currently serving as Finance and Office Manager for the United Way of New York State, Deborah is responsible for bookkeeping, payroll, budgeting, audit preparation, and general office management. She expertly utilizes QuickBooks Online, Gusto Payroll, and Microsoft Office 365 to maintain financial accuracy and streamline operations. Her role also includes board support, equipment maintenance, and website management using WordPress.

Previously, she contributed her skills to Gerald D’Agostino, CPA, as a bookkeeper, reconciling accounts and preparing financial statements. At the Self-Advocacy Association of NYS, she provided essential fiscal and administrative assistance, handling payroll, purchasing, and board meeting support.

Earlier in her career, Deborah spent a decade as Office Manager at Interactive Instruments, Inc., overseeing all aspects of office operations, including accounting, purchasing, payroll, and shipping coordination for domestic and international orders.

Her tenure at General Electric saw her developing databases for gas and steam turbine spare parts, integrating pricing structures into company systems, and working with materials logistics.

Beyond her financial and administrative expertise, Deborah has a background in publishing, having manually typed the manuscript for Tattooing A to Z by Ted Naydan for Huck Spaulding. She also worked as a Freelance Editor and eBook Formatter, refining publications for Kindle Direct Publishing.

Deborah holds a Regents Diploma from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School, where she earned the Lenora Guzzo Memorial Award. She has continued her education through home study courses, on-the-job training, and computer coursework at Schenectady County Community College.