Dyana Martinez
New York, NY ***** 646-***-**** ac4f7l@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY: Staff Accountant with eight years of wide range experience in payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and data entry. Organized with strong problem-solving skills, tremendous attention to detail, and willingness to go above and beyond the job description. Knowledgeable in the training of personnel. Fast learner with proven adaptability to new technologies and applications. Proficient in Word, Excel, Pivot Tables, PowerPoint, Internet research, Quickbooks and Client Write-Up. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Areas of expertise include:
Financial Projections
Tax Research and Compliance
General Ledger/Trial Balance
Financial Statements
Corporate Accounting
Federal, State, and Sales taxes
Tax Return Preparation
Payroll Preparation
Tax Laws
EDUCATION:
Brooklyn College/CUNY, Brooklyn, NY
Masters of Science in Business Economics with a concentration in accounting, – May 2013
Cumulative GPA: 3.5 (Cum Laude)
Medgar Evers College/CUNY, Brooklyn, NY
Bachelors of Science in Accounting, – June 2011
GPA: Major 3.867 Cumulative 3.723 (Summa Cum Laude)
HONORS AND AWARDS:
Medgar Evers College-CUNY, Brooklyn, NY
Presidents List, Fall 2011/ Dean’s List, Spring 2008 – Spring 2011
Treasurer, National Association of Black Accountants, July 2010 – June, 2011
Mentor, Principles of Accounting, February 2009 – June 2011
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
Latin American Business, New York, NY April 2009 – January 2018
Staff Accountant
Correct errors by posting adjusting journal entries to the general ledger
Work with team to prepare for audits and with auditors to smooth completion
Analyze clients’ financial statement variances and effectively communicate those variances to management and the client.
Handle 165 calendar year end closings, individual tax returns, and quarterly/monthly sales taxes of businesses
Prepare Corporation and Partnership income tax returns (Form 1120S, 1120, and 1065) for small business owners.
Prepare regularly balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports for business loan proposals, mortgage modifications, and projections of future business growth when requested by clients
Collect data and journalize transactions daily into a range of 85 businesses to the general ledger to maintain accurate records and call clients when anything unusual occurs in their business accounts
Train 4 to 6 co-workers on how to use the Accounting Software when updates or new approaches arise to enhance the effectiveness of business. Perform some receptionist/clerical duties
Provide technical assistance to co-workers when discrepancies in the payroll, tax software, or the general ledger occur
Manage 1099 processing for business clients; reconcile/confirm vendor information and distribute 1099’s
Manage to prepare, make and schedule tax payments, e-file 143 weekly/quarterly payroll reports that consist of 10-25 employees each; by contacting the clients on a weekly basis
Accounting
Journalized transactions, reconciled bank statements and payroll summaries. Conducted analysis of cash receipts, disbursements, and depreciation.
oHired into full-time position after receiving BS in Accounting, due to excellent performance as a volunteer.
Isabella Geriatric Center, New York, NY 2004 – 2006
Caring Partner/Recreation Assistant
Provided companionship to residents/
Transported residents to and from various locations and assisted nursing staff in the care of elderly
Assisted with decorations for different occasions