NANCY BETANCOURT

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Plainview, NY **803

516-***-**** acg42o@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Accounting Professional with a 10 year plus strong background in

Financial/Accounting, Budgeting and trend analysis. Experienced in

managing Financial and Accounting functions for both public and private

companies, ranging from small firms to multi-million dollar corporations.

Skilled in all aspects of Accounting from general ledger preparation

through financial statement analysis. Additional expertise includes

accounting systems design and IT system support with significant strengths

in data organization and software trouble -shooting.

SKILLS

. Experience with all aspects of accounting from annual budgeting to

monthly financial reports

. Monitor and review budgets maintenance, expense commitments and

verification of available funding in support of ongoing expenditures;

review financial transactions for verification of funds availability

and internal policies

. Comply policies and procedures through internal audits

. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word

. Process AP, AR to ensure billing and payment accuracy

. Maintain customers database, operation data for management review

. Staff management includes hiring, training, assigning & directing

works, and appraising performance

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Improved efficiency, accuracy and productivity of the Accounting

Department by trained staff on use of various programs including Excel

and ORACLE.

. Ensured compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements by

developing and improving procedures. Cited for thoroughness and

diligence by both internal and external (P.W.C.) auditors.

. Ensured meeting monthly closing deadlines to achieve corporate

requirements by developing procedures and timetables and assigning

responsibilities and due dates to staff.

. Improved timeliness and accuracy of cash flow by developing a rebate

receivable ORACLE database system.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACE Global Imports

Staff Accountant

2013-2014

Prepared balance sheet account analysis and ensured accuracy of financial

statements prepared for monthly closing process. Reviewed monthly variance

explanations and liaison with upper management and financial analysts.

Handled various cash management functions including wire transactions,

monitor cash and bank notifications, bank reconciliations, etc. Assisted in

various projects and other analysis.

H & R BLOCK 2009-

Present

Certified Tax Professional

Prepare individual and small business tax returns. With the focus is on tax

and the ability to multi-task and build working relationships with clients.

Provide effective tax planning strategies, resolve clients' problems and

satisfy their needs. Reconcile clients' audit issues from IRS.

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CHINESE MEDIA Net, Inc.

Financial Analyst (Consultant base)

2008-2009

Coordinated accounting and reporting. Calculation and analysis to ensure

that margin information for the news media advertisements was accurate and

timely in monthly base. Reviewed SOX control documentation, testing and

remediation.

STEPIC MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION CORP., Hicksville, New York 2001-2008

Wholly owned subsidiary of Arrow International

Senior Accountant/IT Specialist

Managed Financial and Accounting functions for a multi-million dollar

medical sales distributor.

Prepared financial statements, cost and budget analysis. Supervising A/P,

A/R and P/R clerks. Liaised with both internal and external auditors for

bi-annual audit processes. Controlled office supply inventory, issued

purchase orders, and facilitates special projects. Adjusted errors and

complaints, issues corrective action. Trained new staff members.

Maintained inventory and Sales Department customer database.

GILMAN & CIOCIA INC., Mineola, New York 2000-2001

Assistant to the Controller

Responsible for all accounting using Great Plains Financial Series

Software. Prepared payroll for 140 offices in several states. Developed

statistical data reports for payroll department. Provided P & L, monthly

reports and variance analysis. Compiled account analysis for outside

auditors.

STATEWIDE INSURANCE COMPANY, Hempstead, New York 1994-2000

Assistant to the Treasurer

Prepared monthly statements, GL, A/R, A/P and bank rec's. Compiled weekly

ADP payroll including employee benefits and sick/vacation day accruals.

Prepared statutory financial statements. Produced Abandoned Property

reports, security investment summaries and specialized insurance reports.

Responded to state authorities with questions related to statutory reports

and produced reports on assessments for N.Y.S. Insurance Dept. Coordinated

major computer software system upgrade including full staff training.

EDUCATION

Accounting / Finance, SUNY Old Westbury (B.S.Candidate)

A.S. Computer Science, Parkland College at Illinois

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

Programming Languages: COBOL, RPG, SQL, PASCAL

PC Software: Advanced Excel (Pivot tables, V- look up, Macros) MS Office,

Oracle DB, APPX, IBM AS400/Systemsi5, UNIX, QuickBooks, Peachtree,

Hyperion, Great Plains

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Board of Trustee at local community church (Personnel and Administration)

since 2005

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