Aileen Diaz

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A proactive, results oriented financial professional with the ability to implement resolutions that improve bottom line profitability. Combines expert strategic and tactical financial expertise with strong qualifications on general management, human resources management, and transaction structuring/negotiations. Proficient in budget reporting, financial analysis and increasing company efficiencies. A proven leader with superior management and staff development skills coupled with a demonstrated ability to manage departments and reduce costs while maintaining quality. Computer Experience includes Microsoft Office.

Area of Expertise

Financial Analysis

Accounting Management

Staff Development

Auditing

Budgets Development & Reporting

Cost Reduction

Strategic Planning

Human Resource Management

Accounts Payables/Receivables

Payroll

Senior Level Negotiations

Systems Planning

Professional Experience

Apollo Jets, LLC, Manhattan, NY Mar 2010 – present

Controller

Handle day to day General Ledger activities and all aspects of Banking, A/P, A/R functions

Prepare Annual Budget and review with Management.

Handle and responsible for Human Resources, Payroll and Social Benefits.

Handle all aspects of Financial Month End and Year End Closing in QuickBooks

Prepare 1099’s and Federal Excise tax returns

New Dimension, LLC, Moonachie, NJ Oct 2009 – Feb 2010

Controller

Handle all aspects of AR, AP and General Ledger functions through Made2Manage system.

Daily cash forecast, AR cash application via checks, wire and credit card transactions.

Prepare weekly Disbursements, run checks and register.

Implemented various Cash Management services and utilizes their benefits and accuracy.

Perform Month End and Year End Closing – bank reconciliation, balance sheet analysis, set up accruals, and adjusting entries.

Halcyon Jets, Inc., NY City 2007 - Sept.2009

Assistant Controller

Direct the activities of the Corporate Accounting Department for the accurate and timely distribution of the financial management report.

Implemented the accounting software and handled all the transfer of information in the system.

Work with Internal auditors in placing various financial and operational policies and procedures to maintain a system of internal controls.

Manage AR, AP, GL functions and applications.

Perform Month End Closing – Bank reconciliation, Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts analysis.

Prepare commission statements and payable based on the company’s procedures and payment structure.

Handle and Administer Human Resources and benefits including payroll processing, maintain payroll records, medical insurance, and 401k.

Assist CFO on 10-Q filings.

Perform Year End processing.

Peco Pallet, Inc. Yonkers, NY 2004-2007

Assistant Controller

Administer the activities of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable respectively to ensure accurate management of aging components including billings and cash receipts application; and timely processing of checks, expense reports, petty cash reconciliation etc. Ongoing evaluation of service providers.

Manage Human Resources including payroll preparation, maintenance of personnel records, and benefits administration i.e 401k, Flex Pay, and various corporate insurance policies.

Supervise Office Management in coordination with receptionist including office supplies purchasing and control, Telephone Operations and Facilities Management.

Analyze and process Financial Month End Close, reviewing and verifying that all revenues have been billed and all expenses booked or accrued.

Quarterly Balance Sheet reconciliations.

Work extensively with the auditors to ensure compliance with GAAP in coordination with the Controller; and perform Year End processing close in Navision.

Assist Controller if needed.

Rohde & Liesenfeld, Inc., New York, NY

Controller

1998 to 2004

Direct overall financial operations for this firm specializing in international freight forwarding with over 50 employees in the United States.

Handle all aspects of Human Resource functions including termination and hiring; coordinate payroll processing for 50 employees with ADP.

Create budgets that resulted in cost cutting and reduced overhead; implemented guidelines and procedures for facilities, communications, health insurance.

Administer Budgets for CEO and assist in financial analysis for corporate negotiations.

Structure and implement ongoing financial planning to maintain profitability and reduce costs.

Key Accomplishments:

Recommended an outside agency to handle employee benefits plan decreasing employee contributions to 17%.

Assisted in implementing new accounting software (Navision) and managed the transfer of information while managing both systems simultaneously resulting in zero system downtime.

Kuehne & Nagel, Inc., Jersey City, NJ

Senior Accountant

1988 to 1998

Handled reporting and forecasting for year-end exhibits for this international freight forwarder.

Reconciled depreciation of fixed assets with trial balance; created and managed reporting for three subsidiary companies.

Prepared and edited preliminary P & L accounts nationwide and streamlined worksheet processes for P&L statements.

Created Annual budgets and expense reports and prepared Profit Share Commission statements.

Early Career Development

E.S. Sutton Corp., Jersey City, N.J.

BOOKKEEPER

1986 to 1988

Education

Jersey City State College, Jersey City, NJ

B.S. Accounting, 1986

Software/Technical Skills

Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint

QuickBooks, Navision Financials, Made2Manage

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