Experienced Senior Accountant
Resume:
JORGE L. DIAZ - RIVERA
**** ******** *** *** **** 305-***-**** mobile
Miami, Fl 33131 *******@***.***
March 2010
Recruiting and Selection Committee:
After fourteen years of experience and hard work in the area of accounting and finance, I am postured for increased responsibility and the challenges afforded a management level position, where I can fully contribute to corporate growth.
When you study my resume, you will see a proven professional with the skill level to handle the demands of a management assignment. I have on many occasions been in charge of matters that deal with key financial elements of the company. As a professional, I am current with government regulations, including those affecting complex human resource issues, a primary factor in the make-up of any forward moving organization.
It is for these reasons, I am requesting a meeting to discuss ways in which my background and training can contribute to your current and future endeavors, be it the implementation of controls and work systems or the allocation of resources where they are most productive.
I look forward to your call.
Cordially,
Jorge L. Diaz-Rivera
Enclosure: resume
JORGE L. DIAZ - RIVERA
1060 Brickell Ave Apt 2013 305-***-**** mobile
Miami, Fl 33131 *******@***.***
OVERVIEW
Finance and accounting professional experienced in top level decision making for large corporate entities. Effectiveness in cash flow management, budgeting and maintaining timely report schedules for top management, government agencies and GAAP . Well organized and focused on the job, with ability to perform under the pressure of multiple reporting deadlines. Excellent supervisory and training capabilities for staff collaborators.
EXPERIENCE
PRESTIGE BUILDER GROUP Miami, FL
Accounting Supervisor April 2005 to September 2009
Direct reporting to CFO on matters related to Financial Statements, Treasury, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for a leading builder, specialized in condo conversions, complex and land development, ventures and successful commercial and industrial projects. Coordinate and assist with end of the month closing process including timely and accurate preparation for journal entries. Plan and assist external audits. Conduct special accounting projects and reports requested by the top management. Supervise five staff members at various levels.
FIFTEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT Miami, FL
Senior Property Accountant August 2004 to April 2005
Direct reporting to Controller on matter related to Fixed Assets, Account Payable, Receivable, Payroll for a real estate organization that has historically focused on providing safe, decent, and affordable rental housing in growing U.S. markets in the Southeast, Southwest and California. Prepare the monthly financial statements, journal entries, accruals, analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts and bank reconciliation. Contribute to the annual budget, participate in the monthly closing process, and conduct special accounting projects reports requested by top management.
COMPAÑÍA DE AGUAS DE PUERTO RICO, INC. (Vivendi) San Juan, PR
Senior Accountant April 2000 to August 2004
Full accounting cycle responsibilities with key role in Treasury handling the daily investment process through BBVA. Revenues consisted of $15 million/month fee and $2.5 million/month in re-billable expense. Oversight for inventories, fixed assets, payables, receivables, cash position forecasts, intercompany reports and financial statements. Prepared annual budget, cost analysis and variances for capital and service projects. Analysis and reconciliation of the general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries. Assisted the external auditors. Liaison with VP of Administration and Engineering department. Recruited, trained and supervised four accountants and consolidated the reporting package for headquarters in Spain.
Led a special project that resulted in a decrease in receivables from $18 million to $9 million.
Responsible to coordinate the financial procedures for each region for the “Agua Para Todos” project.
JORGE L. DIAZ - RIVERA
1060 Brickell Ave Apt 2013 305-***-**** mobile
Miami, Fl 33131 *******@***.***
BANCO SANTANDER PR San Juan, PR
Staff Accountant June 1995 to March 2000
Worked on the full accounting cycle with major involvement in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports, analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, bank deposits and bank reconciliation. Cash flow estimates. Calculated sales commissions, interests payable, discounts on revenue from quotations. Assisted internal/external auditors. Supervised two accountant employees. Prepare Financial Commissioner's report and consolidated the reporting package for headquarters in Spain.
Developed working procedures that resulted in increased efficiencies in payables.
EDUCATION
INTER AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO San Juan, PR
BBA Business Administration, Major in Accounting
SKILLS
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), QuickBooks Enterprises, Peachtree 8.0, MAS 90, Yardi, Dun & Bradstreet, fully bi-lingual (English & Spanish).
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