Eileen Ariza
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Pangea Productions Inc.
Miami, FL
Accountant
. Monthly internal financial reporting income statements, cash flow,
balance sheet, and inventory levels
. Maintain filing and payment deadlines of federal and state taxes
. Responsible for accounts receivables and payables
. Review analyze and update standard costs, product margins and cost
variances, advise to improve revenue and profits
. Inventory control analysis on a weekly basis, recommended alternatives
to avoid surplus and increase savings by adjusting purchasing strategy
. Profitability analysis and evaluation of new products, including
pricing relative to the market as well as establishing appropriate
markups
. Acted as a liaison between the company and CPA firm
Hines
Miami, FL
Staff Accountant III
2008-2009
. Primary accounting contact between corporate located in Houston, TX,
property management, engineering and leasing
. G/L accounting for a portfolio of properties
. Balance sheet and income statement account reconciliation and analysis
. Assist in preparation of annual operating budgets and monitor
variances
. Billing and expense reconciliation of 120 tenants
. Review approve and manage A/P and A/R
. Process subcontractor request for payments and audit for contract
compliance
. Sarbanes-Oxley, FASB 13 related analysis, documentation, and
compliance
Norwegian Cruise Lines, Contract assignment through K Force
Miami, FL
Senior Accountant
2007-2008
. Monthly monitoring and variance analysis of actual versus
forecasted/budget of ground operations
. Assist in month-end close, record journal entries, analyze and
reconcile various balance sheet and P&L Accounts
. Monthly reconciliation and analysis of coupons, bonus rewards and
sales incentive programs, and related accruals
. Ensure all payments in reservation system are accurately recorded to
general ledger as they relate to specific accounts
. Review nightly interface between reservation system and general ledger
system to insure the correct journal entries are created. Make related
adjustments as needed
. Sarbanes-Oxley related analysis, documentation, and compliance
Lennar Corporation
Miami, FL
Staff Accountant
2007
. Performing month end close of joint venture projects for consolidation
. Preparation of financial statements, monthly supporting schedules and
cash flows reports
. Collaborate with project managers in the projections and developments
of several ongoing project budgets
. CDD Draw request with AIA applications, review, analyze and maintain
budget schedules
. G/L maintenance, record journal entries, account reconciliations and
variance analysis
. Prepare and post weekly and monthly journal entries for accrual of WIP
and cost associated with projects
. Assist with Sarbanes Oxley compliance, and internal audit
. Loan, Bond and bank account reconciliations
. Liaison between the company and CPA firm of joint venture partners
Fidelity Quickpay, LLC
Miami, FL
Tax Compliance Specialist
2006-2007
. Research and establish multi-state tax compliance system for new out
of state clients
. Reconcile federal tax accounts for liability management and compliance
of over 200 clients
. Communicate with the IRS, and multiple state departments of revenue,
and division of labor for compliance and resolution of client tax
issues
. Maintain filing and payment deadlines of federal and state payroll
taxes for over 200 clients
Xtreme Reptiles, Inc.
Miami, FL
Owner
2002-2009
. Responsible for all financial reporting including financial
statements, budgeting, forecasts, and variance analyses
. Inventory control in order to avoid surplus and increase cost savings
by improving purchasing strategy
. Manage federal and state tax compliance, oversee the completion of
accurate tax returns to minimize tax liability
. Responsible for accounts receivables and payables
. Negotiate employee benefits plan, process and customize internal
payroll procedures to expedite data analysis and accuracy
. Coordinate the acquisition of new headquarters facility
. Negotiate with national and international wholesale clients and
vendors
. Managed retail and wholesale sales operations
. Responsible for staff of 10, hiring, training, evaluation, and
supervision
B.V. Mazzeo & Co. CPA's
Miami, FL
Jr. Accountant
1998-2002
. Financial statement preparation, review and analysis
. Journal entries, bank reconciliations, and reconciliations of general
ledgers
. Managed accounts receivables, payables, and payroll for all clients
. Prepared state, local and federal tax returns
. Assisted with financial audits including the compilation of audit
packages
. Directly supported management in the monthly gathering and organizing
of financial and quantitative information of corporate clients
. Quickly mastered software required for the position
. Expedited write up by developing new form of data processing using the
existing software
De La Vega & Morgade CPA's
Miami, FL
Administrative Assistant
1998
. Journal entries, bank reconciliations, and reconciliations of
general ledgers
. Analysis and coding of raw data, answered phones, appointment
scheduling and general clerical support during tax season
EDUCATION
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
May 2006
Computer Microsoft Office, JD Edwards, People Soft, Freestyle Connect,
Lotus Notes, Outlook, QuickBooks, EasyAcct, SaxTax, Summit Apex
Software
Language Fluent in English and Spanish