Customer Service Accounting
Resume:
Eric G. Flores
Caguas, PR 00725
*************@*****.***
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Senior Accountant / Controller
Results- and detail-driven accounting and finance professional with
comprehensive experience with G/L, A/P, A/R, Bank Reconciliation, Trial
Balance, Payroll, Financial Report and year-end adjustment, and personal /
business related tax and informative return. Proactive approach and
business driven mindset directed to productivity measurements, cost
containment and margin optimization. Excellent presentation and
communication skills in Spanish and English.
Professional Strengths
V Management of the full accounting cycle in compliance with GAAP
V Preparation and analysis of financial statements
V Groundwork for chart-of-accounts and management of daily journal
transactions
V Assessment of financial data accuracy and completeness
V Structure and compliance of operational standards and timelines for
reporting processes
V Budget preparation and control
V Payroll administration
V Cash-flow management and forecasts
V Electronic tax filings
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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ELEVATOR SPECIALTY GROUP, INC., San Juan, PR
2002-present
Controller
Recruited to structure and direct Accounting and Finance Division; define
and maintain internal controls, and secure all required operating permits
for startup company. Hold full oversight for GL accounting, revenue
recognition, accounts payable, accounts receivable (billing and
collections), payroll, taxes, and internal and external financial reporting
to portray the actual financial condition to senior partners. Additionally
handle all HR and administrative functions including recruiting, selection
and supervision of six-member support staff.
V Identified high potentials, coached and developed talent to assume
greater responsibilities within Accounting Division.
V Developed internal control systems, enhancing operational efficiency
and compliance with GAAP.
V Implemented fiscal policies that enabled corporation to operate
without debt.
DELTA ELEVATOR SYSTEMS, INC., San Juan, PR
1997-2002
Controller
Directed core accounting functions including revenue accountability, budget
preparation and allocation, receivable and payable expediency, taxes, and
analysis of structures and processes to ensure optimum profitability and
positive cash flow. Performed revenue, balance sheet, and payroll
reconciliations, account analysis, and completed/analyzed financial
statements for year-end adjustments and closing procedures. Guided
functions of two accounting professionals.
V Improved collection methods lowering DSO from 68 days to 30 (below
company directive of 35 days).
V Researched legal alternatives that led to 20% reduction in state
taxes.
V Defined and deployed monitoring system to gage productivity of field
technicians and veracity of service tickets, reducing overtime pay and
improving customer satisfaction.
LACSA AIRLINES, San Juan, PR
1995-1997
Finance Manager
Came on board as senior local officer to manage and control GL accounting
including payroll, revenue accounting, and expenses for Puerto Rico hub of
Costa Rican airliner. Performed monthly analysis and reconciliation of
liabilities/receivables, repair orders, and fee payable accounts. Directed
and supervised 25 subordinates; administered benefits, vacation and sick
leave; maintained standards and resolved problems associated with baggage
claim, customer service and quality standards.
V Structured new accounting system as subsidiary of C.R.O.I. to comply
with local and international standards.
V Built sophisticated Excel spreadsheets to capture timely financial
data and control costs.
V Formed Management Task Force challenged to analyze and scrutinize
invoices, saving more than 10% in out of pocket expenses.
SE N M NDEZ, San Juan, PR
1994-1995
Assistant Controller
Supported corporate Controller with direct accountability for general
ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and monthly
reporting. Verified daily cash flow, deposits, and prepared month-end
reports. Authorized signature for payroll and supplier payments.
Supervised five direct reports.
JUAN PEDRO TORRES MORENO, CPA, Bayam n, PR
1990-1994
CPA Assistant
Managed accounting cycle for small- and medium-sized businesses of full-
service CPA firm with extensive finance, accounting, and general ledger
bookkeeping, and taxes. Controlled and executed a broad array of services
including recording and reconciling revenue, expense, and payroll
transactions; managing accounts payable and accounts receivable,
reconciling bank statements; preparing and posting journal entries; and
closing books at year-end.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting
1995
University of Puerto Rico, Bayam n Campus, Bayam n, PR
Lamber's CPA Review
2009
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
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IGLESIA CRISTIANA DISCIPULOS DE CRISTO, Bayamon, PR
Prepared request, successfully secured and manage $200K construction loan
in collaboration with contracted architect.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
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Windows/Vista; QuickBooks, Peachtree, PR Soft, MS Office Suite (Word,
Excel, Outlook)
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