Elgin Cepeda Alicea

Jardines de Barcelona, B-**, St #6 ( Juncos, PR 00777 ( Phone: 939-397-

****/787-***-****

( Email: abj2pr@r.postjobfree.com

Career Goal: Accounting Manager / Sr. Accountant / Controller/Financial

Analyst

With comprehensive experience in

CONSTRUCTION COSTS PUBLIC ACCOUNTING

GENERAL ACCOUNTING

CASH MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL

MANAGEMENT/ANALYSIS STAFF MANAGEMENT

REPORTING/DOCUMENTATION PLANNING/SCHEDULING

BUSINESS ANALYSIS

TAXATION

BUDGET PREPARATION/ADMINISTRATION

GAAP

Pro-active and results-oriented with broad experience in all aspects of accounting

and financial management. Demonstrated hands-on management style in the development

and implementation of strategic plans to ensure company growth. Solid planning and

organizational skills in coordinating all aspects of each project form inception

through completion. Sees the big picture and plans appropriate strategies to achieve

results. Well-disciplined with proven abilities to manage multiple assignments

efficiently under extreme pressure while meeting tight deadline schedules. Strong

team builder and facilitator, fosters an atmosphere that encourages highly talented

accounting professionals to balance high-level skills with maximum production.

Ascertains needs and goals, streamlines existing operations, turns around

unprofitable functions, envisions new concepts and future trends, and follows

through with development, direction, and accomplishment. Effectively communicates

direction, commits people to action, and conveys complex information in easily

understood formats. Computer literate.

Fundamental accounting knowledge of Financial Statements, Taxation and Auditing

Procedures.

Motivated, efficient, accurate detail and people oriented.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Peachtree, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office and other Accounting Programs knowledge.

Prepared Daily and Monthly Accounting Reports such as: Accounts Receivables,

Accounts Payables, General Ledger, Profit and Loss Statements, Trial Balance, etc.

Prepared Project Work on Hands and Cost to Complete Analysis

Assisting Management in provide information for Payment and Performance Bonds.

Assisted Certified Public Accountants with Tax Returns and Financial Statements for

Individuals, Partnerships and Corporations.

Education

2000 Universidad del Turabo Gurabo, PR

. Fifth Year B.B.A., Business Administration Concentration in

Accounting.

1987 Instituto de Banca

Rio Piedras, PR

. Banking Course with Accounting Concentration

Experience

2013 to present Highbrow Tek

St. Paul, MN

Work from Home Administrator/Corporate Recruiter

. We provide Leads for Information Technology Jobs Positions as

Cisco Data/Network Engineer, Cisco Voice Engineer, C# Net

Developers, .NET Developers, using IT Recruiters, Job Board

Sites as Craiglist, Dice.com, Startwire.com, Indeed, etc

. We recruit all kind of IT Professional for outsource our

services to many IT Companies across all USA. We handle our

recruitment paperwork, contracts, W9, W4, Payroll Taxes, etc,

until they start to work.

2012 to Present Computer &

Software Professionals, Inc Gurabo, PR

Accountant

. Accomplishes accounting human resource objectives by recruiting,

selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching,

counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job

expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing

job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions;

enforcing policies and procedures.

. Achieves accounting operational objectives by contributing

accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans

and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing

production, productivity, quality, and customer-service

standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying

trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.

. Meets accounting financial objectives by forecasting

requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling

expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective

actions.

. Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses;

coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of

financial data; preparing special reports.

. Maintains accounting controls by establishing a chart of

accounts; defining accounting policies and procedures.

. Guides other departments by researching and interpreting

accounting policy; applying observations and recommendations to

operational issues.

. Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls.

. Avoids legal challenges by understanding current and proposed

legislation; enforcing accounting regulations; recommending new

procedures.

. Protects organization's value by keeping information

confidential.

. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational

opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining

personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

. Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing

related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications: Developing Budgets, Legal Compliance, Tracking

Budget Expenses, SFAS Rules, Accounting, Managing Processes, Reporting

Research Results, Management Proficiency, Coordination, Motivating Others,

Attention to Detail

2010 to Present Blackpoint

Management, LLC Guaynabo, PR

Cost Accountant

. Responsible of Maintenance, Tracking and Forecast all Project Cost per

Project (28 Projects) that's include REO's, Loan Reestructuration and

Foreclosure Projects

. In charge of Accounts Payables per Project since Quotation thru Payment.

. Posting all Expenditures Per Project

. Maintenance all Insurance Policy per Project Update and in the Terms.

. Calculate Monthly Management Fees.

Key results:

Built a finely tuned accounting department, fostering a collaborative

environment that improved productivity, individual accountability and team

morale.

Revamped G/L, financial systems, reports and schedules to improve forecast

precision and standardize reporting procedures.

Negotiated below-market lease on prime office space that included $100K in

facility improvements embedded into agreement.

Completed comprehensive valuation analysis and credit review of acquisition

target, and played a key role in the due diligence effort that was crucial

to successful merger.

Uncovered $125K in accounting overpayments during a six-month period and

delivered a 20% expense reduction through analytical studies of business

performance.

2005 to 2010 Nipro

Medical of Puerto Rico Carolina, PR

Accountant/Administrator

0. Responsible of all Accounting Cycle as Accounts Payables, Accounts

Receivables, General Ledger, Inventory, Payroll per Projects, Payroll

Taxes, Preparation of Cash Flow Daily.

0. Post all Income and Expenses to the correspondent jobs, Job Costing

Reports per Projects as: Job Profitability Reports, Unbilled Job Expenses,

Work on Hand and Cost to Complete.

0. Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Preparation, Presentation

and discussion of Monthly, Quarterly and Annually Financial Statements to

the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

0. Supervision of 5 employees 2 (Accounting Clerk, 3 Secretaries).

0. Coordinate and provide support in annual audit with internal auditors,

Baker Tilly Puerto Rico, walking through accounting processes, explaining,

reviewing procedures. Provide management reports, such as variance

analysis by product line, interpretations for changes in revenue, and

other ad hoc reports to help business executives in decision making

process;

Manage and coach staff of 5 to ensure that all financial information is

processed accurately in a timely manner; provide mentor and oversight for

staffs to help them set career objectives and development plans;

Participate and facilitate system updates to improve efficiency through

working closely with business units, project manager and corporate IT

Key results:

Delivered six-figure cost savings by initiating expense analysis of

equipment lease alternatives, leading to acted-upon leasing

recommendations.

Introduced business process improvements that enhanced A/P functions,

established common vendor files, eliminated duplication and reduced monthly

processing time by 20%.

2002 to 2004 Colegio Coraz n

de Mar a Juncos, PR

Administrator/Accountant

In charge of all Accounting Cycle as:

Accounts payable

Processing and coding invoices with general ledger accounts, oversee

accounts payable aging, timely processing of payments in accordance

with timelines and procedures, check drafting, print check register,

review and process expense reports, reconcile general ledger accounts,

and journal entries. Closing books at month end.

Accounts receivable

Run daily cash receipts, post receipts and payments to appropriate

ledgers. Daily bank deposits.

Reconciling and balancing accounts against the general ledger

Bank reconciliation

Monthly financial statements

Prepare annual sales tax

Process payroll, 1099's and W2's

Interview prospective employees

Order and reconcile inventory

Customer service-handle all complaints and institution issues

Assist External Auditor in Annual Auditing Financial Statements of the

Institution

Direct Supervision of 16 employees

1992 to 2002 Antonio de la Torre,

Inc (General Contractors) Caguas, PR

Accountant

0. Responsible of all Accounting Cycle as Accounts Payables, Accounts

Receivables, General Ledger, Inventory, Payroll per Projects, Payroll

Taxes, Preparation of Cash Flow Daily.

0. Post all Income and Expenses to the correspondent jobs, Job Costing

Reports per Projects as: Job Profitability Reports, Unbilled Job Expenses,

Work on Hand and Cost to Complete.

0. Prepare AIA G702 Contractor Application for Payment Certification for

Bank Payments.

0. Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Preparation, Presentation

and discussion of Monthly, Quarterly and Annually Financial Statements to

the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

Supervision of 5 employees 2 (Accounting Clerk, 3 Secretaries).

Computer Peachtree, QuickBooks, Lotus, Microsoft Office,

Knowledge AS400, Word Perfect, Quattro Pro, Internet, ADP, etc.

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