Manager Human Resources
Resume:
Isabel Arana
Email: *********@********.***
Address: * ******* ****
City: Paramus
State: NJ
Zip: 07652
Country: USA
Phone: 201-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $70,000
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ISABEL ARANA
ISABEL ARANA
9 Cypress Lane, Paramus, NJ 07652
arana_isabel @yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Accounting Manager
Accomplished Accounting Management professional with demonstrated expertise to optimize financial performance of companies in a variety of industries. Experienced in all facets of accounting including general/cost accounting, revenue forecasting, accounts payable/accounts receivable, collections, cash flow projections, budgeting and payroll. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to conduct strategic account reviews and project budgets variances. Very adaptable and resourceful. Solid work ethic and highly developed interpersonal skills. Fluent in Spanish.
AREAS OF STRENGTH
Accounting Management General & Cost Accounting Revenue Forecasting
Process Improvement Budget Administration
Cash Flow Projections Collections Client Relationship Management.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
DHS Systems Inc., Orangeburg, NY 2012 Present
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Manage the month end/year end close cycle.
Quarterly/Annually 941 Reconciliation. Asset Maintenance.
Revenue Recognition.
Review GL accounts for posting errors, etc. Pre-paid accruals, Customer over/short payments. Record Depreciation.
Fiscal Budgets. Bank Reconciliations. Prepare assigned reports for upper management. Create and Maintain Budget vs. Actual reports for all cost units and cost centers.
Review Corp. credit card charges and direct payables as to cost allocation.
Tulfra Realty, LLC, Rochelle Park, New Jersey 2007 to 2011
Accounting Manager
Responsible for the general accounting of 48 + properties and 7 + construction projects, all with individually structured ownership. Managed a staff of two.
Record re-occurring entries (depreciation, amortization, etc.).
Prepare financials for lenders, outside accountant review, and tax filings.
Review Tax Returns to ensure integrity of information.
Create and maintain accounting files for new construction projects. Compare budget to actual. Prepare contract billings (AIA format) for funding. Project Closing documents. Maintain budgets; investigate cost over-runs. Meet with project managers to review project forecast as well as percentage of completion for accurate cash flow projections.
Prepare and submit funding applications to lenders. Explain budget overages/shortages. Ensure compliance of Vendor/Subcontractor Insurance.
Process progress payments and lien waivers to/from subcontractors, vendors etc.
Bank liaison
Prepare inter-company billings, such as rent, management fees, construction management charges, marketing, etc.
TBS CONTROLS, LLC, Allendale, New Jersey 2003 to 2007
Accounting Manager /Assistant Controller
Responsible for daily operations of the Accounting Department. Identify and implement
process improvements to streamline procedures and increase efficiency and productivity.
Involvement in progress of work, to effectively establish percentage of completion for WIP reports, billing, and collection purposes. Collections.
Work in Progress Schedule for accounting and bonding purposes.
Review contract requirements in terms of insurance needs, billing instructions, special forms, Certified Payroll, special document filings, etc.
Project cost accounting. Investigate cost over-runs and potential charge backs
Assist outside accounting firm with the preparation of audited financial statements, quarter/year-end closings. Journal entries. Month/year-end closing. Classify transactions. Bank reconciliations.
Review and approve expense reports for Sales team.
Maintain integrity of inventory by reviewing counter sales transactions, job material transactions, cost transfers, etc.
NJ office Human Resources. Managed a staff of 8.
CRAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Hackensack, New Jersey 2001 to12003
Assistant Controller
Responsible for daily operations of the Accounting Department. Identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity.
Revenue Forecasting. Develop and maintain budgets.
Benefits Administrator. Manage 401K fund and Employee Benefit Fund.
Union, as well as State/Local compliance of mandatory filings (Manning Reports, Certified Payroll, etc.).
Project cost accounting. Investigate cost over-runs, process change orders and potential charge backs.
Work In Progress Schedule for accounting and bonding purposes.
Generate internal financial statements.
Assist outside accounting firm with the preparation of audited financial statements, quarter/year-end closings and tax filings for main company and five subsidiaries.
Maintain General Leger, Journal entries. Month/year-end closing. Re-classify transactions. Bank reconciliations.
INVENSYS BUILDING SYSTEMS, Mahwah, New Jersey 1996 to 2001
Branch Business Manager
Managed a staff of eighteen to include Payables, Receivables, Service, Administrative, Counter Sales and Warehouse. Main branch and two satellite offices.
Work closely with Area, Branch and Financial Managers in financial reviews. Process Improvements.
Budgeting, Revenue Forecasting, Project Costs. Project Accounting. Statistical Reports
Review P/L statements. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Collections.
Involvement in progress of work, to effectively establish percentage of completion for WIP reports, billing, and collection purposes. Collections.
Maintain integrity of inventory by reviewing counter sales transactions, job material transactions, cost transfers, etc.
Review and approve expense reports.
Area Human Resources representative. Responsible for enrollment and processing of new hires.
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC., Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey 1990 to 1996
Area Accounting Manager
Responsibilities encompassed overseeing daily operations of the area office, reporting directly to both Area General Manager and Financial Manager Direct reporting to Chief Financial Officer.
Manage a staff of 12 to include Human Resources, Warehouse, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Payroll (100 + union employees).
Processed and maintained employee enrollment in various company benefit plans.
Maintained Affirmative Action census, as well as other compliance reports.
Benefits compliance administrator for 10 Union Locals.
Coordinate administrative support for management team and reception area in area branch and two remote locations.
Responsible for branch budgeting, review of P/L statements.
Investigate and resolve project expense/charges and variances.
Analysis of fleet management reports. Asset control.
Review and approve expense reports
Staff development and performance reviews.
Respond to customer/vendor inquiries and/or complaints.
New technology deployment.
J & P ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, Jersey City, New Jersey 1977 to 1990
Business Manager
Personal involvement in projects ranged from creation and execution of business plan to every day operations.
Managed fiscal matters relating to Cash Management, Budgeting, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Accounts Payable and Payroll.
Prepare month/period closings. Provide financial information to outside accounting firm for tax preparation and filings.
Review governmental and non-governmental Pre-bid qualification requirements and requests for proposal.
Contract administration.
Job Costing.
Human Resources. Managed a staff of six.
Insurance requirements. OSHA compliance.
Heavy client/vendor contact.
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATION
Bachelors Degree, Accounting, University of Miami
State of New Jersey Notary
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Timberline, TMS, AS200, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Timeslips, Proprietary Systems. Continuing education in software application.
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and Spanish.
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