Nora Ortiz
Email: *********@********.***
Address: *** ********* **
City: Hollywood
State: FL
Zip: 33021
Country: USA
Phone: 941-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $50,000
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NORA ORTIZ
E-MAIL *********@********.***
901 HILLCREST DR#211, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
PHONE 941-***-****
SYNOPSIS
I am an assertive, hands-on, self-motivated, goal-oriented, team player, with a can-do attitude. I have over 18 years of accounting and office experience. I am proficient in Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Peachtree, QuickBooks and Microsoft Dynamics.
EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Berkeley College, New York, NY - 1990
. A.A.S., Business Administration and Accounting
Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio - 2011
. B.A. in Forensic Accounting
. Active Florida Real Estate License. 2011-2013
. Member of NACPB (National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers)
. Member of ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners)
EXPERIENCE
Episcopal Diocese of SWFL 2010-2013
Sarasota, FL
Parish Resource Administrator
Reason for leaving: Moving to Hollywood, FL
. Accounting and benefits resource person for 76 churches in the Diocese.
. Prepare internal control recommendations for those churches with limited staff
. Benefits Administrator for all 76churches in the diocese.
. Teach various workshops on completing church audits and improving internal controls.
. Collect and analyze annual audits and parochial reports for all 76 churches.
. Conduct annual audits and reviews.
Accomplishments:
- Increased the accuracy of the annual financial parochial report by teaching workshops on how to complete the parochial report and implanting a reconciliation form.
- Increased the percentage of audits received from 75% to 86% by the deadline.
- Created a forum to network all the Administrators and Bookkeepers in the Diocese.
Universal Window Solutions, LLC 2008-2010
Bradenton, FL
Accounting Manager
Reason for leaving: Enrolled in School
. Overall responsibility for the management and direction of the Companys accounting and office function.
. Manage a staff with responsibility for all aspects of the companys daily accounting operations and the related formulation and administration of the companys overall accounting policies.
. Coordinate and manage work flow of department to ensure timely processing of relevant data.
. Identify weaknesses in the company which hinder the accurate reporting of the financial condition of the company. Develop policies and procedures to minimize or eliminate those weaknesses.
. External reporting, including coordination with tax accountants, lenders and financial consultants.
. Preparation of the annual budget. Monthly analysis and reporting of budget variances.
. Preparation of month end journal entries and review all Payables to ensure all bills are properly costed to the appropriate jobs.
. Reconciled all Vendor statements
. Set up new division in QuickBooks, entered inventory items and customized reports such as the Profit and Loss and Sales Report to reflect just the new division.
. Balancing of all balance sheet accounts and analyzing ratios such as the Debt to Worth ratio, Quick ratio and Current ratio.
. Process employee payroll and file Workers Comp reports.
. Maintain and update all quoting systems.
Unique Air, Inc. 2006 - 2008
Bradenton, FL
Corporate Controller
Reason for leaving: Employment Contract ended
. Overall responsibility for the management of the corporate payroll, accounts payable, property and general ledger accounting.
. Preparation of departmental and consolidated financial statements utilizing FRx report writer.
. Responsible for maintaining cost accounting activities and the preparation of financial and other control reports.
. Was part of the implementation team that was responsible for migration to a new ERP Accounting System.
. External reporting, including coordination with tax accountants, lenders and financial consultants.
. Preparation of State and Federal tax and report fillings such as Sales and Use tax returns and Workers Compensation reports.
. Managed a staff with responsibility for all aspects of the companys daily accounting operations.
. Preparation of month end journal entries and review all Payables to ensure all bills are properly costed to the appropriate division.
Central Florida Restaurants, LLC 2003 - 2006
Sarasota, FL
Corporate Controller
Reason for leaving: Company was sold
. Developed accounting policies and procedures for the newly incorporated company.
. Prepared balance sheet, profit and loss and other reports to summarize current and projected
. company financial position for 12 locations.
. External reporting, including coordination with tax accountants, lenders and financial consultants.
. Prepared State and Federal tax and report fillings such as Sales and Use tax returns and Workers Compensation reports.
. Processed payroll for 12 locations 300 employees and coordinated benefits.
Easter Seals of SW Florida 2001 - 2003
Sarasota, FL
Director of Finance
. Managed the daily operations of the Fiscal Department.
. Maintained financial reporting systems and processes, including billing and bookkeeping.
. Prepared journal vouchers, general ledger reconciliations, and numerous analysis including P&L variances and inter-company transactions.
. Liaison with external auditors for yearend audits.
. Directed and supervised the activities of three staff members in the accounting department and maintained adequate segregation of duties.
PRIOR REVELENT EXPERIENCE
. Kerkering, Barberio & Co. CPAs In Charge Accountant Sarasota, FL 2000-2001
. CHS Financial Services Credit Analyst Sarasota, FL 1997 - 2000
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