Accountant/Financial Analyst

GEORGE L. LUCES

**** ******** ******* **. ********, FL 33578 ● Cell 813-***-**** ● abqwmo@r.postjobfree.com

ACCOUNTANT/FINANCIAL ANALYST

Dynamic, results-oriented, bilingual professional with more than 10 years of accounting experience and a proven ability to successfully direct all daily facets of organizational financial efforts. Able to pinpoint discrepancies and errors to prevent continuing and potentially unnecessary cost expenditures. Exemplary verbal and written communicator who demonstrates professionalism and strengthens the company image. Driven by challenge and the opportunity for development; thrive in diverse, fast-paced settings.

CORE COMPETENCIES

● General Ledger Accounting ● Budget Forecasting ● GAAP/ SOX Compliance

● Financial Analysis & Reporting ● Audits & Financial Statements ● Teamwork & Communication

● Process Improvement ● Cash Management ● Organizational Cost Savings

● Payroll Management ● Financial Reconciliations ● Month-end Journal entries

● Accounts Receivable/Payable ● Financial Research Projects ● Account Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CITIGROUP, INC. Tampa, FL 11/12 – 01/13

Sr. Financial Analyst consultant through The Judge Group

Provided assistance to the Financial Reporting Operations Group which supports Citi’s Finance function and is responsible for managing diverse finance processes such as Systems Operations, Operational Accounting and Balance Sheet Control, Financial & US Regulatory Reporting, Management and Treasury Reporting.

Contributed to the timely and accurate production of the Balance Sheet Review package/binder.

Prepared and/or reviewed journal entries and reconciliations of various accounts.

Performed successful research of reconciling items and ensured compliance with corporate findings.

AML Analyst consultant through Randstad 06/12 – 07/12

Analyzed alerts and investigated transactional activities to detect any suspicions of money laundering or terrorist financing activity in LATAM region. Conducted alert investigation using global standard policies, procedures and tools, aimed at meeting internal and external regulatory requirements. Reviewed all suspicious activity, sent Branch inquiries, evaluated, recommended and prepared suspicious activity reports (SAR).

LOCKHEED MARTIN, Lakeland, FL 04/11 – 12/11

Accountant Consultant through Apex Systems

Brought on to integrate financial operations of the Aeronautics Division with generated net sales of $14.4 billion. Instrumental in researching, applying, analyzing daily cash for proper GL postings. Reported payment application data analysis to management and internal customers as requested. Assisted with the development of continuous application process efficiencies. Collaborated with month-end closing functions through preparation of journal entries and account analysis.

Reduced unapplied payments by 80% resulting in a more favorable unapplied metrics data report.

Performed successful account reconciliations and resolved any outstanding transactions.

Effectively performed due diligence on year-end audits for internal and external auditors.

Determined accurate payment application by effectively interfacing with both internal Cash Management

Solutions teams as well as Contract Program Finance.

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COCA COLA ENTERPRISE S, Brandon, FL 11/07 – 03/09

Accountant

Responsible for interpreting, reviewing legal contracts and putting them into accounting terms for GL postings for $110 million assigned business unit for CCE’s North American operations. Reviewed and researched all contract payments to ensure accuracy.

Increased 40% clients’ satisfaction by improving communication procedures with sales center managers

for decreasing outstanding contract payments.

Prepared account/variance analysis, journal entries and financial reporting including monthly operating reports and quarterly and year-end corporate reporting packages using SAP, RMS and Access.

Ensured compliance with GAAP/SOX, Standard Accounting Manual and company’s procedures.

Prepared timely month-end journal entries for contracts set up, adjustments and retirements.

CREATIVE LIFESTYLES, INC. Bronx, NY 03/02 – 08/07

PAYROLL/ AP MANAGER

A non-profit, culturally sensitive, community centered organization dedicated to assisting individuals with development disabilities. Worked closely with CFO overseeing all cash management activities, including payroll, budgets, billings and accounts payable.

Processed timely 250 employees’ bi-weekly payroll through ADP Pay Expert, ensuring compliance with

current government laws, rules and regulation.

Converted to a more efficient ADP windows based payroll system producing a 50% processing time reduction, improving tax reporting and eliminating manual payroll process.

Managed accounts payable disbursements totaling more than $2 million. Prepared 1099 forms.

Provided agency’s cash management, daily cash reporting and budgeting to CFO for meeting investment

objectives.

ACCOUNTEMPS, NY, NY

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Worked as a consultant for various companies in need of skills in general accounting, financial analysis, payroll, financials preparation, budgets, audits, bank & investment reconciliations, accounts receivable/payable and account analysis. Placements included:

Creative Solutions Group 2000 - 2001

New Island Hospital 1999 - 2000

The American Guild of Musical Artists, Inc. 1997 - 1999

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting, Saint Francis College, Brooklyn, NY

Associate of Science in Accounting, Taylor Business Institute, NY, NY

Certificate of Advance Payroll Training, Queens College, Queens, NY

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software/Applications: SAP, Oracle - PeopleSoft, ADP, Quickbooks, MS Dynamics GP, Turbo Tax, Fund EZ.

Microsoft Office: Advanced Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Internet. Fluent in Spanish.

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