DAMIAN SANTIAGO-BAEZ
Deltona, FL 32738
*********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Accounting and Finance
Computer Programming
Broad general and construction accounting experience
Coordination of audits and compliance procedures.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication and analytical skills.
Extensive experience with many different software including Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Financial & POS Pro Advisor, Sage 50 (Peachtree Accountant Network Certified), Cougar Mountain Software Accounting, POS and Non-Profit Training Center, R&R Report Writer, Crystal Reports, ADP GL Interfaces.
Extensive experience as Computer Technician and Networking.
Fully Bilingual (English and Spanish).
ACCOUNTING & POS CONSULTANT Nov. 2015 - Present
Computer & Consulting Express Jan. 1983 - Dec. 1992
PO Box 10537
Ponce, PR 00732-0537
Immediate Supervisor: Damián Santiago-Báez
Duties and Responsibilities:
QuickBooks, Pro, Premier, and Enterprise implementation.
Sage 50 Pro, Premium, and Quantum implementation.
Cougar Mountain Software Accounting and POS implementation.
Data conversions from other accounting software like ACCPAC, Cougar Mountain Software and Sage 50.
Crystal Reports and R&R Report Writer custom reports implementation.
Local Area Network Set-up.
Year-End physical count inventory Import/Export implementation.
Year-End closing accounting procedures.
Export Vendors and Employees yearly information into PRSoft software for W-2PR and 480-PR Tax season.
Train accounting and sales staff.
Technical Support On site and Remotely
Computer repairs
ASSISTANT CONTROLLER / IT MANAGER Jan. 1992 – Oct. 2015
Rama Construction, LLC. – Ponce, PR
Immediate Supervisor: Justo Prieto-García 787-***-****
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversight of daily accounting functions including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing, Bank Reconciliation, Payroll, Purchase Orders, Fixed Assets and Job Costing.
Year End closing.
Financial Statement preparation, presentation, and analysis.
Coordinated with external auditors.
Reviewed and implemented accounting policies to ensure GAAP compliance.
Managed Banking, Treasury and Cash Flow functions.
Implemented QuickBooks Premier 2015 for Contractors, Peachtree for Construction 2009 and Cougar Mountain Software conversions and custom reporting.
Local Area Network implementation.
AP ACCOUNTANT / COMPUTER OPERATOR Jun. 1981 - Aug. 1982
CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS – Ponce, PR
Immediate Supervisor: Héctor Vélez 787-***-****
Duties and responsibilities:
Accounts Payable Accountant for Hard Tags division.
Enter bills and pay bills to different suppliers.
Generate Accounts Payable monthly accruals and GL transactions entry for the Hard Tags division.
In charge of the Accounts Payable Month End-Closings for the Hard Tags division.
Month-End Manufacturing Inventory Auditor
Computer Operator Backup Assistant (Digital Micro-Vax computer system backup operations).
Hardware and Software Computer Technician
EDUCATION:
B.B.A. in Accounting & Finance Sep.1976 - May1980
World University of Las Americas
Ponce Puerto Rico 00731
Associate Degree in Computer Programming Aug. 1980 - Jul. 1982
Ponce College of Technology
Ponce, Puerto Rico 00731
REFERENCES:
Available upon request.