Accountant II

Xiomara Pena

Accountant II

Executive Summary

Quality-focused Accountant with over 20 years' experience effectively maintaining accurate accounting needs across diverse industries in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Areas of expertise include end-of-month and end-of-year closings, reconciling and auditing accounts and preparing financial reports. I’m able to be skillful as an individual contributor, member of a team or in a multi-departmental environment.

Core Qualifications

Processing end-of-month and year-end closing

Proficiency with ERP systems: Microsoft

Dynamics GP, QuickBooks Enterprise and NetSuite, Word, Excel, Power Point

Fiscal budgeting

Banks reconciliation

Corporate tax planning

Accounting procedures consultant

Cash flow analysis

Financial reporting

Professional Experience

Polimix USA, LLC Medley, FL Nov 2014 - Jan 2018

An international manufacturer of Ready Mixed with established plants in Brazil, Panama, Colombia and the USA

Accountant II

Accurately process end-of-month closing thereby avoiding delays.

Prepare monthly bank, credit card and account reconciliation.

Prepare financial statements for monthly auditing.

Lead initiatives that improve accounting procedures and internal controls.

Maintained integrity of general ledger.

Analyzed, researched and reported issues to improve accounting operations procedures.

Mentored and trained new employees on accounting principles.

Computed taxes owed by applying prescribed rates, laws and regulations prevented penalties.

Worked with management at the project level to ensure expense plans are achieved.

Maintained fixed asset module and calculate and record monthly depreciation expense.

Performed periodic budgeting/modeling to project monthly cash requirements.

Supervised accounting clerks.

Drafted and reviewed financial statement compilations before being approved by partners.

Health Genesis Corp. Miami, FL Feb 2013 - Oct, 2014

Worldwide manufacturer and distributor of vitamins, minerals and supplements

Accountant

Process end-of-month closing.

Prepare monthly bank, credit card and vendor accounts reconciliation including online bank accounts with Amazon, PayPal (US and UK), Ebay.

Assist in Payroll processing.

Interface with CPA Contractors both in the US and UK.

Administer vendor payments.

Reconstructed accounting records from clients' checks and cash receipts.

The Wise Computer, Inc. Miami, FL. Mar 1997 - Apr 2013

TWC is a distributor of computers and computer accessories to customers in the US, Latin America and the Caribbean

Account Payable Manager

Timely Month End closing of Accounts Payable.

Formulated and implemented changes to department policy or procedure to ensure integrity of the Account Payable system.

Prepared monthly analysis of general ledger and balance sheet accounts in accordance with GAAP.

Coordinated processes of all accounts payable invoices for $2M weekly.

Audited and verified invoices.

Identify procedure-enhancing processes to ensure timely payment of invoices and discount-taking opportunities and saving 1M in rebates at year.

Managed accounts payables staff of two.

Provided assistance to the CFO in performing month-end balance sheet reviews.

Controlled the W9 and 1099 process as well as reporting of independent contractors.

Reconciled vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.

Reconciled discrepancies between accounts payables general ledger account and accounts payables trial balance account.

Balanced monthly general ledger accounts to accurately record cost and month end accruals.

Supervised invoice processing, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions avoiding late fees.

Reviewed all expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure.

Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.

Education

Licentiate in Accounting and professional degree of Accountant (University of Panama) translated and certified by Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. (foreign credential evaluators) to US degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. 1995

Additional Experience and Interest

Owner of XP Bookkeeping and Tax Services: providing business advisory services, accounting, recordkeeping, tax advice and auditing. IRS tax preparer certified: PTIN #P00139127

Pursue MBA in Accounting at Southern New Hampshire University

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