Accounting Financial

America Cordoves

***** *. *********** **. *********** FL 33470

Cell: 561-***-****

Email: ac5q0h@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Financial Accounting Professional with more than 20 years of experience in the private and public sector; worked with federal, state and local government funding and programs. Areas of expertise include budgetary planning, internal control procedures, accounting systems, financial reporting, internal and external auditing procedures and cash management.

SKILLS

Proactive and self-motivated; excellent organizational skills, and Strong attention to detail.

Microsoft Dynamics GP, CMHC, UltiPro, and Microsoft Excel proficient.

Grants and Contracts Negotiations.

Strong knowledge of Internal Controls, Monthly Close and Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, and GAAP.

Fluent in Spanish and English

Ability to multitask

Great interpersonal skills

Professional Experience

Controller

10/13/2017 to 04/06/2018 Cornerstone of the Palm Beaches Inc.

Oversee all aspects of Accounting Process including AP, AR, Payroll, Inventory Control, Cash Control, Online Banking, Bank Reconciliation, and Fixed Asset Management

Evaluate and apply internal controls to achieve accurate and efficient accounting systems and compliance with company, professional, and government accounting practices

Formulate strategic plans, support tactical initiatives, and implement policies and procedures to execute cost-saving, risk management deliverables.

Develop, improve and issue timely monthly financial statements, and financial plans

Assist and direct the preparation of the organization budgets and financial forecast based on past, current and anticipated expenditures and revenues.

Prepare and direct financial report variance and budget analysis.

Create and implement cash management system

Assist with audit requirement preparation

Guide and supervise the monthly closing and year-end process.

Controller

9/07/2015 to 10/12/2017 Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health Inc.

Oversaw all aspects of Accounting Process including AP, AR, Payroll, Inventory Control, Cash Control, Online Banking, Bank Reconciliation, and Fixed Asset Management.

Created and implemented a 10-day monthly closing schedule, transitioning from a 15-day close, with accurate and timely financials reports provided to upper management.

Managed seven years of clean audits with 30% reduction in company audit fees.

Successfully implemented several software packages and systems processes. Trained and Supervised the pertinent staff

Created and implemented cash management system.

Approved and presented the BOD packages, and the $ 23 million Organization Budget to the Board of Directors

Prepared and assigned Audit schedules.

Interviewed, selected, supervised, directed, schedule all personnel within purview.

Assisted with the analysis of budgetary functions associated with federal, state, local or other funding requirements.

Managed all contracts and grants and provides controls for compliance with federal, state or local, rules and regulations.

Worked with the revenue cycle department and third parties for preparation of

Medicare Cost Reports in compliance with established regulatory practices.

Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements

Prepared the Prior Year Actual AHCA (Agency for Health Care Administration) Report.

Accounting Manager

11/01/2008 to 9/07/2015 Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health Inc.

Full maintenance of the company general ledger, chart of accounts, and all financial records

Full charge for monthly and annual financial closing process

Evaluate and apply internal controls to achieve accurate and efficient accounting systems and compliance with company, professional, and government accounting practices

Responsible for the Organization’s financial reporting including the preparation of regular financial statements, necessary corporate filings, and specialized management reports

Created and Implemented a monthly closing schedule, determine the division of tasks for team members, present proposals to supervisor for resolution of important issues and ensure deadlines are met by the team

Analyze and interpret monthly variances between budgets and the actual results, and make recommendations as needed.

Review and approve all accounts payable entries and cash disbursements.

Maintain and reconcile accounts receivable balances on general ledger.

Responsible for monitoring and updating procedure manual as required.

Prepare reports for funding and regulatory agencies.

Budget Analyst

12/2005 to 11/07/2008 Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health Inc.

Responsible for preparing and presenting the $ 23 million agency budget to the CFO

Prepared budgets for the Department of Children and Families funding and other agencies.

Responsible for preparing and submitting budgets and monthly reports to designated funding bodies

Reviewed invoices for proper authorization, coding adherence to purchasing procedures and consistency with budget.

Prepared monthly invoices as appropriate for designated contracts.

Monitored performances of cost center and programs monthly through variance analysis.

Assist in development and maintenance of cost allocation methodologies for overhead expenses.

Responsible for monitoring contract sub-contracts to maintain an accurate status of all accounts. Prepare monthly invoices and reports as required for contractual compliance.

Pursue collection of contractual payments.

Assist with audit requirement preparation.

Staff Accountant

5/2002 to 12/2005 Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health Inc.

Responsible for data entry of general ledger monthly closing entries, including payroll expenses and liability recording, fixed asset capitalization and depreciation, Bank Reconciliation and inventory adjustments.

Prepared and reconciled system generated revenue entries and manual adjustments to account receivable balances.

Accounts analysis and reconciliations for audit.

Additionally, responsible for assisting the budget analyst with budget preparation

Monitor contract agreements between Jerome Golden Center, its contractors and sub- contractor to maintain a precise status of all contracts.

Performed account reconciliations in a monthly basis.

Establish and maintain good channels of communication with contracted, Sub-Contractors and service providers.

Responsible for the Organization of financial reporting including the preparation of regular financial statements.

Pursue diligent collection of contractual payments.

Assist with audit requirement preparation.

Assistant Accountant

4/1999 to 5/2002 Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health Inc.

Responsible for preparing all the paperwork entries and calculations related to accounts payable match invoices to purchase orders.

Prepare all supporting information and subsidiary reports necessary to complete financial statement. Maintain fixed assets database, depreciation and monthly reconcile to general ledger.

Monthly entries and adjustment of cafeteria inventories

EDUCATION

B.S. In Economics, National University of Honduras, School of Economics.

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