Accounting Project Management

LEE CARDOSO

Fresno, CA ***** ************@*****.*** Home: 559-***-****

Project Management in Accounting, Payroll and Human Resources

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Excellent job performance and ability to learn quickly, self motivated, attention to detail, team oriented and flexibility to shift duties to meet objectives, good time management, work prioritization skills and able to work independently

10-Key Calculator by touch, Typing/Keyboard (50 wpm)

Managed 401(k), health insurance, 801 W/C, OSHA 300, garnishment, company’s bonuses and other benefits

Performed interviews, training, evaluation and selection of a team capable to do the tasks given

Trilingual in English, Portuguese and Spanish

Very familiar with Bank procedures, Positive Pay, check verification, stop payment and wire transfers

Processed daily time & attendance from production runs, originating products’ costing reports available for next day.

Project management over all accounting levels implementing project costing and auditing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PROJECT MANAGEMENT, Fresno, CA (Freelance) 2014 - Present

I provided to small business and individuals strategic accounting services recommending appropriate software for the type of work that they offer. Created specific general ledger accounts suitable for their needs.

Researched application improvements given ideas cooperatively within software development teams. Asses Clients’ needs for software training analyzing application enhancements.

Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office products and others, including Peachtree, AccPac, QuickBooks, Rdm and Famous

ECO INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT INC. Fresno, CA (Senior Project Accountant) 2009 – 2014

Assisted the company to get to the next level of their growth cycle planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions. Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.

Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements, providing management with information vital to the decision-making process, managing the budget process, assessing current accounting operation.

Offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes, evaluate accounting and overseeing daily reporting.

LASSEN CANYON NURSERY, Redding, CA (Senior Payroll & A/P) 2008 – 2008

Responsible for $8,500,000.00 yearly payroll for 2000 seasonal and full time employees complying with Federal and State taxes, accruing daily, weekly and quarterly payments, run weekly paychecks, 401(k), garnishment and bonuses

Responsible also for $20,000,000.00 yearly accounts payable, matching invoices with statements and packing list to be properly coded and ready for payment, maintaining good vendor relations so invoices were paid on time

Revise and analyze regular and overtime hours for accuracy, review 1-9’s, W-4’s and deductions to be ready for data entry

WEC INTERNATIONAL, Brazil, (Accounting Administrator Assistant) 2006 – 2008

I worked on the Accounting department processing Accounts Payable, Receivable and Personnel. I kept track of overseas money and converted on the appropriate currency, making the distribution to various persons.

I compiled daily Cash Receipts, Bank Deposit and monthly Accounts reconciliation. Prepared financial reports auditing project management on specific areas of budget.

Assisted the Administrator preparing the appropriate training and program to accommodate individuals on their needs given the appropriate counseling helping them to reach their goals end mission.

SCENIC FRUIT COMPANY, Gresham, OR (HR & Payroll Manager) 1999 – 2006

Processing of time & attendance and production costing, run payroll checks for 2000 seasonal and full time employees, current and quarterly Federal and State Taxes, workers’ compensation, garnishment, 401(k), and personnel hiring

Compiled and revised company’s policies and procedures, employee handbook, quality control procedures and assist as back up for Quality Control, Growers Accounts, Inventory Control and Production Costing Departments

Assist the Programmer to improve the Payroll Module to collect data, employee log in, making bridge for time & costing

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

Attended MBA in Accounting Business Accounting Associate Bachelors of Arts Degree

University of Phoenix, Fresno, CA Anchieta Business University, Brazil Portland Bible College, Portland, OR

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