Manager Accounting

Leonardo Andrade López

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SUMMARY

Team-oriented, dynamic and trilingual finance professional who adapts seamlessly to evolving accounting processes and technologies. Fifteen years of accounting experience. Strives to live a life of integrity, loyalty and honesty. Currently pursuing CPA License.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Dec. 2009

Concentration – Accounting Roosevelt University

GPA – 3.91/4.0 Chicago, Illinois

Bachelor of Business Administration May, 2003

Concentration – Business Management University of Pikeville

GPA – 3.55/4.0 Pikeville, Kentucky

EXPERIENCE

Walz Group Oct. 2016 – Jun 2018

Accountant Lancaster, PA

Worked in the Accounting and Consulting Division of the firm performing Compilation and Review of Financial Statements according to GAAP and Special Purpose Frameworks.

Worked on tax return jobs by adjusting client’s trial balance, performing journal entries, preparing year-end questions for clients, and working on tax calculations.

Assisted with Employee Benefit Plan Audits by performing audit tests such as income allocation, payroll, plan fees, and participant data.

Worked with several general and accounting software systems such as ProSystems Engagement, QuickBooks, Peachtree, and Edmunds.

Entered client’s fixed assets into the Firm’s BNA Fixed Asset Software and properly applied GAAP, Federal and PA depreciation tax rules.

Successfully helped one of the firm’s clients to streamline their bookkeeping, accounting and cash management processes.

Prepared Payroll Quarterly Taxes for various clients of the firm.

Meadow Valley Electric (MVE Group) Aug. 2011 – Aug. 2016

Office/Accounting Manager Ephrata, PA

Managed, hired and trained an accounting and administrative staff of six employees by keeping them highly productive and motivated.

Oversaw the operations of the accounting department including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, job cost, assets, month-end and year-end closings.

Prepared and reviewed monthly income statement, balance sheets, and budget reports for accuracy.

Implemented electronic accounts payable approval process for accuracy and efficiency, saving MVE Group $10,000 per year.

Implemented a new purchase order system to enhance accuracy in the orders and maintain adequate level of inventory.

Oversaw the billing process and prepared AIA bills and lien waivers for general contractors.

Worked with the company’s public accountant in the preparation of quarterly and yearly Financial Statements.

Assisted the CFO with the company budget and key projects.

Responsible for all accounting ledgers and bank accounts reconciliation.

Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to manage the company’s cell phone purchasing.

Primary contact for Workers Compensation and General Liability Companies. Provided auditors with reports for the yearly audits. Also investigated and reported auto, property and Workers Comp Claims.

Illusion Sound and Lighting Inc. Aug. 2010 – July 2011

Administration Manager Ephrata, PA

Controlled cash flow for the organization

Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll

Managed payroll, making sure commissions and deductions were correctly posted on employees’ paychecks. Managed the health, dental and vision insurance for the company’s group.

Windy City Food Distributors Inc. Aug. 2008 – Oct. 2010

Office Manager Elk Grove Village, IL

Generated financial statements and managed staff of three accounting and administrative assistants.

Created efficient method of accurate inventory count and improved efficiency in the data entry of invoices.

Managed data synchronization for existing and new items between Windy City and Wal-Mart ensuring accuracy of data and process timeliness.

Brazzaz LLC May 2005 – July 2008

Finance Manager Chicago, IL

Creatively installed and implemented the first, efficient method of managing Brazzaz’ finances with QuickBooks financial software.

Developed financial statements on a monthly basis, analyzed financial data and compiled report of company’s performance.

New Star Enterprises Nov. 2003 – May 2005

Administrative and Finance Assistant Downers Grove, IL

Consolidated the cash, banking, credit card, and gift certificate transactions of a restaurant unit and developed closing sales reports for managers.

Analyzed financial data and compiled a report of company’s performance to directors and managers.

SKILLS

Leadership, Spectrum (Construction Accounting Software), preparation of financial statements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, QuickBooks, proficient in MS Office, cash flow, data synchronization, inventory management, billing, payroll, human resource functions, safety, Spanish, Portuguese.

AFFILIATIONS & HONORS

Member of Roosevelt University’s International Honor Society in Business Administration.

Member of the Sigma Beta Delta International Business Honor Society.

Four-year Tennis Scholarship Recipient, Pikeville College, 2000-2003.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Member of Lancaster Evangelical Free Church.

Teaches Pre-Kindergarden Sunday school class at Lancaster Evangelical Free Church.

Professional Tennis Instructor (PTR).

Volunteer for “Saving Lives through Athletic Ministry” (SLAM).

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