Gina D. Fuente-Erice
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Milton, GA 30004 Email: **********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/gina-fuente-64537844
Results oriented accountant with over 25 years of accounting experience. Hands on leader with an open management style who is effective in creating a highly efficient environment that strives for accuracy. Strong track record in implementing processes with high controls and takes pride in successful and flawless audits. Driven by challenge and the opportunity for development. Unquestionable integrity and personal ethics. Extremely well organized and objective driven.
Professional Development
Controller
Sequence Health, LLC., Atlanta, GA 6/2014-Present
Responsible for all accounting operations of the company including payroll and human resources. Production of periodic financial reports and researching variances to report to investors, auditors and upper management. Maintain impeccable accounting records and implementing a set of controls and processes designed to mitigate risk. Enhanced the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results and ensured that reported results comply with GAAP. Worked closely with tax accountants for annual income tax filing and responsible for all state filings for multiple states. Create efficient AP, AR, payroll and HR processes and procedures. Introduced accurate cash forecast and budgeting plans. Created a customer database for billing and deferred revenue tracking as well as defining monthly revenue and customer revenue reporting as of 2014 to present. Review of all customer agreements for accuracy and billing instructions. Also created spreadsheets to automatically calculate and track straight line depreciation for fixed assets and complex commission plan. Complimented for flawless audit outcomes.
Assistant Controller
Paymetric, Inc., Alpharetta, GA 9/2009-6/2014
Restructured accounting system in Quickbooks Enterprise. Prepare and file monthly sales & use, excise, property & local state tax filings. Set up internal controls and procedures for all accounting functions. Worked closely with CFO to coordinate and manage annual budgets. Responsible for month-end close activities including entries, reporting and presenting. Billing and tracking for over 400 customers with individualized agreements. Identified several revenue opportunities. Coordinated sales tax audit and annual external audit reviews. Implemented purchasing order process for entire company. Managed Bi-monthly payroll through ADP and created commissions calculators in Excel. Handled cash receivables and forecast, as well as, accounts payable review.
Accounting Manager
Skylight Financial, Inc., Atlanta, GA 6/2007-9/2009
Supervise and lead the reconciliations department. This was a prepaid debit card company that used Bank of America as a processor and was unable to reconcile the transactions. I immediately reconciled the entire account in the first week and implemented processes and controls to significantly reduce the risk. Monitor operations for timely clearing of outstanding items. Assist CFO with audit preparations and monthly accounting processes. Review and authorize disbursement checks. Track fees charged to customers and prepare daily revenue report. Created a straight-line depreciation fixed asset calculator using Excel.
Accounting Consultant
Argillon, LLC, Alpharetta, GA 5/2006-6/2007
Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts as well as intercompany balances with head office in Germany. Prepare and file state, LLC registrations and sales and use taxes for over 30 states. Track fixed assets and prepare depreciation entries. Prepare entries for accruals, prepaids and month end closings including manufacturing accounting entries. Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
Staff Accountant, Banking Officer
Lloyds TSB, PLC, Miami, FL 8/1999-4/2006
Duties included reconciliation of all cash, general ledger accounts and intercompany balances. The bank was unable to reconcile one of their largest bank accounts at State Street and was at high risk for liability exposure. I was able to reconcile the large account and implement processes and controls to significantly reduce potential losses. Additional duties include maintenance and set up of general ledgers. Assisted in accounting system migration to new software. Prepare and file regulatory federal, state and London’s head office reports including the FR2900 and the Treasury Liquidity Report. Review list of daily transactions for errors in posting and prepare corrections. Assist in determining the classifications, distribution and recording of accounting data. Tracked Fixed Assets and prepared Depreciation entries. Worked closely with the bank’s treasurer to ensure that we remain within our open exchange position limits.
Bookkeeper
Finatlantic Securities, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 1/1997-8/1999
ADP payroll processing for entire firm encompassing 100+ employees, also responsible for tracking and calculating commissions for Brokers as well as accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliation of bank accounts. Assisted Controller with preparing the SEC reports and annual budgets. Tracked fixed assets and maintained spreadsheets for capitalization and depreciation month end entries.
Accounting Clerk
Biltmore Securities, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 6/1993-1/1997
ADP payroll processing for entire firm encompassing 250+ employees, also responsible for fixed asset capitalization and depreciation entries. Back up for Accounts payable and tracked and calculated commission for Brokers.
Office Manager/Sales Representative
Teletiendia, Miami, FL 3/1990-6/1993
Successfully assumed the responsibilities of sales representative, cashier and processed invoices from infomercial orders.
Office Manager
Rodriguez, Trueba and Co., Miami, FL 11/1988-3/1990
In charge of firms bookkeeping, A/P, A/R, payroll, purchasing, check reconciliation and assisted in preparing individual tax returns for CPA’s review.
Education
MBA – Accounting
DeVry University/Georgia State University (currently attending)
Bachelor of Science Degree – Accounting (Magna-cum-Laude)
Strayer University
Associates of Arts Degree; Major – Accounting
Miami Dade Community College
GKN Securites – Series 7 license
Successfully passed the SEC series 7 exam. License is currently not in active status.
Computer Skills
Proficient but not limited in Peachtree, QuickBooks, MS Office, GBS banking software, SAP,
JDEdwards, Lotus, iFLEX, ACCPAC, IntAcct.