OBJETIVE
To obtain a lead position where I can share my knowledge in accounting area for a leading company. Focus on teamwork and leadership support to drive sales and maximize profitability in highly competitive markets while maintaining high levels of accuracy and financial reporting. Consistently achieve financial performance goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Financial Data Interface Analysis and Set up
Cash Analysis, Reporting and Posting
Credit Card Information Protection and Security
Payroll Analysis and Posting
Accounting Policies and Procedures
Continuous Financial Performance Improvement
Team Building and Staff Training
Guest Service
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Opera Property Management System, People Soft Financial, Micros, Global Card Services (Fuse box), Spa Soft, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook).
EXPERIENCE
The Ritz Carlton San Juan, Isla Verde, PR
Income Auditor November 2007 - July 2018
Audit Hotel daily revenues from all the Point of sales. Report and disclose any variances from Budget to Management and Owners thru the generation of the Gross Revenue Report (Profit & Loss Report) on a daily basis.
Determine the Daily cash drops as well as due-backs.
Perform the necessary journal entries to register the deposits on a daily basis.
Audit and adjust room and sales taxes on a daily basis accordingly.
Assist IT Department in the configuration and implementation of the programs(accounting mappings and posting codes).
Audit and approve tips and gratuities for the outlets and Banquet.
Determine the reporting tools to be used after systems implementation to accurately disclose the financial information on a timely manner.
Audit Credit Card Revenues against bank records on a daily basis.
Report S&P transactions (amenities) for Managers on a daily basis.
Assist the General Cashier in training of new cashiers and over and short policies and procedures.
Perform Over and Short adjusting entries as well as S&P(amenities)’s taxes allocations .
Audit and Post Third Parties transactions.
Follow all company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with the established SOP’S (STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES), LSOP’s(LOCAL OPERATING PROCEDURES) and Accounting GAAP’s in an accurately and timely manner.
Provide continuous financial performance improvement by assisting in the processes of analysis and developing reporting tools for several areas of the Hotel such as Income Audit, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Cashier, among others, ensuring team building and staff training thus assisting in the development of co-workers while maintaining out accounting processes in good standing.
Assist the Finance Department in the end of month process. Verify proper matching of expenses and explain variances to Budget.
Prepare the following reconciliations: Cash, Credit cards, Accounts Receivable, Miscellaneous receivable, Tips and Gratuities, Third parties.
Assist in the preparation of Annual Budget.
Mini Warehouse Aeropuerto
General Manager January 2001 - October 2007
Supervise daily operations of two Self Storage Facilities, one Shopping Center and one building. Prepare annual budgets. Report and disclosure any variance from budget to Main Office on a monthly basis. Coordinate marketing strategies to obtain expected goals.
The Ritz Carlton Hotel and Casino –San Juan, Puerto Rico
Accounting Consultant July 1999 - January 2001
Assist DOF to improve internal controls. Reconcile Balance Sheets accounts for the Hotel and Casino. Prepare special projects for the Casino and Hotel’s merge.
Domino’s Pizza Distribution Center – Canovanas, Puerto Rico
Operations Manager 1997 - 1999
In charge of the Operations for Puerto Rico, Saint Thomas, Saint Croix and Saint Marten.
Comptroller 1995 - 1997
Prepare Financial Statements, Report and disclose any variance to budget on a monthly basis to corporate offices in Detroit, Michigan. Assist Operations Manager in the daily operations.
Haciendas de Palmas Development – Humacao, Puerto Rico
Controller January 1991 - February 1995
Manage and delegate responsibilities associated with the accounting cycle for a construction company. Supervise the implementation of a new computer system and internal control procedures for the company according to the industry.
Mora Development Corporation - Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Assistant Controller May 1988 - January 1991
Manage and delegate effectively all responsibilities of the accounting cycle for 9 companies related to the HUD program, including preparation of budgets and two construction companies.
EDUCATION
BBA Degree
Major in Accounting
University of Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras Campus
REFERENCES
To be provide upon request