PILAR TORRES
Cell: 734-***-**** E-Mail: **************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Accounting professional with over ten years’ experience. Accomplish a variety of professional level accounting
Duties involved in preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling financial transactions, and reports. Maintains the accuracy of the company’s ledgers assists in the preparation of assigned budgets, annual audit, and year end closing. Managed an extensive business and administrative support system while establishing relationships with various other business managers. Valued business partner recognized for exceptional customer service and problem resolution. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Interblock Gaming, Las Vegas NV June 2018 - Present
Staff Accountant
Responsible for the month end closing, as well as, maintenance of all accounting ledgers.
Performs the processing of functional allocations such as, monthly accruals, amortization of pre-paid expenses, recording of adjusting and reclassification journal entries, if necessary.
Assists the controller with the day-to-day, monthly and yearly-end operations of the accounting department.
Review and reconcile the A/P and A/R for accuracy.
Maintain integrity of General Ledger.
Prepare bank reconciliations from US and Canada, monitor cash balances.
Prepare property, sales and use tax.
Provide support for internal and external audits.
Detailed-oriented and capable of generating accurate financial report as well as other financial documents.
Strong analytical skills, and problem-solving approach.
Rassini International, Plymouth MI April 2015-April 2018
Accountant II
Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
Responsible for the month end closing, as well as, maintenance of all accounting ledgers.
Performs the processing of functional and benefits expense allocations such as, monthly accruals, amortization of pre-paid expenses, fixed assets depreciation and recording of adjusting and reclassification journal entries, if necessary.
Responsible for inter-company billing.
Assists the controller with the day-to-day, monthly and yearly-end operations of the accounting department.
Review and process AMEX Expense reports and receipts on a monthly basis.
Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations, fixed assets, accruals, and pre-paid expenses.
Responsible for the company P&L detailed reporting and analysis.
Prepare bank reconciliations and monitor cash balances.
Assists outside CPA Firm at year-end in preparing schedules, invoices, explanations of supporting materials, and preparation any other necessary data.
Prepare and allocate annual budgets.
Overlooked accounts payable for any errors in how checks were applied to the company’s accounts before handing the checks over to the controller.
Implemented Concur Travel & Expense Reporting.
Managed the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT).
GlobalHue, Southfield MI June 2008-April 2015
Staff Accountant
Handled daily A/P processes; managed vendor/supplier relations; and oversaw the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions.
Addressed issues from employees and vendors regarding accounts payable.
Ensured accurate and compliant A/P files and records in accordance with company polices.
Processed and audited employee expense reports utilizing American Express Reporting System.
Resolved collection and invoice discrepancy matters.
Reviewed agency invoices for proper approvals.
Documented G/L numbers and if applicable non-billable job number on invoices, expense reports and check requests.
Reconciled agency invoices to purchase orders.
Filed and monitored unpaid vendor invoices.
Reconciled monthly corporate credit card statement.
Responsible for weekly check run and wire transfers.
Set up and processed 1099’s for vendors and annual reporting to the Internal Revenue Service.
Prepared, posted and reviewed journal entries to the general ledger. A/P & A/R reconciliations.
Was responsible for reconciliations at month-end.
Was responsible for all the prepaid expenses and monthly amortization.
Worked closely with auditors during bank and annual audits.
Oversaw and completed bank reconciliations for Globalhue and Sister Companies.
Acted as a backup to other positions within the Accounting department.
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First Commercial Realty, Inc., Southfield, MI February 2003-June 2008
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist
Assumed responsibility for the full accounts payable and accounts receivables cycles in a Real Estate Environment.
Maintained and audited all A/P and A/R records to ensure full management compliance within a commercial reality and construction environment.
Leased abstracts, processed monthly rentals, billing of CAM, real estate taxes and other charge backs, percentage sales analysis and billing.
Maintained tenant files, contact lists, and insurance requirements.
Reviewed monthly delinquencies; oversaw default process including late notices, tenant calls, and collections.
Prepared daily deposits, processed A/R system and cash management reports on a monthly basis; including cash audits and bank reconciliations.
Worked with property managers in placement and processing of purchase orders, work orders and tenant service orders.
Achieved the highest possible net operating income by implementing cost control and revenue improvement programs.
Adler Management Services, Miami, FL March 2000-July 2002
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist
Supervised A/P and A/R Clerks in the administration of their duties.
Was personally responsible for maintaining several accounts for a multi-million dollar commercial realty and construction company.
Cut checks and processed payroll to include Tax ID maintenance, W-9, and 1099 Information.
Prepared company wire transfers and time sensitive financial transactions.
Maintained, audited and reported all A/P and A/R records to management utilizing accounting software.
Processed and coded all construction invoices as well as any resolving discrepancies or requests from vendors.
Tracked individual job ledgers for tenant improvements or changes.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection November 2016
C-TPAT: Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism for Accountants
American Intercontinental University, Schaumberg, IL April 2008
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance
American Intercontinental University, Schaumberg, IL June 2004
Associates Degree in Business Administration