Jorge L. Maysonet-Cora
***** **** **** **** *****, FL 32097
Mobile: 904-***-**** / 787-***-**** ( E-mail:*************@*****.***
Accounting and Finance Management
Budgeting & Planning (( Cost Control/Avoidance (( Internal Audit (( People
Development
Efficiency Enhancement (( Inventory Management (( Task Automation ((
Metrics & Reporting
< 10+ years of experience demonstrating sharp analytical skills, resulting
in cost savings, streamlining tasks, optimizing systems and tools, and
strong internal controls. Ensured impeccable accounting and financial
processes; organized initiatives resulting in accurate reports and
practices facilitating decision making.
< Cultivate a culture of engagement, effective communication, and team
work. Skilled in straightening relations among subordinates and other
departments. Oriented towards mentoring people, maximizing their talent.
< Computer applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, PR
Pay, Expert Software, MIP Fund Accounting, Sage Fundraising, Peachtree
and QuickBooks. Fully bilingual in English & Spanish.
Professional Experience
Accounting Supervisor - Archdiocese of San Juan (2006 - Present)
Directed the accounting department and prepared monthly financial
statements of four entities and 15 schools: administrative offices,
television, radio stations, etc. Supervised two direct and five indirect
reports. Managed a budget of $10-$15MM per year and supported the payroll
area with 150+ employees.
< Reviewed and assisted in the registration of investments, bank account
reconciliation, transfers between organizations, annual budgeting, and
adjustments to restricted funds of the Archdiocese of San Juan and their
dependencies. Created accounting processes and entries to recognize $17K
in investments and funds.
< Coordinated audits, analyzed and posted adjustment reports of accounts
receivable and payable, registered barter transactions, prepared and
registered all entrances of the uncollectible accounts, and substituted
the comptroller when absent or vacations. Created independent bank
accounts to eliminate transfers.
< Assisted in the establishment of a system to determine funds to entities
according to their income. Established procedures to transfer donations
to an accounting program. Handled permits with government agencies.
Updated accounting closings through new procedures, norms, and reports.
< Spearheaded savings initiatives: 50% in some preventive maintenance
services, 30% in janitorial services, 15% in payroll, and 50% in
electronics, among others. Established internal controls in the
procurement department avoiding thousands of dollars in unnecessary
purchases.
< Cleared over $200K in wrongful penalties and debt with the Department of
the Treasury.
< Improved internal communication and instilled a team work environment.
< Began duties as accountant, optimizing the system and created new
financial reports and new forms to do estimates, proposals, and invoices,
among others. Achieved promotion to supervisor within two years.
Accountant - Finanxial, Corp (2003 - 2006)
Managed general accounting and tax planning of 12-15 business accounts:
services, medical offices, law firms, hospitality, and retail with sales of
$2MM to $3MM. Processed thousands of individual and commercial tax returns.
Prepared general ledger entries by maintaining records, files and
reconciling accounts.
< Assigned over 30 times to assist in audits. Ensured accuracy in
accounting books and tax returns, resulting in zero significant errors.
Maintained and balanced an automated consolidation system by inputting
and verifying data, and scheduling required jobs. Organized consolidated
internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing
information from the general ledger system and from departments.
< Analyzed information by developing spreadsheet reports. Arranged payments
by accruing expenses, assigning account numbers, requesting disbursements
and reconciling accounts.
< Developed and implemented accounting procedures by analyzing data and
recommending changes.
Temporary Projects
> OneLink: Supported the comptroller in the preparation of the annual
budget analyzing a volume of 15 accounts.
> Falcon Sanchez Public Accountants: Managed financial audits for Los
Cidrines, manufacturing company, sales, and distribution of consumer
products.
Educational Background
Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Bayam n Campus
BBA, Major in Accounting (GPA 3.34) and Auditing (GPA 3.50) ( CPA candidate