Accountant

CARLOS GUANILO

**-** **** ******, *** Elmhurst, NY 11373

718-***-**** *****.****@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/carlosguanilo

ACCOUNTANT

Highly organized, team-oriented accountant with a background in Computer Science and 6+ years of

experience managing all key aspects of accounting operations activities and on due diligence. Strong

track record of supporting month-end close process, identifying and preparing journal entries, Data

Analysis and performing reconciliations for balance sheets and other accounts. Excellent interpersonal

and collaborative skills; coordinates with external auditors to provide assistance and facilitate an

effective audit process. Knowledgeable in regulatory laws and guidelines, native Spanish speaker, and

CPA exam candidate.

GAAP / IFRS Research • Financial Statement Analysis • Journal Entries • General Ledger

Areas of Expertise:

Account Reconciliation • AP / AR • Process Improvement • Audit Facilitation • Budgeting / Cost Control

Bank Deposits • High Volume Data Analysis and Reporting • Document / Records Maintenance

Databases • Interpersonal Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accounting Manager, Jun 2013 – Present

USA LOGISTICS RCP, Inc., Springfield Gardens, NY

Preside over accounting operations for a privately held logistics company and its messenger service

company subsidiary with $10M+ in annual revenue. Interface with senior management to assist in the

analysis and interpretation of financial statements. Ensure the collection of W-9s in order to issue 1099s

to independent contractors and sales representatives at year end, journal entries and ensure accuracy of

transactions with regard to the general ledger. Handle monthly reviews, account reconciliations, and

implement controls.

• Utilized research in GAAP to develop and implement highly efficient accounting procedures;

continuously analyzed workflow processes to identify areas of improvement in efficiency and

productivity.

• Provided support to business development activities by recognizing new business opportunities

and establishing improved operational processes.

• Developed system to manage large volumes of data using excel and accounting software to invoice

250+ customers, this resulted in savings of 16 hrs.+ of manual labor and allowed accounting clerks

to focus on collections and cash flow improvement.

• Auditing of cash disbursements utilizing forensic techniques and by training staff. This resulted in

more efficient reporting and enhanced cash management.

• Managed and Assisted Enrolled Agent with General Ledger analysis for compliance of IRS

regulations and tax planning.

• Reconciled and reviewed Financial Statements with CPA for year-end Corporate Tax Return

preparation for subsidiary company.

• Developed data collection website for “Pick-Up Requests” receiving over 50 requests per day.

Utilized HTML and integration of Adobe forms central, this allowed collecting information for

billing customers and reducing volume of phone calls for requests.

Staff Accountant, Mar 2008 – Jun 2013

RCS LOGISTICS, Inc., Springfield Gardens, NY

Integral accounting team member for an import/export logistics company with international presence

generating $80M+ in annual revenue. Traveled internationally to assist in resolving international

financial/accounting matters. Managed AP/AR of foreign partner agents, prepared credit applications,

W-9s and other financial documentation as requested. Managed daily cash deposits and reporting.

• Collaborated with Controller to review, update, and implement accounting policies within the

company (8 branches throughout the U.S.) following compliance with US GAAP and understanding

of IFRS for foreign entities.

• Served as primary accounting point-of-contact for all US-, Europe-, and Asia-based branches in

addition to foreign partner agents.

• Resolved financial dispute with Peru-based partner, successfully negotiating settlement regarding

past due funds and arranging profit sharing for joint sales agreement to continue business

partnership.

• Close relation with foreign partner agents to arrange collections through calls and e-mails, in

addition to settling outstanding claims.

• Reconciled vendor invoice discrepancies by analyzing prior account activity documentation and

data.

EDUCATION

CUNY Queens College

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting (Projected Graduation Summer 2015)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Accounting Research.

High Proficiency in Microsoft Excel – Pivot Tables, Charts, VLookup, Macros

Microsoft Windows, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint.

High proficiency in QuickBooks and Xero Accounting Software.

Basic knowledge of MySQL

Basic web designing skills utilizing WordPress

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