Jaime Arroyo, Accountant
*** ****** **. ( Chula Vista, CA 91911 ( Phone: 619-***-**** ( Email:
********@*****.***
Career Goal: Accounts Receivable Payable
Dedicated Accountant with eight years of excellent experience developing and
implementing financial systems, strategies and controls that drastically
improve P&L. Adept in creating managing accounting processes, systems and best
practices; cost-reduction and automation strategies; GAAP knowledge and lasting
business relationships to ensure goal-surpassing fiscal performance. Driven by
accuracy and by seeing the big picture. Leadership and communications skills.
Proficient with computer including Excel, QuickBook, MS Office, 10-key by touch
and 68 WPM.
Education
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY (SDSU) - San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 8/2008
. Volunteerism: Toastmasters Public Speaking (leadership Beach Clean Up
(planning team Brownfield Airport Museum (airplane restorer
volunteer American Red Cross (blood bank volunteer)
Experience
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE- San Diego, CA
8/2008 to 7/2014
Drastically have Increased experience from working with diverse companies,
professionals and systems. Reconciled bank, credit card and accounts
payable statements. Repeatedly served as a second time based contractor due
to performance. Prioritized workloads, reviewed and attached appropriate
documentation to invoices. Secured payment approval with CFO. Worked as a
team member to solve problems. Conducted ACH (automatic clearing house) and
wire-transfer payments, domestically and non-domestically.
Key results:
. Introduced business process improvements that enhanced A/P functions,
established common vendor files, eliminated duplication and reduced
monthly processing time by 20% at BCS Produce Company, Inc.
. Requested to serve as contractor for a second time based on outstanding
performance.
. Great Plains, ADP and QuickBooks experience.
. Processed from 200 to 300 check payments per week.
. Coordinated maintenance and repair of office equipment.
. Reduced company's monthly legal fees from $3000 to $100 by researching
legal firms for quality and cost at B2be Sports & Wellness.
. Developed and implemented a new daily and monthly revenue system that
provided exact cash balances on a daily basis for B2Be Sports & Wellness.
. Organized years of scattered documents into easily accessible files.
. Analyzed monthly reports for month end closing.
. Developed and implemented a new daily and monthly revenue system that
provided exact cash balances on a daily basis.
. Certificate of Appreciation for "Service Above & Beyond" at San Diego
City Employee Retiree Systems (SDCERS).
. Worked closely with CFO to prioritize transactions due in both US and
Mexico at BCS Produce Company, Inc. and One Diamond Electronics, Inc.
. Successfully substituted for company's billing specialist during three
month absence for Rick Engineering Company, Inc.
. Applied payroll experience to successfully process payroll timesheets,
documentation and cost entries for more than 300 employees.
B2Be Sports & Wellness
Hamilton Meats, Inc.
CRI 2000, Inc.
Saint Paul's Cathedral
BCS Produce Company, Inc.
Saint Paul's Cathedral
B2Be Sports & Wellness
SDCERS
One Diamond Electronics
Rick Engineering Company, Inc.
BCS Produce Company, Inc.
Borrego Solar
San Diego City
Accountant Accounts Payable
Staff Accountant
Staff Accountant
Accountant
Staff Accountant Accountant
Staff Accountant
Accounts Payable
Billing Specialist
Accountant
Payroll Specialist
Staff Accountant
04/2014 - 07/2014
03/2014 - 04/2014
12/2013 - 01/2014
08/2013 - 09/2013
03/2013 - 06/2013
12/2012 - 03/2013
07/2012 - 11/2012
08/2011 - 12/2011
03/2011 - 07/2011
07/2010 - 02/2011
11/2009 - 04/2010 11/2008 - 12/2008
08/2008 - 10/2008
cpa Integro consultants - San Diego, CA 6/2006 to 5/2008
Staff Accountant (Full-time)
Self motivated and independent worker with startup client companies and
assisted in developing accounting functions and structure. Assisted in
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and data entry in a fast paced
environment. Effectively solved problems and successfully applied
analytical and communication skills.
Key results:
. Reconciled monthly bank and credit card statements for restaurants,
warehousing/shipping, retail, real estate, and other industries.
. Performed complete payroll functions for up to 250 employees including
deductions and benefits, and handled tax payments and other tax issues.
. Received numerous Letters of Appreciation from clients for outstanding
service and ability to explain complex accounting and payroll concepts.
H&R BLOCK - Imperial Beach, CA 12/2008 to Present
Tax Advisor (Part-time)
Meet with tax clients for personal interview to discuss tax issues. Review
tax documentation and gather additional information to prepare tax return
and minimize payments due. Review final tax return, obtain any additional
required information, and present to client. Prepare returns for
individuals and sole proprietors. Sell Piece of Mind insurance to clients
to cover unforeseen payments due.
Key results:
. Requested by district manager to become office manager based on
outstanding Customer Service.
. Top 20% in insurance sales.
. Attracted many new clients based on referrals of previous clients.