NANCY BETANCOURT
Plainview, NY **803
516-***-**** ************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Accounting Professional with a 10 year plus strong background in
Financial/Accounting, Budgeting and trend analysis. Experienced in
managing Financial and Accounting functions for both public and private
companies, ranging from small firms to multi-million dollar corporations.
Skilled in all aspects of Accounting from general ledger preparation
through financial statement analysis. Additional expertise includes
accounting systems design and IT system support with significant strengths
in data organization and software trouble -shooting.
SKILLS
. Experience with all aspects of accounting from annual budgeting to
monthly financial reports
. Monitor and review budgets maintenance, expense commitments and
verification of available funding in support of ongoing expenditures;
review financial transactions for verification of funds availability
and internal policies
. Comply policies and procedures through internal audits
. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word
. Process AP, AR to ensure billing and payment accuracy
. Maintain customers database, operation data for management review
. Staff management includes hiring, training, assigning & directing
works, and appraising performance
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Improved efficiency, accuracy and productivity of the Accounting
Department by trained staff on use of various programs including Excel
and ORACLE.
. Ensured compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements by
developing and improving procedures. Cited for thoroughness and
diligence by both internal and external (P.W.C.) auditors.
. Ensured meeting monthly closing deadlines to achieve corporate
requirements by developing procedures and timetables and assigning
responsibilities and due dates to staff.
. Improved timeliness and accuracy of cash flow by developing a rebate
receivable ORACLE database system.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ACE Global Imports
Staff Accountant
2013-2014
Prepared balance sheet account analysis and ensured accuracy of financial
statements prepared for monthly closing process. Reviewed monthly variance
explanations and liaison with upper management and financial analysts.
Handled various cash management functions including wire transactions,
monitor cash and bank notifications, bank reconciliations, etc. Assisted in
various projects and other analysis.
H & R BLOCK 2009-
Present
Certified Tax Professional
Prepare individual and small business tax returns. With the focus is on tax
and the ability to multi-task and build working relationships with clients.
Provide effective tax planning strategies, resolve clients' problems and
satisfy their needs. Reconcile clients' audit issues from IRS.
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CHINESE MEDIA Net, Inc.
Financial Analyst (Consultant base)
2008-2009
Coordinated accounting and reporting. Calculation and analysis to ensure
that margin information for the news media advertisements was accurate and
timely in monthly base. Reviewed SOX control documentation, testing and
remediation.
STEPIC MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION CORP., Hicksville, New York 2001-2008
Wholly owned subsidiary of Arrow International
Senior Accountant/IT Specialist
Managed Financial and Accounting functions for a multi-million dollar
medical sales distributor.
Prepared financial statements, cost and budget analysis. Supervising A/P,
A/R and P/R clerks. Liaised with both internal and external auditors for
bi-annual audit processes. Controlled office supply inventory, issued
purchase orders, and facilitates special projects. Adjusted errors and
complaints, issues corrective action. Trained new staff members.
Maintained inventory and Sales Department customer database.
GILMAN & CIOCIA INC., Mineola, New York 2000-2001
Assistant to the Controller
Responsible for all accounting using Great Plains Financial Series
Software. Prepared payroll for 140 offices in several states. Developed
statistical data reports for payroll department. Provided P & L, monthly
reports and variance analysis. Compiled account analysis for outside
auditors.
STATEWIDE INSURANCE COMPANY, Hempstead, New York 1994-2000
Assistant to the Treasurer
Prepared monthly statements, GL, A/R, A/P and bank rec's. Compiled weekly
ADP payroll including employee benefits and sick/vacation day accruals.
Prepared statutory financial statements. Produced Abandoned Property
reports, security investment summaries and specialized insurance reports.
Responded to state authorities with questions related to statutory reports
and produced reports on assessments for N.Y.S. Insurance Dept. Coordinated
major computer software system upgrade including full staff training.
EDUCATION
Accounting / Finance, SUNY Old Westbury (B.S.Candidate)
A.S. Computer Science, Parkland College at Illinois
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Programming Languages: COBOL, RPG, SQL, PASCAL
PC Software: Advanced Excel (Pivot tables, V- look up, Macros) MS Office,
Oracle DB, APPX, IBM AS400/Systemsi5, UNIX, QuickBooks, Peachtree,
Hyperion, Great Plains
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Board of Trustee at local community church (Personnel and Administration)
since 2005