JAMES S ROCA
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GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANT
OBJETIVE
Dedicated Accountant with twenty years of experience developing and implementing financial systems, strategies, processes and controls that significantly improve P& L scenarios. Expert in establishing accounting functions, systems and best practices; cost-reduction, automation and tax strategies; and lasting business relationships to ensure goal-surpassing fiscal performance.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Include proficiency in Strong Excel Skills (Data Analysis / V lookup / Pivot Tables) Hyperion, Peachtree, QuickBooks Pro, QuickBooks Enterprise Edition, Oracle, Creative Solution, SAP, Quantum(QAS), Great Plains Version 10., Timberline, PeopleSoft, MAS90. Skyline,
SUMMARY
Staff accountant responsible for performing multiple financial assignments and reporting. This includes but is not limited to:
Income Statement Journal Entry Wire Transfer /Deposit
Balance Sheet Accruals Budgeting & Forecasting
Bank Reconciliations Depreciation (Fixed & Asset) Facturation (Billing)
Cash Disbursement Accounts Receivable Sales Taxes Report Multi State.
General Ledger Reconciliations Accounts Payable Preparing W2, Misc 1099
Intercompany Reconcilations Payroll( UTG6,Q/R 941 Corporate Tax 1120/ 1065 LLC.
Compiltion and distribution of financial information and completion of multiple regulatory returns.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) & Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Center of Capacitation Commercial College
Specialist in Income Tax, 1040, 1120, 1120S, 1120H,1165 LLC H&R Block, Pro-Serie,Tax Wise, UltraTax (Miami, FL) Update course.Microsoft Office Certification in Excel, Work, Power Point, Outlook.
Tips: Notary Public Sate Of Florida and Bilingual Spanish/English/Portuguese
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Independent Consultant – Professional Service
11/01/2014 to Present
Independent consultant for small business. Responsiilites is to process all transaction monthly & book keeping.
Invoicing, A/P, A/R, Posted Journal Entery Payroll, Cash Disburment, 14 Bank Account reconciliation, bank deposit, tranfer
Deposit. Intercompany, Pay all vendor and Sub-contractor, Reconciliation G/L. Posting to G/L acccrual, capital inprove
Jornal ledger correction, J/E Depreciation, Prepared Financial Stament Report, Trial Balance, Espenses Report and Sales
Report. Prepares Sales tax report, 941 Quartely Report, 940 Futa Tax, W1, 1099 Mics.and 1120 Corporate tax and al
report closed years. All Report in excel and Quickbooks accounting software for 14 small companies
Ortiz Machine Company LLC
Senior Accounting / Gaming/Casino Entertainment/ Consulting Kelly Service
Special Project June 23 to October 31/2014
Prepared all Accountant record 2012 and 2013, Reconciliation Intercompany, Cash Advance, Petty Cash, Clear Suspense Account Reconciliation of 14 Bank Account an Cash Disbursements, Prepared and created journal entries as necessary
Reconcilition GL and Re localization account, Import to GL, Account Recivable, Account Payable Payroll, Created in Excel Depreciation, Auto Building, Machine,Equipment, Closed Period Prepared All Financial Statements.(SAP).
Warehouse Go
Accountemps (Robert Half Company)
Temporay Accountant Assigment /May 2014 to May 2014
Maintain a chart of General Ledger accounts, Posting Jounal Entery in General ledger, Prepare regular and timely reconciliation of accounts to ensure accuracy
Prepare monthly accruals, Prepare journal entries for appropriate adjustments to balance sheet and income statement accounts.G/L Reconciliations and bank Accounts. Calculation of variable salaries and prepaid expense accounts,
Calculation of amortization and impairment entries, Intercompany, reconciliations. Accounting for Fixed Asset transactions and adjustments.( Great Plains).
Global Holding Logist LLC
Accounting- Consultant-(Oil Petroleum Gas Station)
August 28 /2013 to January 28/ 2014
Reconciled of Bank Statements, Reconciled Accounts Receivable, Reconciled Accounts Payable, Reconciliation Inter Transfer, G/L, Analysis Reconciliation and recording of variances,Posted to the General Ledger, Month end closing, Prepared Balance Sheet, Income Statements, Prepared Payroll for 25 employees, Completion of applicable extensions, Prepare Quarterly Contribution Report for the Development Committee, Prepare Quarterly Grant Report for the Program Committee,Prepare Quarterly Fund Revenue and Expense Report for the Finance Committee.(Quick Books Pro)
Telmex LLC Miami
TransHire Groups.Staff Accountant –Contract Consultant (Data Com)
May 2012 –to November 2012
Prepared operational and financial report for delivery to corporate headquarters. Update daily general ledger activities.
Responsible for end of month closing activities and journal entries (payroll, depreciation) bank preparing monthly fixed asset report, Maintenance all supporting documentation in external and internal audit. Reconciliations general ledger vs bank staments.Prepared monthly, quarterly and yearly actual vs budget variance analysis.(Oracle).
Art Hands Corp.
Jr. Financial Analyst Accountant – (Marketing Advertising) Contract - Consultant (Adecco)
August 2012 to September 2012
Overseeing, supervising and instructing the General Ledger Accounting Reviewing financial statements and monthly account reconciliations, providing analytical expertise on certain general ledger Accounts, Monitoring monthly accounting responsibilities, ensuring all are complete and properly performed, Forecasting, Assist in monthly management analyses, Reviewing monthly balance sheet reconciliations on a timely basis; ensuring reconciliations are clean, Assists with years financial statement audit, Performing analysis on certain accounts, programs or statements on an ad hoc basis, Creating a positive team environment and helping to maintain their morale through guidance/training in order to develop staff
Tom Thumb Food Store, Inc.
Staff Accountant-(Oil Petroleum Gas Station). Stanford Staffing Agency
Jan 2012 to March /2012
Reconciliation and Maintenance of the Balance Sheet Account. Prepared Journal Entries and posting G/L, Assist. With month and years-end closing, Calculate and record accrued expenses and allocations, Perform analysis of account as requested, Prepare monthly asset and liability account reconciliations, Responsible for maintaining the Capital Budget,
Prepared fixed and asset report, Assist with implementation and maintenance of internal financial controls and procedures,
Help in special Projects per management’s request. Maintenance of the balance sheet and income statement accounts, Sales Tax filing, Prepared tangle Property Tax, Report, forms DR 405, Update Depreciation Schedules 2012,
Burlington Group Inc.
Staff Accountant - Contract /Consultant. (Real Estate, Management. Investment) The Mergis Group.Inc.
November / 2011 to Jan /2012
Prepared Finical Statement, Reconcile Balance Sheet, Reconcile General ledger, Prepared all financial entries, including Accruals and reclass, Reconcile Intercompany Account, Monitoring Business Plans Execution, Journal Entries, Sale Tax Filing Electronic, 15 Bank Account, Reconciliations, Update Fixes And Asset Report, Account Receivable Collections, Account Payable Invoicing, Billing, Selection Bill to pay, an paid puchase and misc. Accounts.
International Tax Business Service, Inc.
Senior Accountant- (CPA Office)- Permament Position
Ocubre 2010 to Noviembre /2011
G/L & Bank reconciliation Month-end transaction posting and reconciliation, Make adjustment G/L and Re localization Monthly financial report preparation for management, Prepared adjustment entries to general ledger account, Quarterly financial report preparation for Board of Directors, Responsible for preparing and reporting monthly/ quarterly/yearly reports.
Analyzed activity in assigned areas to ensure accounts were properly stated, Assisted with analyzing financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances, Assisted with corporate reporting requirements; Recorded monthly journal entries for month-end closing, Provided Variance Analysis of Actual vs. Budget and prior year, Prepared Hoc analysis report,
Provide Commentary in support of Variances, Assisted with Annual Budget preparation, Assisted with Consolidations,
Prepared and created journal entries as necessary, Prepare general ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies,
Analyze financial results and ensure accuracy, assist in preparation of schedules, For external audit: Perform GAAP research as needed.
Avio-Electronica, Inc
Senior Accountant, (Aircraft Sale, Maintenance)-Permament Position
Septiembre 2006 – Octubre 2010
Reviewed financial statements and monthly account reconciliations, providing analytical expertise on certain general
Ledger accounts. Assisted in monthly management analyses, Prepare consolidating and eliminating journal entries for monthly consolidation which include intercompany accounts,investments in subsidiaries, Reviewed monthly balance sheet reconciliations on a timely basis, ensuring reconciliations were clean, Prepare reports to facilitate investigation of intercompany receivable and payable account mismatches’ Reconcile inter-company general ledger and subsidiary accounts, Analyzed and prepared expenses report, Prepares and monitors month end activities, Monitors and controls inter-company transactions, verifies accuracy and validity, request intercompany payments on a monthly basis, Prepares journal entries for accrual calculations and ensures that all intercompany accounts are in balance for month end, Monitors and controls inter-company transactions, verifies accuracy and validity, request intercompany payments on a monthly basis, Assist internal and external auditors with their request.
Pepsi Cola Latín América & Caribbean
Staff Accountant- (Food & Breberege).Stephen James Associate- contract Consultant
Marzo 2004 to Septiembre 2006
Provided professional accounting skills to prepare financial statements and reports by applying accounting principles to the analysis of department revenues and expenditures; Maintained control accounts daily checking for accuracy and reconciling discrepancies, Reconciled bank accounts daily Monitored departmental expenditures and provides reports to departmental managers, Broke out payroll allocations and work flow, Prepared daily wires to vendors and monitors bank balances Analyzed and reconciled general ledger accounts daily, Set up and maintained vendor and customer accounts in Sap, Analyzed financial statements for accuracy of postings and allocations, Updated and maintained fixed asset schedule.
G/L Analysis & Reconciliation (recorded variances). Posted to the General Ledger, Daily accounting and finance reports.
Month end closing, Prepared Balance Sheet & Income Statements, Prepared investment fee allocation for non-pooled funds.
Calculated and posted depreciation expense journal entry monthly, Created monthly journal entries posted items.
Reconciled Financial Edge and Raisers Edge monthly, Performed variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliation each fiscal period.