Elsy Y. Alvarado
ad0t0n@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elsy-alvarado-42201679
Aubrey, TX, 76227
Mobile Phone: 786-***-****
To whom it may concern,
Please consider this letter and enclosed resume as application that is suitable to your personnel requirements and my background.
As my resume states, I have gained a wealth of knowledge and skills from my academic and employment experiences. My years of experience, combined with a commitment to customer services, make me a uniquely qualified candidate. My experience includes management of the entire Treasury area including AR, AP, Cash Management and Banking Services, help with customization, development, and implementation of different software applications for area as accounting, business, customer services, sales, and administration, Preparation and active presence in accounting closings including accounting records in different systems and analysis of accounts, monitoring and developments in internal and external audits of the companies as well as compliance and monitoring of self-assessments.
These experiences would serve as a solid base in which to begin a career on your enterprise. Moreover, the experience acquired while working within solid enterprises such as Heritage Grocers Group (El Rancho), ExxonMobil Corporation HQ, Nissan Group of North America, UPS, A&R Supply, Boheringer Ingelheim, AB Maury Hispanoamerica, 3M, ExxonMobil de Venezuela, etc., has provided me with a good understanding of the policies and work procedures of the financial and customer services sector.
You will find me to be a resourceful and self-motivated individual, with the ability to work supportively within a team environment and communicate effectively at all levels. I bring a diligent and dedicated attitude together with the ability to adapt readily to varying job demands.
Sincerely,
Elsy Y Alvarado L.
Elsy Y. Alvarado
ad0t0n@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elsy-alvarado-42201679
Aubrey, TX, 76227
Mobile Phone: 786-***-****
Bachelor in Public Accounting.
Education
-Universidad Santa María (Venezuela): Public Accounting Bachelor Degree 1995
Technological skills
Microsoft Software: Microsoft Office Suites (Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word) Internet Explorer and Outlook Express.
Administrative Systems: Knowledge of Oracle Financial, JD Edwards Enterprise One Version 9.1, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, QuickBooks (on line & desktops), Blackline, BAWeb, OneSourse. SQL database, SAGE, and AS 400
Loan Systems: SAP (Concur), TABLEAU, Power BI
Heritage Grocers Group (El Rancho) - Addison – TX March 2022 – Actual
(Permanent Position)
Accounting
• Prepare, review and process general ledger journal entries in compliance with policy and GAAP
• Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations
• Analyze and research open reconciliation items and accounts for discrepancies, coordinate resolution of issues with management and other department representatives
• Analyze and explain balance sheet account variances.
• Timely executes month-end close for lease accounting by leveraging existing lease information to record required journal entries.
• Maintains General Ledger accounts and performs account reconciliations related to lease accounting.
• Experience with month-end close process under tight deadlines.
• Prepare all new and amended real estate and equipment leases are recorded properly according to ASC 842 for over 43 stores, Update of lease data into Rem Modulo JDE.
• Prepared monthly lease accounting journal entries, including accruals for percentage/special rent, utilities, and other occupancy related expenses (CAM, Real Estate Taxes, Insurance, & Personal Property Tax).
• Prepare monthly reports, audit reports, variance analysis, and budget reports
• Act as accounting liaison during system implementation projects
• Make process improvement recommendations and implement solutions
• Review and submit internal and external audit requests; create positive working relationships with auditors by addressing their questions timely
• Review Master Data sheets for assigned balance sheet accounts
• Review new general ledger account requests and Standard Operating Procedures updates
• Review and submit month end or special intercompany invoicing
• Maintain monthly KPIs for staff accountants, and provide effective positive feedback
• Work with confidential information.
ExxonMobil Corporate HQ (Contract Position) - Irving – TX October 2020 – Oct 2021
Banking Services
Coordinate and communicate with the external banks and internal business lines / functional groups the banking requirements of all projects being implemented.
Assist in development, issuance, and evaluation of RFP’s for banking services required by Affiliates.
Assist in negotiation of contractual terms and conditions for new bank services contemplated.
Coordinate projects related to the centralization and standardization of affiliates’ cash management processes.
Redesign of bank account structures in case of acquisitions and/or divestments.
Coordinate MoC activities triggered by changes in interfaces / processes introduced by the banks as well as from within ExxonMobil (e.g. ERP platform / format changes).
Prepare and send to banks necessary documentation, maintain bank documentation files, and keep bank account database current.
Review banking operations and propose initiatives to optimize banking activities, communications, and customer service from banks.
Ensure that banking activities are handled according to guidelines, controls and agreed processes, terms, and conditions, both internally and with the banks.
Ensure that the banking services required for an Affiliate and Affiliates’ banking structure are aligned with the RTC operational structure.
Act as the focal point for coordination and escalating issues, requests and instructions with the various Payables organizations, Skills Centers and other groups that have interaction with banks.
Nissan Group of North America (NMAC) - Irving – TX April 2020 – October 2020
(Contract Position)
Accounting
• Review and process general ledger journal entries in compliance with policy and GAAP.
• Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations.
• Analyze and research open reconciliation items and accounts for discrepancies; coordinate resolution of issues with management and other department representatives.
• Analyze and explain balance sheet account variances.
• Prepare monthly reports, audit reports, variance analysis, and budget reports.
• Act as accounting liaison during system implementation projects.
• Make process improvement recommendations and implement solutions.
• Review and submit internal and external audit requests; create positive working relationships with auditors by addressing their questions timely.
• Review Master Data sheets for assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Review new general ledger account requests and Standard Operating Procedures updates.
• Review and submit month end or special intercompany invoicing.
• Maintain monthly KPIs for staff accountants, and provide effective positive feedback.
• Work with confidential information.
UPS (United Parcel Services) Coppell – TX (Contract Position) June 2019- April 2020
Accounting I
Full accounting cycle for international/ domestic companies, general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process. Analyzing financial data, preparing financial statements, preparing budgets, assessing risk, maintaining, and reconciling fixed assets schedules.
Reconciling monthly multicurrency tax and bank accounts of Latin America area to ensure compliance with GAAP and local accounting regulation IFRS. Use of the Blackline, Oracle and MTM systems, OneSource for Tax provision.
Responsibilities include analyzing trends, variance, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
Reports organization's finances to management, and offers suggestions about resource utilization, tax strategies, and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
Bookkeeping and process journal entries in A/P A/R, FA, Tax, Cash.
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Training to new staff and successfully transitioned multiple entities into Oracle.
A&R SUPPLY - Miami - Fl (Contract Position) June 2018-January 2019
Accounting Head
Review Accounting, A/R, A/P, Investments, Cash Management and Financial Reporting
Review and process general ledger journal entries in compliance with policy and GAAP.
Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations.
Review Cash-Flows daily Income and Expenses
Provided guidance and leadership to 3 employees.
Review pricing update and Sale catalog.
BOHERINGER INGELHEIM - Venezuela June 2012-March 2017
Treasurer Corporate
Review Accounting, A/R, A/P, Investments, Cash Management and Financial Reporting
Review Cash-Flows to optimize year-end Income and Expenses
Provided guidance and leadership to 9 employees.
Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risks or deficiencies.
Developed annual budgets and compared actual expenses against projected budgets.
Created Financial Reports and Audit documentation to facilitate internal and external auditing.
Complied with SOX guidelines and developed policies to maintain compliance with regulatory statutes.
Advised executives on contracts with significant financial implications.
Preparation, Implementation and design of projects for A/R
Controls and Financial Procedures in the cash area under Six Sigma
Supervision and Monitoring of Foreign Trade (Bonds, Switches, SITME and Letters of Credit
Development and Implementation of the CONCUR system for Venezuela.
Development and Implementation of the ERP system (SAP) for the Treasury Department
AB MAURY HISPANOAMERICA - Venezuela May 2008-May 2012
Treasurer Manager
Review Accounting, A/R, A/P, Investments, Cash Management and Financial Reporting
Review Cash-Flows to optimize year-end Income and Expenses
Provided guidance and leadership to 9 employees.
Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risks or deficiencies.
Developed annual budgets and compared actual expenses against projected budgets.
Created Financial Reports and Audit documentation to facilitate internal and external auditing.
Complied with SOX guidelines and developed policies to maintain compliance with regulatory statutes.
Advised executives on contracts with significant financial implications.
3M Manufacturera de Venezuela March 2004-October 2008
Treasury Coordinator & Six Sigma Green Belt
Coordination of account closures, Issuance of Financial Reports and development of statistical analysis of accounts
Prepared, Review Analyze local and foreign bank accounts
Prepared and Review of Currency Controls, Settlements, Foreign Sales and Letters of Credit
Prepared and execution of Bond trades and Swaps
Prepared of Supplier payment
Analyze of Bank Reconciliations
Creation of Macroeconomic Reports
Support for Internal and External Audits
Preparation of Cash Flow Analysis
ExxonMobil de Venezuela June 2001-March 2004
Treasury Analyst
Preparation and Analysis of Cash-Flows
Preparation, review, analyze and Payments to suppliers
Analyze of Bank Reconciliations
Analyze and Execution of Accounting Registers
Execution of Financial Audits and writing of opinions under Self-Assessment methodology
Creation of procedures established in project financing contract.
Preparation, Implementation and Design of projects for Financial Controls and Procedures
COMMUNITY / VOLUNTEERISM
2019- Serve lunch at The Bridge.