• Strong organizational skills.
• Advanced computer proficiency (Excel, Word,
PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Dedicated team player
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• GAAP Accounting principles.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Spanish – Native
• English - Fluent
• Portuguese - Proficient
HIGHLIGHTS
• Organized.
• Deadline-Oriented.
• Strong problem-Solving.
• Ability to work independently.
• Understanding developing & enhancing
financial process.
• Personal and professional integrity.
900 7th St. SW, Washington DC, 20024 C: 202-***-**** *************@*****.*** SUMMARY
Skilled Accountant with a strong work ethic and sense of ownership needed to excel in a professional environment. Successful at managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines. Extensive knowledge of accounting ERP software (SAP, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, MIP, NetSuite Oracle). Versatile financial and administrative experience in both corporate and non-profit environments.
• Strong attention to detail, exemplary customer service and team-player attitude.
• Developed and implemented company's first manual outlining all proper business procedures and office policies.
• Formally recognized for excellence achieved in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Implemented standardized financial reporting procedures and streamlined month-end closing process across worldwide offices.
• Identified and corrected accounting errors resulting in revenue recovery. Senior Staff Accountant – Panthera Corporation - NY Responsible for overviewing and analyzing financial reports and records for headquarters and worldwide subsidiaries, while establishing and maintaining standardized monthly processes for all entities. Managed, reconcile & maintain balance sheet across cash accounts, accounts receivable, prepaid assets, fixed assets, accounts payable, and accrued expenses. Partnered with management to drive processes to improve efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting. Supporting Accounts Payable through importing and exporting data from Chrome River to NetSuite. Ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. Support external audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts and providing information for auditors. Accountant - Amazon Conservation Team – Arlington, VA Responsible for maintaining the accounting operation of the ACT-US office by compiling, analyzing and processing financial records throughout the year, while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and conformance with reporting and procedural standards. Preparing financial statements and supporting schedules. Managing grant funding and records for finance. Collaborating with other departments to create, maintain and monitor the budget. Accounts payable and receivable. Assisting with the annual audit process for US. Preparation and filing of annual state charity registration/filing reports. Financial analysis of grant accounts to ensure compliance with spending, invoicing, financial reporting, and closeout.
Coordinator, Finance &Administration - Amazon Conservation Team – Arlington, VA Responsible for the day-to-day financial management, maintaining and monitoring the accounting and billing systems. Supports the financial health of the organization in close collaboration with the Finance Senior Manager, internal audits, month end closing, support to country offices and external auditors. Accounting Associate - Amazon Conservation Team - Arlington, VA Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes. Reduced closing time for monthly and quarterly close by implementing new consolidation procedures. Thoroughly reviewed financial statements and tax audits to correct any discrepancies. Performed debit, credit and total accounts on computer spreadsheets/databases. Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions. Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations. Guided firm reconciliation, payroll, annual bonus, pension funds, annual reporting, and management of investments. Worked with management to document and offset unusual expense variances in their respective areas. Director – Detox Inversions 2908 - Valencia, VEN
Co Owner and Co Founder. Management and Supervision. Healthy Food Industry. Performed debit, credit and total accounts on computer spreadsheets/databases. Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions. Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations. Guided firm reconciliation, payroll, annual bonus, pension funds. Customer Support. Internship - Amazon Conservation Team - Arlington, VA Designed electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper files. Manage all media and public relations inquiries. Created PowerPoint presentations used for Business Development. Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents. Generated and maintained spreadsheets using advanced Excel Functions and calculations to develop reports and lists. Public Account - HR & ASSOCIATED - Valencia, VEN
Identified and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts while under tight deadlines. Analyzed costs and revenues to project future trends. Supplied detailed tax documentation needed to submit accurate corporate returns. Executed accounts receivable reporting enhancements and reconciliation procedures. Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations. Guided firm reconciliation, payroll, annual bonus, pension funds. Sales Executive – CMA CGM - Valencia, VEN
Identified prospective customers using lead generating methods and performing an average of 60 cold calls per day. Developed tool to track and monitor personal sales opportunities, deals in progress and closed contracts. Design promotional programs to optimize revenue levels. Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations. Account Assistant - CMA CGM - Valencia, VEN
Systematically prepared documents and assembled financial statements for independent auditors. Executed accounts receivable reporting enhancements and reconciliation procedures. Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations. Performed debit, credit and total accounts on computer spreadsheets/databases, using specialized accounting software Worked with management to document and offset unusual expense variances in their respective areas. Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including any necessary recommended action required to manage costs to achieve budget. Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes. Auditor Assistant - Miguel Salinas & Associated - Valencia, VEN Planned and executed operational audits of various business areas using risk-based audit methodology. Tested the design and effectiveness of internal controls by completing walk-throughs of complex business processes. Diligently monitored remediation plans to confirm proper resolution. Account Assistant - Rivera Munizaga & Associated - Valencia, VEN Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts while under tight deadlines. Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations, bookkeeping. Administrative Assistant - Inversiones Iluminancia - Valencia, VEN Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information. Properly routed agreements, contracts and invoices through the signature process. Designed electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper files. Created and maintained spreadsheets using advanced Excel functions and calculations to develop reports and lists. Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment. VANESSA MENDEZ
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
EXPERIENCE
Completed Seminars and Courses
• Time Management2015.
• Purchasing and Supply 2015.
• Leadership 2018
• Customer Service 2017
• Conflict Management 2019
• Teamwork 2016
• Staff Motivation 2017
EDUCATION
LANGUAGES
• CPA Candidate
• MBA Accounting – DeVry University – Arlington, EEUU
• MBA – Universidad Complutense de Madrid - Madrid Spain
• Bachelor - Public Accounting University of Carabobo – Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela