FIORELLA LEON
OVERVIEW
Skilled Accountant specializing in originating and maintaining accounting records for operating divisions, along with conducting operations that yield monthly financial statements. Expertise encompasses accounts payable, financial reporting, and account reconciliations, driving leadership and motivation to the team. Excels in streamlining office functions through system automation, productivity enhancements, and rapid problem-solving.
SKILLS
ADP, Vista, and Sage Software Pro QuickBooks Certified
Compliance Exceptional oral and written communication
Cash Flow Planning and Management Bilingual in Spanish & English
Financial Reconciliation Budgeting & Forecasting
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, MINOR IN ACCOUNTING
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, December 2022
Relevant Coursework: Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting, Accounting Systems, Small Business Management Plan Study
EXPERIENCE
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT JANUARY 2020- CURRENT
PRFP CONSTRUCTION
•Assist in external and internal audits to execute Accounting Policies, Procedures, and Other Related Duties as Assigned.
•Prepare journal entries for recording financial activities in the general ledger.
•Process payroll using Paychex Flex time tracking and calculated it into QuickBooks Online.
•Submit accurate reports to the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) based on information generated in Paychex Flex and LCP tracker for completed Prevailing Wage jobs.
•Maintain current knowledge of GASB pronouncements and federal/state regulations.
•Manage accounts payable/receivables processes to ensure timely payment for projects upon receipt of purchase orders and receipted payment for equipment rentals and jobs.
•Update the system with received purchase orders.
•Collaborate with Program Managers to ensure accurate processing of Accounts Payables invoicing.
•Assist managers in creating schedules for each job's timeframe.
•Conduct bi-monthly check runs for bills and ensured monthly expenses were paid.
ACCOUNTANT/ BOOKKEEPER 2019
ST. JOHNS PROGRAM
•Assisted in payroll operations utilizing the Paylocity online portal system.
•Reviewed accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledgers for completeness and accuracy.
•Prepared and posted journal entries, reconciled accounts, generated billings, and produced reports.
•Processed bi-monthly timesheets for 120 employees.
•Oversaw accounts payable invoicing, compiled weekly expense reports, and issued checks based on expenses.
•Managed invoicing for various departments within programs.
•Allocated employee wages according to grant disbursements using Excel spreadsheets.
•Utilized Excel spreadsheets to create a V-lookup spreadsheet for wage allocation based on percentages.
•Created journal entry inputs and exported them into QuickBooks.
•Oversaw accounts receivable matching in QuickBooks.
•Employed the general ledger for reconciling bank statements.
WARRANTY ACCOUNTANT MARCH 2014 - JANUARY 2019
ELK GROVE KIA
•Oversaw accounts for granted receivable claims.
•Collaborated with associates and supervisors to resolve transaction and invoice issues.
•Posted monthly/yearly expenses on the general ledger (QuickBooks).
•Recorded credit card transactions.
•Entered warranty data to maintain up-to-date warranty claims for Kia customers.
•Handled a minimum of 50 claims per week.
•Managed payable transactions for entered claims.
•Administered monthly accounts for payable warranties.