James Decarolis
*** * ******** **** *** **D, Jupiter, Florida 33458 561-***-****, ***************@*****.*** EDUCATION
University of West Florida- Pensacola, Florida
Master of Accountancy- Expected Graduation Spring 2021
• Cumulative GPA 3.6/4.0
University of Central Florida- Orlando, Florida
Bachelor of Business Administration-Accounting- Graduated July 2019
• Cumulative GPA 3.4/4.0
WORK EXPERIENCE
Florida Power & Light- Juno Beach, Florida September 2019 – Current Staff Accountant
• Record journal entries on daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly basis in Accounting system (SAP)
• Record accrual and reversal journal entries for various periods in Accounting system (SAP)
• Reconcile general ledger accounts for audit purposes
• Manage company’s bank accounts and analyze monthly statements
• Project Accounting support to Mergers & Acquisitions
• SOX Compliance
• Process wire transfers
• Setup customers and vendors in SAP software to record A/R & A/P
• Communication with Financial controllers and management to record Accounting data Meaden & Moore- Orlando, Florida October 2017 – September 2018 Forensic Accounting Intern
● Assisted with estimated financial loss calculations for external purposes
● Assisted in preparation of financial documentation of various companies
● Utilization of Microsoft Office, mainly Excel to create spreadsheets
● Communication with Accounting team and clients to fulfill project goals Covington & Associates- Orlando, Florida July 2017 – September 2017 Accounting Intern
● Assisted with Audit of public companies from different industries
● Prepared daily, quarterly, and yearly financial statements for clients
● Assisted in planning the audit and preparing for interim testing
● Perform analytical procedures for quarterly testing
● Communicated with clients and representatives
All American Air & Electric- Port St. Lucie, Florida July 2015 – July 2017 Accounting Assistant
● Oversaw Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
● Contact with customers and vendors regarding invoicing, payments and questions
● Assisted with approval of payments to vendors
● Processed incoming customer payments into company software
● Created spending reports for management on monthly and quarterly basis
● Managed organized financial documents and support in company files SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
● Yellow Belt – Six Sigma September 2019 – Current
● Xero Accounting Software Certified July 2017 – Current
● Dean’s List (GPA 3.8/4.0) August 2015 – May 2016
● President’s List (GPA 4.0) August 2014 – May 2015 ACTIVITIES & INVOLVEMENT
• Study Abroad UCF – Global Ambassador January 2016 – July 2019
• Student Accounting Society – Member August 2016 – July 2019 SKILLS
• Microsoft Application
• Customer Service
• Computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Well-developed oral and written communication abilities