Senior Accountant

Alejandra E. Peña

CPA Candidate-Parts Passed

(c) 646-***-**** *********.*.****@*****.***

Highlights

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Dynamics

QuickBooks

Sage 300(ACCPAC)

General Ledger Accounting

Account Reconciliation

Data Analysis

GAAP Knowledge

Variance Analysis

Accurate and Detail Oriented

Self-Motivated /Team Player

Experience

Senior Accountant August 2018 - Current

HNY Ferry, LLC New York, NY

• Provide monthly analysis and variance explanation on general ledger accounts

• Ensure cash is reported accurately on weekly basis

• Prepare, code and properly allocate accruals for monthly close

• Prepare presentations for complex reconciliation projects

• Assist in improving, maintaining and updating procedures and policies as needed

• Oversee and provide direction to Staff and Junior accountant

• Prepare as well as review audit schedules prepared by junior staffs, coordinate and maintain audit schedule

• Special Projects and Ad-Hoc reports as needed by Accounting Manager and Controller

• Analyze Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss accounts monthly

• Monthly and Quarterly Tax Filings

• Liaison with parent company for corporate allocated expenses

• Assist in preparation of Financial Statements

• Conduct research and communicate with managers in other departments to resolve issues timely Staff Accountant July 2015- April 2018

New York Hotel & Motel Trades Council New York, NY

• Provide monthly analysis and variance explanation on general ledger accounts

• Prepare, analyze and report monthly expenses to management

• Perform periodic Audits related to vendor activity to ensure all proper documentation is in place

• Record year end journal entries including reclass, accruals, adjustments and 1099s

• Analyze source documents related to travel & expenses and company credit card

• Prepare and post journal entries and bank reconciliations for multiple entities

• Prepare audit work papers for external auditors for multiple entities

• Track and maintain employee sick, personal and vacation time

• Train and supervise employees using FileMaker Pro Database and Sage Accounting Software

• Assist in building, maintaining, troubleshooting and improving Dues FileMaker Pro Database

• Supervise Dues income process and reconcile all cash receipts monthly

• Analyze Company Credit Card bills and expense reimbursements

• Review and approve A/P and A/R, complete full accounting cycle for multiple entities Accountant Assistant February 2013- July 2015

La Palestra Management Group, LLC New York, NY

• Assisted in A/R, A/P, bank reconciliations and payroll for multiple locations and prepared for Audits

• Designed and maintained spreadsheets, budgets and projections to keep payroll costs down

• Assisted in managing employees; insurance, vacation and sick pay

• Gathered research to assure compliance with labor, HR and tax laws

• Interacted with various facility managers to solve issues Education

CUNY Baruch College, New York, NY Expected Grad Date Spring-- 2020

• BS in Operations Management

• Relevant Courses: Business Decision Models, Information System and Technologies CUNY York College, Jamaica, NY Fall 2010- Fall 2014

• BS in Accounting Fall 2014 - Dean’s list multiple Semesters

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