Robert Garcia
Staff Accountant
***********@*****.*** • 979-***-****
LinkedIn Profile • Bryan, TX 77808
Analytical and meticulous professional with extensive experience preparing and maintaining financial records to track the organizations' assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. Proven expertise in maintaining the general ledger, reviewing financial statements, preparing financial reports, maintaining reclasses / accruals, posting journal entries, and supporting other employees throughout accounting processes. Demonstrated excellence in reconciling bank and balance sheet accounts monthly. Adept at facilitating management in yearly audits and informed decision-making through comprehensive financial reporting. Proactive and diligent specialist with exceptional interpersonal, multitasking, and organizational skills; adept at operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Equipped with working experience of Meditech system, Lawson, Excel, Outlook, MS Word, and PowerPoint. Areas of Expertise
Accounting Operations
Account Reconciliations
Financial Management
General Ledger Accounting
Documentation & Reporting
Key Account Management
Financial Data Analysis
Staff Training & Leadership
Regulatory Compliance
Professional Experience
CHI St. Joseph Regional Health Center, Bryan, TX Jan 1991 – Oct 2022 Staff Accountant
Prepared and recorded monthly general ledger entries in a timely and accurate manner. Delivered proactive assistance to senior accountants in entering monthly entries into the Meditech system in a timely way. Compiled and submitted yearly unclaimed reports to the state by the due date to avoid charges. Provided decision-makers with accurate and comprehensive information by preparing daily and monthly reports in the financial close process. Maintained and cleared unclaimed funds in close collaboration with patient financial services staff.
● Regularly entered daily EFTs from bank accounts into an excel spreadsheet to be posted to cash book.
● Supported departmental managers and directors with budget variance and financial reports to enable users with essential information for making educated decisions.
● Ensured proper reporting of information by preparing bank and general ledger account reconciliations.
● Functioned as a backup for the accounting staff, including senior accountants, payroll, and accounts payable, to streamline ongoing operations in times of need.
● Contributed to the creation of relevant schedules and documentation for St. Joseph Health System and its affiliates yearly independent audit to provide needed information.
● Collaborated with heads of different departments to implement improvement initiatives focused on empowering the organization to achieve a net profit.
● Reduced labor and supply costs from each department through strategic planning and collaboration. Education
Bachelor’s Administration Degree in Accounting
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX