Senior Bookkeeper - GAAP-Driven Financial Operations Expert

IAN SANTIAGO

Miami, FL 1-787-***-**** ***.********.********@*****.*** / www.linkedin.com/in/ian-d-santiago Professional Summary

Detail-oriented and tech-savvy Senior Bookkeeper with extensive experience in managing financial records, meeting deadlines, mitigating financial risks, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations due to strong command of US GAAP principles. Substantial experience in general ledger management, accounts payable and receivable administration. Possesses a proven track record of improving financial operations and streamlining processes across various Industries while delivering precise financial statements and actionable insights that enhance decision-making and compliance for growing businesses.

• Full-Cycle Bookkeeping

• Bank and Credit cards Reconciliations

• General Ledger Maintenance & Cash Management

• Accounts Payable & Receivable Administration

• Analyzing & Submitting Payroll Information

• Month-End & Year-End Close

• P&L & Balance Sheet Analysis

• Financial Reporting

• Budgeting and Forecasting

• Identifying & Mitigating Financial Risks

• Project Managing Skills & Meeting Deadlines

• Tax preparation Support

• Internal Controls

• Ensuring Compliance with Applicable Regulations

• Supporting Decision-Making & Strategic Planning

• Proficiency in Complex Advanced Excel Methodologies

• Big Data Management

• Leveraging cloud-based financial systems and remote technologies

• Excellent Communication Team Member Qualities

• Fully Bilingual (English + Spanish)

• Multi-Client Bookkeeping

Work History

Senior Bookkeeper 01/2021 to 8/2025

Shiloh’s Steakhouse, – Remote, LA

• Managed day-to-day bookkeeping ensuring timely and accurate processing of all financial transactions.

• Reviewing and reconciling general ledger accounts, monitoring cash flow, and managing monthly financial close processes.

• Performing accounts payable/receivable tasks as well as payments, invoicing, purchase orders, and journal entry posting.

• Preparing accurate and timely financial statements, providing insightful analysis to support decision-making procedures.

• Conducting review of financial statements to discuss overall financial condition and deliver cost-effective recommendations.

• Collaborate with CPAs for tax preparation and financial audits.

• Continuously aiding with internal audit plans by delivering necessary documentation and efficiently supporting schedules. Senior Accountant 04/2019 to 12/2019

KAIROS AR, Inc. – Miami / Hybrid, FL

• Performing reconciliations, financial reports, journal entries, and accounting documents ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Strategically monitored aging of accounts receivable and payables with an emphasis on collections and invoice issues.

• Preparing accurate and timely financial statements, providing insightful analysis to support decision-making procedures.

• Obtained thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure to accurately respond to inquiries.

• Strategically audited transactions, prepared documents, reviewed account trends, and resolved complex financial issues.

• Increased sales by 10%, secured additional funding from investors, and reduced internal operational spending by over 30%.

• Effectively collaborated with sales teams on sales campaigns along with supporting the CEO in daily banking requirements Senior Accountant 11/2017 to 03/2019

Miami Jewish Health Systems – Miami, FL

• Reconciled accounts provided month-end reconciliation of debt balances, and reduced closing timelines from 13 to 7 days.

• Continuously prepared budgets and provided support of annual budget processes to secure timely and accurate decisions.

• Stayed up to date on changes in accounting regulations and standards and ensured compliance with applicable laws.

• Ensured payroll was accurate and delivered on time, calculated salaries and overtime, and processed account adjustments.

• Served as key leader in team restructuring.

Auditor and Accountant 06/2010 to 04/2015

Jose Luis Mendoza and Co., LLC. – San Juan, P.R.

• Strategically managed multiple client engagements, ensuring clients’ monthly financial packages were delivered on time.

• Audited yearly CRIM tax returns during 4 successful tax seasons while also conducting journal entries and reconciliations.

• Led internal control reviews, focusing on data accuracy related to assets and liabilities, improved data quality, and presented findings to fix the three biggest causes of errors.

• Continuously handled accounts in excess of $3M in sales, met tight deadlines, and helped clients in all phases of business.

• Efficiently prepared AD HOC financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends. Additional Experience

Accounting Consultant – Make it Happen Entertainment, LLC., Remote, Miami – 01/2020 to 06/2023 Assistant Controller – John Napoli and Associates, Inc., San Juan, P.R. – 04/2015 to 06/2017 Technical Skills

• Profound knowledge and understanding of accounting systems and how they work.

• Proficient in Auditing, Accounting and Equity software as QuickBooks, Carta, PPC, Creative Solutions, CaseWare, ACCPAC.

• Advanced in Excel and excellent in the creation of schedules utilizing formulas such as V-Lookups, SUMIF, etc. Certifications

QBO Certification

Actively pursuing CPA Certification

Education

University of Puerto Rico, School of Business Administration, Bachelor in Accounting and Bachelor in Finance – 2012 Business Administration Exchange Program – Madrid, Spain – 2010

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