Accounting Assistant / Clerk AP & AR Focus

Lilian Pizani

Castle Pines – ***** +1-720-***-****

***************@*****.***

Accounting Assistant / Accounting Clerk (AP/AR)

Summary

Detail-oriented, organized, and efficient professional with experience in finance, audit and project management, including document control, internal controls, and process improvement. Recently gained additional skills in retail customer service and support. Seeking to transition into a finance/accounting role where I can apply my analytical skills and financial experience. Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Knowledge of core bookkeeping functions, internal control assessment, and compliance.

• Ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights

• Soft Skills: communication, attention to detail, problem solving, teamwork, and customer service

• Key Certificates: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Certified Project Management – Brazil

• Languages: English (Advanced) and Portuguese (Native) Experience

Salesperson Apparel – 02/2026 – Present – Nordstrom Park Meadows – Lone Tree, Co Merchandise Associate - CEC – 04/2025 – 02/2026 - TJX Companies – Castle Rock, CO

• Achieved sales targets by providing excellent, personalized customer service and building lasting client relationships.

• Performed cash procedures, including sales, returns, and register opening/closing.

• Executed financial administrative tasks, including record reconciliation, safe counts, and bank deposit preparation according to company procedures.

• Maintained stock organization, merchandising, pricing, and store visual presentation.

• Collaborated with team members to ensure operational efficiency and provide flexible support across departments.

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Project Analyst, 09/2010 - 12/2014 Anhanguera Educational Institution – Brazil

• Managed and executed 14 projects, overseeing end-to-end project tasks, transitioning financial services (e.g., payment slips, fee processing, account statements) from manual to online processes.

• Monitored project execution from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with planned timelines and budgets.

• Collaborated with IT to define requirements, design layouts, conduct testing, and maintain documentation.

• D Developed and delivered online training programs and executive-level presentations.

• Created a performance dashboard for 40+ services, impacting over 300 campus units. Financial Coordinator, 03/2007 - 11/2008 Grupo Equipav – Shared Services Center (CSC) – Brazil

• Led a team of 10 in managing accounts payable for 21 group companies, overseeing document pre-approvals, release processes and negotiating with suppliers when necessary.

• Collaborated on cash flow forecasting and supervised accounts receivable activities.

• Implemented improvements in accounts payable processes, including enhancements to the management system.

Internal Auditor Associate, 03/2004 - 08/2005 - Dpaschoal - Retail Automotive – Brazil

• Audited store-level operations, including cash, fixed assets, inventory accuracy, stocktaking procedures, and loss prevention measures to prevent fraud or waste.

• Evaluated and tested the effectiveness of internal controls to identify risks and recommend process improvements to management.

• Analyzed data to identify trends, inconsistencies, or errors and prepared reports to document findings.

• Discussed audit results and recommendations with store staff and management and followed up on outstanding audit issues.

External Auditor Associate, 08/2000 - 05/2003 - Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu – Independent Auditors (USA-based Firm) – Brazil

• Performed substantive testing of account balances (e.g., cash, accounts receivable and payable, inventory, fixed assets, and profit and loss accounts) to verify accuracy.

• Tested a client’s internal controls to identify risks and potential areas for financial misstatement.

• Prepared audit documentation and working papers in accordance with industry standards.

• Communicated with clients to request documentation, explain audit inquiries, and understand business operations.

• Analyzed financial data and helped prepare reports on audit findings, including identifying weaknesses and recommending improvements.

• Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and identified potential financial discrepancies.

• Collaborated with senior auditors and managers to meet audit deadlines.

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