Carlos M. Alvarez
*** ** **** ***. ********** FL 33324, Cell 954-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS
• Vast experience in various aspects of accounting management which includes, but is not limited to, financial reporting, US GAAP compliance, fixed assets, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, expense accounts analysis, P&L and Balance Sheet variance analysis, accounts reconciliation, payroll variances, sales audits and revenue recognition.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish
• Detail oriented and efficient
• Strong analytical ability
• Proficient in
- Oracle – GL, AP, PO and Fixed Assets Modules
- Wideorbit – Traffic, A/R & Billing.
- Word, Excel, Microsoft Office
EXPERIENCE
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc., Coconut Grove, FL July 2011 to June 2012
Accountant/Traffic & Billing Coordinator (Temporary)
• Reconcile P&L and Balance Sheet accounts, and prepare related schedules
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and journal entries for accruals and prepaid expenses
• Monitor revenue to prevent loss and report the Allowance for Bad Debt analysis
• Calculate and reconcile sales commissions
• Process AP invoices for payment
Next One Interactive, Inc., Weston, FL March 2010 to March 2011
Media Accountant
• Place orders, TV spots and reconcile logs on traffic system
• Perform and review monthly billing
• Research and resolve discrepancies
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and journal entries for accruals and prepaid expenses
• Perform expense accounts and Balance Sheet variance analysis
• Maintain A/R aging and perform collection of past due balances
• Perform cash applications, A/R closing, and reconciliation
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc., Coconut Grove, FL July 2000 to March 2010
Senior Staff Accountant
• Perform monthly journal entries for payroll, accruals, prepaid expenses and revenues
• Reconcile P&L and Balance Sheet accounts, and prepare related audit schedules
• Perform Fixed Assets maintenance, journal entries and reconciliation
• Perform expense accounts analysis, P&L and Balance Sheet variance analysis, payroll variances, and sales audits
• Perform Sarbanes-Oxley audit testing
• Prepare Sales & Use Tax Form DR-15
• Perform cash applications, A/R closing, cash management and bank reconciliations
P. R. Aqueduct & Sewer Authority (PRASA), San Juan, P. R. July 1984 to January 2000
Accountant IV – Government Accounts Division - July 1992 to January 2000
• Performed billings and reconciled A/R accounts
• Certified A/R accounts balances.
• Performed collection calls, prepared related collection letters, and attended meetings with clients
• Prepared monthly and year-end financial reports
• Responsible for the supervision of a 10 employee staff
Accountant I-III – Finance Division - July 1984 to July 1992
• Monitored construction and services rendered contracts (over $50 million)
• Analyzed and processed for payment contractor’s and supplier’s invoices
• Bank reconciliations
• Performed Fixed Assets inventory control
EDUCATION
University of Puerto Rico
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting and Management 1980