SHARON GUERRERO, CPA
** ***** *** ****** ********* N6H, Brooklyn, New York 11211
**************@*****.***
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
- Highly analytical and tenacious Certified Public Accountant, powered with exceptional problem-solving abilities, complemented with extensive years of broad-based knowledge and experience in accounting, bookkeeping, and financial management.
- Expert at utilizing “out-of-the-box” techniques in generating innovative processes for the optimization of operational efficiency, reduction of costs, and enhancement of corporate profitability.
- Adept at working and relating well with diverse people, adapting to different cultures, and providing innovative solutions.
- Possess a keen eye for detail and capacity to multitask in vastly competitive, challenging, and fast-paced environment.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Financial Analysis and Reporting
Bookkeeping
Continuous Process Improvement
Monthly Financial Reconciliation
Start-up Specialization
General Accounting/Financial Auditing
Time Management and Prioritization
Financial Statement Generation
Project Management
Superior Interpersonal Skills
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ACCOUNTING
Hunter College, New York, NY
~ 2004
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SKRAM MEDIA PUBLISHING COMPANY ~ BROOKLYN, NY ~ 2007–2011
CONTROLLER 2007–2011
- Accurately prepared Financial Statements and related schedules, such as bank, intercompany, and work papers
- Distributed monthly Financial Statements to Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors
- Demonstrated expertise in handling Cash Flow Improvements of Dales of Sales Outstanding from 70 days to 33 days, along with conducting negotiation of net terms with key vendors
- Extensively managed diversified accounts payable/receivable and expense control procedures, which included bank and account reconciliation, cash receipts, disbursements, finance charges, billings, invoicing, purchase order/inventory verification, charge-backs, rebates, and preparation of daily bank deposits
- Executed the preparation and monitoring of company budget
- Assigned assignments and accurately evaluated work performance of four staff
- Granted supervision to six staff and assigned various projects
ACE FU RECORDS ~ BROOKLYN, NY ~ 2008–2010
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER 2008–2010
- Demonstrated professionalism in providing high-level administrative support through conducting research, preparing royalty statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions, such as preparing correspondence, merging mailings, and handling unique special projects
- Extensively utilize QuickBooks Premier in preparing and posting all related accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including month-end bank and account reconciliations
SOHO GRAND/TRIBECA GRAND HOTEL ~ NEW YORK, NY ~ 2001–2007
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGER | PAYROLL ANALYST 2001–2007
- Effectively oversaw workflow as well as supervised and trained accounting staff through performing posting to general ledger, accounts receivable, and payable accounts
- Conducted daily management of all accounts receivable, which included monitoring of daily cash flow, processing wire transfers, and handling of settlements
- Accurately executed preparation and posting of payroll journal entries, reconciliation of both payroll and account receivable accounts, and execution of account research and analysis
- Examined monthly budget estimates or proposals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives