Accounting Manager, Accountant, Senior Accountant

EDGARDO VAZQUEZTELL

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--FINANCE MANAGER | ACCOUNTING MANAGER | ACCOUNTANT--

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Accomplished, results-driven, and proactive professional, offering more than seven years of experience in

demonstrating highly developed management, and analytical skills in the areas of accounting, financial

management, and information technology. Armed with demonstrated accomplishment in streamlining financial

operations, analysis, and reporting to achieve outstanding results. Meticulous and adept at accomplishing

accounting and financial functions for local and federal agencies. Capable of establishing in-depth knowledge in

accounting, including accounts payable/receivable payroll, tax statements, data review, billing, and financial

reporting to maximize profitability and cash projections. Recognized for being valued collaborator with the ability

to establish and foster professional relationships with clients and employees. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Payroll Management Budgeting Analysis and Planning Vendor Relations

Financial Statements Team Leadership and Supervision Contract Negotiations

General Ledger Accounting Strategic Planning and Implementation New Emerging Technology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HOPE AND HELP CENTER OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC. WINTER PARK, FL

Finance/ IT Manager 2006 Present

Handle and manage the annual budget of the organization and preparing reports for 30 different departments.

Responsible for all accounting operations, payroll, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and accounts receivables and accounts payables.

Hold accountability in securing and maintaining the entire accounting and financial information for the

agency, as well as in preparing monthly billing and budget for government agencies to acquire

reimbursements.

Provided expert oversight in efficiently creating and submitting monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations

and audit reports for state and federal grants.

Administer spend analysis, cost estimation, budgeting, journals entries, and account reconciliations.

Ensure strict compliance of all accounting procedures with agreements through close collaboration with

state and federal agencies.

Play a pivotal role in preparing report for state and federal agencies within a very strict deadline.

Administer auditing payroll for the organization.

Responsible for annual 1099 reporting and W-2.

Monitor and maintain technology equipment in nine different remote locations, which include upgrading

replacement, troubleshooting, as well as setting up and maintaining network.

Directly lead the Finance Office staff; facilitate training for staff regarding the use of CAREWare and

Medicaid software.

Adhere to requirements on software installation and upgrade as mandated by government agencies.

Notable Contributions:

Successfully contributed in driving significant reduction in cost across the IT Department by more

than $60K annually through troubleshooting of equipment and presentation of correspondence

suggestions.

Substantially improved the accuracy of financial transaction upon performing monthly close

processes and evaluating recorded results in a timely manner.

Served as a key in maximizing productivity, reporting, and internal controls by analyzing, advice and

implementing modifications to accountings systems.

Effectively minimized the cost of payroll as well as of payroll service outside the agency by

implementing payroll software.

Oversaw the entire IT Department as an IT Manager which run the operations of the department for

the agency.

Lessened the need for equipment purchasing for a 5-year period by supporting vendor negotiations.

DE SOTO GROUP, PA KISSIMMEE, FL

Staff Accountant 2005- 2006

Carried out all facets of accounting processes including, general ledger, bank reconciliations, payroll, and

quarterly and annual reports preparation for customers; created sales tax and financial statements.

KNIGHT ENTERPRISES (BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS) ORLANDO, FL

High-Speed Internet and VoIP Customer Support 2005

Played a lead role in managing Internet and wireless networks, and digital phone systems support and

installation as well as in troubleshooting computer and digital phone service calls.

ACADEMIA SANTA MARÍA PONCE, PR

Accountant 2002 2004

Delivered proactive leadership and effective techniques in accomplishing accounting functions, such as

payrolls, accounts receivables/payable, and bookkeeping.

Administered the preparation of state taxes, including wage and tax statement forms.

ANGEL M. LUGO & SONS PONCE, PR

Accounting Assistant 2000 2004

Accurately handled payrolls, accounts receivables, and accounts payable; bookkeeping; as well as state

taxes preparation, including wage and tax statement forms.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting – Graduated magna cum laude | GPA: 3.78 (2004)

INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO PONCE, PR

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel 2007

Government Software Workshop (CAREWare)

AFFILIATION

Accounting Student Association (2002 2004)

TECHNICAL ACUMEN

Microsoft Office Suite: All Applications

Payroll (Paychex) and Taxes Software, Government Software (CAREWare)

DonorPerfect

QuickBooks, Peachtree Accounting

Windows Server

Computer Troubleshooting and Networks

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