Maria Garcia
*** **** **** ******, ***. **D, New York, NY 10017
T. 646-***-**** **********@*****.***
Given the opportunity, I would like to show my value to an established or up and coming business by utilizing my knowledge, skills, and experience in account management. I believe my abilities and hardworking demeanor would be a valuable asset.
11/08 - 08/11
Matthew Adams Properties, Inc., New York, NY
Accounts Receivable/Payable
Responsible for receivables and payables on 23 properties for management firm
Processed and transmitted rent bills
Inputted, deposited and recorded all invoices in the system on payments and/or invoices including late fees
Revised and forwarded financial reports on a monthly basis to board members, attorneys and accountants
Balanced bank reconciliations on a monthly basis
Posted wire transfer payments and refunds
Principle contact with the properties’ sponsor and accountants for audits
Disbursed mortgage payments on properties
Paid real estate taxes on properties
Entered co-op tax benefit abatement credits to shareholders
Submitted budgets on properties
Transmitted the 1099s and 1098s for properties
Closed out year end files on all properties
12/06 - 4/08
Buchbinder & Warren Realty Group, New York, NY
Accounts Receivable/Payable
Responsible for receivables for over 900 commercial/residential properties for management firm
Maintained monthly rents/security accounts/account disbursements
Handled issues with tenants and bank managers regarding accounts via phone conversation
Balanced bank receipts for commercial/residential properties
8/00 - 7/06
Bernstein Real Estate New York, NY
Account Manager
Solely responsible for bookkeeping on 18 commercial properties for management firm
Bookkeeping responsibilities entailed receivables and disbursements, producing financial statements, assist accountants with inquiries and records required for auditing, preparation of journal entries for monthly/quarterly/year ends, maintaining accurate tenant records, balance commission management reports and balance bank reconciliations, logging budgets and charges
Maintained effective and well organized filing system so that information was accessible and user friendly for not only myself, but for others
Addressed issues with tenants regarding their account in person and via phone conversation
Liaison with Collection department regarding arrears and legal actions
Computer skills BJ Murray Real Estate Accounting Program, Skyline Accounting Program
Windows Office, MS Word, Excel, Internet
Education 1995–1999~Vanguard High School New York, N.Y. Liberal Arts Diploma
References Available upon request