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ANA FIGUEROA

***** ******* ****. # *** *******, FL 33027

Tel. 305-***-****

E-mail: ********.*****@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

•Accomplished accountant recognized for exceeding expectations with over sixteen years experience in the accounting field. Experience obtained as an Accountant has enabled me to operate a variety of office equipment to include computers using specialized software such as Excel, Word, and Lotus spreadsheet and databases to input appropriate data in order to create a permanent record and being able to retrieve management reports.

•Experience during military tenure from August 1981 through January 1992 consisted in working in both a US Army Finance and Accounting Office working with budget procedures, rules and regulations implemented by the GAO and military headquarters. These procedures included dealing with fund obligations, fund cites and fund controls and charging the appropriate cost centers and making proper adjustments in the event of deviations. Examined Travel Authorizations and reviewed travel and expense reports and permanent change of station documents. Awarded during military service in Saudi Arabia, an Army Commendation Medal attained for superior performance while performing as a Finance Specialist in a hostile environment.

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree with a major in Accounting. Degree obtained in June 1988 from the University of Puerto Rico. A major in Accounting equipped me with knowledge to perform tasks to include but not limited to accounting procedures, government accounting and reconciliation of accounts, monthly and quarterly reports.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

State of Florida, Department of Children and Families Dec.2002 – Jun. 2011

Budget Analyst

Miami, Fl 33128

Reviewed and analyzed programs and financial requests for the Operating Budget and the spending plan; performed general and advanced research assignments and developed effective conclusions and recommendations for the Regional Directors and Executive Managers. Determined availability of funds and impact of requests on the budget; responsible for monitoring and analyzing department objectives and measures; responsible for ensuring that legal and management deadlines are met; responsible for composing financial information. Conducted reviews and other projects in a timely and accurate fashion; assisted in the administration of Regional programs and Departmental objectives; recommended new objectives, and data collection procedures; reviewed departmental budget requests for accuracy, documentation of personnel and resource allocations, effectiveness and efficiency and made recommendations of requests; effectively negotiated and communicated, both orally and in writing, with management groups and executive staff; participated in the strategic planning process through the analysis of related data.

Periodicos Regionales June 1999 - Feb 2002

Amelia Industrial Park

Guaynabo, PR 00658

Performed full accounting cycle, reconciliation of accounts, maintained organizational and system files. Prepared monthly and quarterly reports, kept log of expenditures and other administrative duties. Reviewed, analyzed and presented financial data, including revenue projections and expenditure reports. Prepared financial statements, reports of operations, statistical data, and other information concerning financial requirements; assisted in gathering and reviewing data for preparation of budget work programs. Maintained various ledgers, journals, registers and other fiscal records; allocated revenues to appropriate functions; classified expenditures and posted to various accounts as required. Reviewed and processed expense vouchers, invoices, and other fiscal documents for payment; reconciled various financial reports and other data concerning fiscal operations. Determined payroll requirements; maintained payroll data; prepared and processed monthly payrolls reports. Prepared invoices for collections of accounts receivables

ABS Accounting Services June 1998 - May 1999

Ponce de Leon Avenue

Santurce, PR 00907

Responsible for maintaining full account cycle for twenty two (22) corporations and/or individual businesses. Recorded and documented financial transactions. Reconciled accounts. Analyzed financial transactions to determine accuracy, completeness and conformance to established policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles. Prepared, analyzed, and interpreted financial reports, statements and records such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, amortization, depreciation schedules, and payroll documentation. Assembled data and created financial projections. Calculated and estimated effects of proposed changes in operating programs or accounting operations.

Managements Consultant & Computer Services Mar 1997- May 1998

1510 Roosevelt Avenue

Guaynabo, PR 00658

Responsible for the accounting process in a Corporation having a government contract to establish public relations with tourists arriving at the San Juan Airport. Processed full cycle accounting. Recorded, reconciled and documented financial transactions and accounts. Processed accounts receivables and accounts payable. Prepared and issued invoices to collect monies owed to the Company. Analyzed financial transactions to determine accuracy, completeness and conformance to established policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles. Prepared payroll documents and ensure payroll taxes were deposited on time. Prepared, analyzed, and interpreted financial reports, statements and records such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, amortization, depreciation schedules, and payroll documentation. Supervise personnel in charge of greeting tourists that arrive at the Airport. Assembled data and create financial projections .Calculated and estimated effects of proposed changes in operating programs or accounting operations.

United States Army and US Army Reserve Aug 1981- Jan 1992

Graduated in 1982 and performed as an Administrative Specialist dealing with administrative duties, typing letters and filing documents. Typed at 54 wpm.

•Underwent training and graduated on July 1989 as a Finance Specialist. Prepared and accounted a check register detailing accounting classification of expenditures. Reconciled accounts on a daily basis. Worked at Finance and Accounting office processing payments for basic pay and allowances and verifying supporting documents for personnel leaving Active duty. . Awarded during military service in Saudi Arabia, an Army Commendation Medal attained for superior performance while performing as a Finance Specialist in a hostile environment.

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