career objective                              

bilingual accounting specialist eager to contribute skills and knowledge toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing financial and operational performance

profile                                                

ø  offer numerous years of progressive accounting experience, with depth of knowledge in financial administration, reporting, training, tax preparation, and international commerce

ø  provide outstanding customer service through efficient investigation and resolution of potential issues; possess sharp analytical aptitude and problem-solving capabilities

ø  analyze existing procedures to develop and implement process improvements that result in substantial cost savings and increased productivity

ø  extensive background preparing accounts payable, accounts receivable, employee payroll, liabilities payments, bank deposits, reconciliations, and journal entries

ø  dynamic organization, prioritization, and time management skills; consistently achieve critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

ø  excellent communication skills; fully bilingual in spanish / english

ø  notary public state of florida

 

~ technical proficiencies ~

quickbooks pro ~ peachtree ~ ms office (word, excel, powerpoint, access, outlook) ~

dockmaster ~ marine program ~ masterbuild construction program.

education                                           

miami dade community college, miami, fl                                                                                present

studies toward associate of accounting operations               

 

universidad nacional autonoma, managua, nicaragua                                                                1993 c 2000

master s degree in public finance

post-graduate studies in international commerce

bachelor of science in business administration     

 

~ professional development ~

advanced studies in english as a second language, english center, miami, fl

income tax preparation course, jackson hewitt

professional experience                

grove harbour marina and caribbean market place, coconut grove, fl                                       2006 c 2009

coral 97 and associates ltd, miami, fl

accountant assistant                                                                                                                

• successfully provided accounting support for two distinct business entities c one of miami s largest full-service marina facilities with 350-boat capacity and a busy shopping center with 60 storefront units
• accurately maintained general ledger, prepared journal entries, reconciled accounts and records, processed a/r and a/p, and executed daily banking duties
• administered payroll for approximately 90 employees and oversaw liabilities tax payments using forms  xxx-xxx-xxxx , and uct-6
• prepared annual 1099, w-2 1096, and w-3 forms; generated financial reports instrumental to senior management in assessing performance

 

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dominican american national foundation, miami, fl                                                                  2002 c 2008                                                

accounting systems & computer instructor    

• developed and conducted accounting and computer curricula for a diverse student body; worked closely with program participants in group and one-on-one settings
• provided knowledgeable training and instruction in quickbooks program payroll and liabilities expenses; uct-6, 941, 940, w-2, 1099, w-3, and 1096 form preparation; and use of microsoft office products

 

spanish american basic education & rehabilitation (saber), inc., miami, fl                              2003

consultant      

• played integral role in steering community programs serving local residents; supported immigrant, refugee, and  government assistant programs

 

jackson hewitt                                                                                                                                      2002 c 2004

personal income tax instructor for tax preparers / office supervisor (seasonal)        

         effectively manage office activity and train income tax preparers in all job functions

 

embassy of nicaragua, nicaragua                                                                                             1986 c 1997                            

counselor                   

         entrusted with responsibility for serving as an international commerce and import / export specialist, facilitating communications between latin american and european nations