Emily Cruz Santana
Toa Baja
Summary
Finance professional with strong background in accounting: payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed assets. Known for accuracy in financial reporting and ability to streamline accounting processes. Collaborative team player focused on delivering results and adapting to changing needs. Knowledge in inventory control and computer programs such as Workday, Acumatica, Sage MAS90, Quickbooks, Onbase, Kronos, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Smartstream, and Peachtree.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Grupo Ferré Rangel-GFR Services LLC
07.2019 - Current
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations ensuring accuracy of recorded transactions
- Prepared monthly reconciliations between payroll records and financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Active participation in the implementation of the Workday software
- Guidance and assistance to HR with payroll processing transactions
- Developed strong relationships with ADP to ensure smooth processing of payroll services
- Assisted in the preparation of W-2 forms at year-end for all employees as per IRS guidelines
- Collaborated with IT department on troubleshooting any technical issues related to the payroll software or systems
- Provided guidance to junior accountants on complex accounting transactions and technical issues
Senior Accountant
Grupo Ferré Rangel- GFR Media LLC
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Maintained fixed asset register, recording acquisitions/disposals accurately
- Month-end close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations ensuring accuracy of recorded transactions
- Provided guidance to junior accountants on complex accounting transactions and technical issues
Accountant
Grupo Ferré Rangel-GFR Media LLC
03.2008 - 07.2018
- Payroll processing for over 700 employees
- Quarterly and yearly filling and compliance of federal and local payroll taxes returns, including W2 forms
- Analysis of budget vs actual payroll costs
- Worked with human resources to develop a streamlined way to track paid time off
- Documented procedures, identified areas to improve internal controls and gain additional efficiencies and implemented policy changes
- Reconciled all payroll liabilities to the general ledger and prepared monthly payroll accrual entries
- Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
- Assisted with auditing and responding to company accountants
- Pulled internal reports as requested (salaries, bonuses, hours worked)
- Approval of accounts payable runs
- Worked in the implementation of Dynamics AX and Kronos version 7.0.12 (Payroll and Human Resources solutions)
Financial Technician
Triple-S, Inc
01.2007 - 02.2008
- Processed accounts payable
- Prepared accurate financial statements at the end of the month
- Budget preparation and discussion with managers
- Provided timely actuals, forecast and budget data for IT and corporate management
Accountant
Triple-S, Inc
05.2002 - 12.2006
- Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account receivable and premium revenue analysis
- Prepared financial pages for presentation to senior management
- Reconciled discrepancies between accounts receivable general ledger account and accounts receivable trial balance account
Education
Bachelor - Business Administration
University of Puerto Rico at Bayamón
01.1998
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Strong in MS Excel
- Multitasking
- Customer relations
- Collaborative team member
- Fluent in English
- Effective communication
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Grupo Ferré Rangel-GFR Services LLC
07.2019 - Current
Senior Accountant
Grupo Ferré Rangel- GFR Media LLC
08.2018 - 06.2019
Accountant
Grupo Ferré Rangel-GFR Media LLC
03.2008 - 07.2018
Financial Technician
Triple-S, Inc
01.2007 - 02.2008
Accountant
Triple-S, Inc
05.2002 - 12.2006
Bachelor - Business Administration
University of Puerto Rico at Bayamón
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