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Idalis Cartagena Alicea, CPA, MBA

San Juan

Summary

Highly motivated and detail-oriented Certified Public Accountant with 7 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting and financial reporting; effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for private organizations. Proficient in accounting softwares and possessing a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and tax regulations. Leverages field expertise, organizational and analytical skills with resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on the new tasks and environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Comptroller

Propulsa LLC
San Juan
03.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, cash flows.
  • Created reports summarizing current financial status by collecting information from various sources including journals, ledgers, payroll records .
  • Developed and implemented internal control procedures to ensure accuracy of financial information.
  • Monitored cash flow, prepared monthly bank reconciliations, and analyzed trends in revenue and expenditure.
  • Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.

Accountant

Trafon Group
San Juan
11.2017 - 01.2024
  • Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
  • Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
  • Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
  • Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
  • Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
  • Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
  • Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.

Collections Account Representative

Farmacia Reyes
Cayey
05.2011 - 08.2017
  • Developed and implemented collection strategies to reduce past due accounts.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries regarding their accounts or billing statements.
  • Analyzed customer payment patterns and creditworthiness of delinquent customers.
  • Prepared monthly reports on collection activity, aging analysis, and performance metrics.
  • Reviewed customer accounts for potential write-offs and recommended appropriate action.
  • Processed payments received from customers and reconciled accounts accordingly.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Accounting

Ana G Mendez University
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
06-2018

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

University of Puerto Rico
Cayey, Puerto Rico
05-2012

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Budget development
  • Cash flow management
  • Internal controls
  • General ledger reconciliation
  • Payroll administration
  • Accounts reconciliation
  • Accounting expertise
  • Month-end and year-end closings
  • Preparing financial statements

Certification

  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant, Licensing Jurisdiction Puerto Rico - 2024

Timeline

Comptroller

Propulsa LLC
03.2024 - Current

Accountant

Trafon Group
11.2017 - 01.2024

Collections Account Representative

Farmacia Reyes
05.2011 - 08.2017

Master of Business Administration - Accounting

Ana G Mendez University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

University of Puerto Rico

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