OSVALDO PEÑA
SAN JUAN
Summary
Accomplished Senior Accountant with a proven track record at Autogermana BMW, excelling in financial reporting and audit support. Demonstrated expertise in general ledger accounting and a knack for enhancing financial accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in fostering vendor relationships and streamlining audit processes, contributing to informed decision-making and robust financial health.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Autogermana BMW
12.2020 - Current
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Assisted in successful completion of external audits by preparing comprehensive documentation and supporting evidence.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Autogermana BMW
09.2013 - 12.2020
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Improved vendor relationships through diligent communication and prompt issue resolution.
- Aided audit preparation efforts by maintaining organized records and promptly addressing auditor inquiries.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Accounting Clerk
Autogermana BMW
12.2012 - 09.2013
- Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
- Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Cashier
Autocentro Toyota
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Assisted in successful completion of external audits by preparing comprehensive documentation and supporting evidence.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
Education
BBA - ACCOUNTING
UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE PUERTO RICO
San Juan, Puerto Rico06.2011
Skills
General ledger accounting
Financial Reporting
Audit Support
Financial statement review
Intercompany Transactions
Audit preparation
Fixed Asset Accounting
Account Updates
Journal entry preparation
Account Reconciliation
Financial Statements
Cash Flow analysis
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Autogermana BMW
12.2020 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
Autogermana BMW
09.2013 - 12.2020
Accounting Clerk
Autogermana BMW
12.2012 - 09.2013
Cashier
Autocentro Toyota
08.2011 - 12.2012
BBA - ACCOUNTING
UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE PUERTO RICO
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