Staff Accountant at UGN, Inc. (2022-04 – 2026-02)
- Monitored compliance with general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
- Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare journal entries.
- Reconciled Prepaid Expenses and Other Receivables accounts.
- Monitored and reconciled several balance sheet accounts as Payables, Accrued, and Prepaid accounts.
- Assisted in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Maintained supplier A/P information and workflow approvals updated for payments and tax purposes.
- Prepared and submitted Sales & Use Tax returns to different states as required.
- Worked with the A/P and A/R team to ensure the data entered is coded to the correct account before month end.
- Payable Vendor Set up and update information
- Processed weekly payments. Entered payments in the banking portal same as wires and EFT files.
- Compiled information to submit Unclaimed Property items to different states.
- Compiled information and provide audit support for external auditors.
- Monitored schedules for accruals and amortization accounts.
- Reviewed and reconciled payroll and cash accounts ensuring that balances match bank statements
- Gather information from the system and collaborate with other departments to prepare USMCA reports to compile with export and import requirements.
- Administered the Concur travel and expense reporting system (SAP software); and worked directly to develop, implement and enforce the updated T&E policies.
- Worked closely with IT to maintain and improve accounting and reporting processes, focussing on accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
- Worked on different special projects assigned by the manager as required.
- Reconciled Line of credit account
- Entered and closed Tools and Packing (Assets) into the ERP system to track revenue and expensed
Staff Accountant at Alessio and Sons Company (2021-04 – 2022-04)
- Prepared documentation and support for payroll, benefits, and vendor audits, and issued W-2s and 1099s.
- Performed monthly AP report reviews for accruals
- Submitted monthly unemployment and union reports and prepared certified payroll reports for construction projects.
- Processed hourly and salary payroll for 100+ employees, including payroll-related state tax filings and Simple Plan (401k) payments.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliation.
- Maintained cash account balance updated
- Reviewed AP Vendor weekly payments and submitted a batch for approval.
- Prepared adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Accrued and reconciled health insurance account.
A/P Specialist & Expense Reports at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) (2018-08 – 2021-04)
- Performed corporate card reconciliations and routed approvals for expenses exceeding 5K with management finance.
- Audited, approved, and submitted T&E reports and maintained strong audit trails through organized documentation.
- Trained new employees on expense report creation and compliance with company policy and IRS standards.
- Identified and resolved expense coding issues to ensure accurate GL and cost center allocations.
Owned Business at Tax and Accounting Services (2022 – Present)
Tax Season 2022 to today
- Prepare individual tax returns using Turbo Tax software.
- Provide information about the new IRS regulations and benefits according to each individual needs.
- Provide financial advising to clients.
- Translation of documents.
- Noticed documents
Tax Specialist at ATAX Cermak (2021 – 2021)
Tax Season 2021
- Prepared individual income tax returns using Crosslink, ensuring compliance with current tax regulations and deadlines.
