Alberto Garcia
Mount Prospect,IL
Summary
Detail-driven accounting professional experienced in examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements and financial reports to assess accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Proven to analyze accounting processes, identify deficiencies and formulate and implement corrective action plans to achieve compliance and mitigate risk.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
WT Group
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Worked closely with the Financial Controller to ensure 100% accuracy within all financial statements and month-end-close.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into Acumatica financial management system.
- Managed employee expense reimbursements using the Concur expense management platform.
Staff Accountant
Smith Amundsen
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
- Research, detect and reconcile any unusual items, errors or discrepancies within the financial statements.
- Worked closely with the Director of Finance to ensure accuracy of all financial statements.
- Processed a heavy volume of daily payments, checks and ACH wire transfers received with the Elite Solutions 3E Accounting Software.
- Overseeing and updating customer files to ensure data accuracy.
- Voucher vendor invoices to ensure vendors are paid in a timely matter.
- Finalizing the month-end close to close out all financial activity for the preceding month.
Fellow/Intern
DiMeo Schneider
05.2020 - 12.2020
- An educational enrichment program created to build financial and general business knowledge through training sessions, assignments and networking for college students majoring in business and financial degrees.
- Researched, analyzed and prepared a final report and presentation on investment portfolio allocation.
- Proactively participated in team meetings with advisor and presenting research findings.
- Completed a financial literacy workshop and acquired knowledge of the foundations of personal finance.
Strategic Sourcing Intern
Illinois Tool Works Inc
05.2019 - 09.2019
- A program designed to gain substantial learning and career development opportunities with coaching and support from senior leaders.
- Analyzed the cost of products to determine potential revenue growth opportunities.
- Developed a proprietary product pricing database to efficiently locate the prices of products needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Dominican University
River Forest, IL2021
Skills
- Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- General ledger management
- Experience in month-end closings, invoicing, financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable and bookkeeping
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Accounting Software
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Staff Accountant
WT Group
01.2024 - 08.2024
Staff Accountant
Smith Amundsen
04.2022 - 01.2024
Fellow/Intern
DiMeo Schneider
05.2020 - 12.2020
Strategic Sourcing Intern
Illinois Tool Works Inc
05.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Dominican University
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