Andrew Kennedy
Miami,FL
Summary
Talented Accountant with expertise managing all aspects of financial operations. Adept in improving internal controls to mitigate risks and developing high-performing teams. Accomplished in guiding financial strategies that contribute to exponential organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Controller
Economos Properties
Boca Raton, FL
06.2022 - Current
- Analyzed and reported on financial performance, trends, costs, revenues, and other related data for hotel operations.
- Prepared monthly reconciliations of bank statements.
- Ensured accurate recording of all transactions in the general ledger.
- Managed daily cash flow activities including deposits, withdrawals, transfers.
- Assisted with budgeting processes by preparing forecasts and analyzing variances between actual results and budget expectations.
- Researched discrepancies in account balances to identify errors or misclassifications of expenses and revenues.
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy prior to posting into the general ledger system.
- Generated monthly financial reports for senior management review.
- Performed month-end closing activities such as accruals, allocations.
- Maintained fixed asset records including tracking additions, dispositions, depreciation schedules.
- Provided guidance to hotel staff regarding proper accounting procedures when needed.
Assistant Director of Finance
Royal Palm South Beach Miami, a Tribute Portfolio Resort
Miami Beach, FL
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Analyzed and reported on financial performance, trends, costs, revenues, and other related data for hotel operations.
- Prepared monthly reconciliations of bank statements.
- Ensured accurate recording of all transactions in the general ledger.
- Managed daily cash flow activities including deposits, withdrawals, transfers.
- Assisted with budgeting processes by preparing forecasts and analyzing variances between actual results and budget expectations.
- Researched discrepancies in account balances to identify errors or misclassifications of expenses and revenues.
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy prior to posting into the general ledger system.
- Generated monthly financial reports for senior management review.
- Performed month-end closing activities such as accruals, allocations.
- Provided guidance to hotel staff regarding proper accounting procedures when needed.
- Interacted with external auditors during annual audit process to provide requested documents or answer questions related to specific accounts.
Assistant Controller
RailUSA
Boca Raton, FL
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Reviewed and analyzed financial reports, accounts payable and receivable and payroll records to identify discrepancies for multiple Railroads
- Monitored daily cash flow, prepared journal entries, bank reconciliations and maintained general ledger.
- Ensured compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles standards.
- Prepared financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, trial balances and statement of cash flows.
Accounting Manager
Sarasota Modern A Tribute Portrfolio
Sarasota , FL
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted in the preparation of the annual budget and forecasts for management review.
- Developed and maintained internal controls to ensure accuracy of accounting records.
- Oversaw accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions.
- Analyzed daily revenue report to ensure accuracy of data entry into system.
- Performed month-end closing activities including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals and allocations.
Accounting Manager
Dalmar Fort Lauderdale/ Element Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed accounting operations, including journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing.
- Reconciled accounts and resolved both internal variances and discrepancies in external documentation.
- Opened accounting department for two hotels
- Prepared monthly reconciliations of bank statements.
- Ensured accurate recording of all transactions in the general ledger.
Accounting Manager
Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables
Coral Gables, FL
10.2014 - 12.2018
- Managed accounting operations, including journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations and payroll processing.
- Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Assisted management with finalization of annual expense plans.
- Prepared monthly reports, including payment and account reconciliations and financial statements.
Accounts Payable
Hyatt Miami At The Blue
Doral, FL
01.2012 - 10.2014
- Researched all invoices that were past due.
- Interacted with all necessary partners, including vendors, upper management and peers.
- Oversaw monthly accounting close process for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Processed all vendor invoices promptly in accordance with company policy.
Accounts Payable
Setai Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL
07.2010 - 12.2011
- Researched all invoices that were past due.
- Interacted with all necessary partners, including vendors, upper management and peers.
- Oversaw monthly accounting close process for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Processed all vendor invoices promptly in accordance with company policy.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Hyatt Regency Miami
Miami, FL
01.2008 - 07.2010
- Prepared billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and recorded transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Managment
Florida International University
Miami, FL4 2007
Skills
- Invoicing
- Closing procedures
- Tax law knowledge
- Month-End Reporting
- Bank Account Reconciliations
- Audits
- Cost Management
- Payroll Processing
- Expense Tracking
- Internal Controls
Timeline
Field Controller
Economos Properties
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Director of Finance
Royal Palm South Beach Miami, a Tribute Portfolio Resort
09.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Controller
RailUSA
08.2020 - 09.2021
Accounting Manager
Sarasota Modern A Tribute Portrfolio
12.2019 - 05.2020
Accounting Manager
Dalmar Fort Lauderdale/ Element Fort Lauderdale
12.2018 - 12.2020
Accounting Manager
Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables
10.2014 - 12.2018
Accounts Payable
Hyatt Miami At The Blue
01.2012 - 10.2014
Accounts Payable
Setai Miami Beach
07.2010 - 12.2011
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Hyatt Regency Miami
01.2008 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Business Managment
Florida International University
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