Anthony Baquilod-Mendoza
Plano,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven accounting professional with extensive experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and audits. Skilled in utilizing advanced accounting software and strong analytical abilities to enhance accuracy and operational efficiency. Proven track record of collaborating effectively within teams, adapting to dynamic environments, and consistently delivering high-quality results. Strong communicator with a keen focus on ensuring compliance, streamlining processes, and driving continuous improvement in financial operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant - Transition
Aimbridge Hospitality
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Ensures all financial records are maintained in compliance with company's policies & procedures
- Analyzes and reconciles any accounting discrepancies and ensure accurate and timely monthly and annual G/L close
- Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare monthly and annual financial statements for multiple properties
- Prepares financial management reports and ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
- Prepares month end journal entries and P&L corrections
- Assists in the analysis and explanations given to outside ownership entities
- Assists in the preparation of documents and analysis for annual audit
- Special projects as assigned by management
Complex General Accountant
Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel/ Westin Stonebriar Hotel
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Assist sales in establishing customer credit in accordance with Hotel policies and procedures, including but not limited to the application process, reference checks, credit limits, direct bill listing, deposit requirements, and other credit-related activities
- Monitor the guest ledger, advance deposit ledger, and any other related subsidiary ledgers to ensure proper internal control
- Preparing Daily Journal Entries
- Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues
- Created and introduced updated processes for accounts receivable sub-ledger and customer attribute reporting
- Regularly monitored accounts to identify overdue balances and potential areas of risk
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts
Food and Beverage/ Banquet Manager
Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Oversaw all food and beverage outlets ( Bar , Club Lounge, Restaurant and Banquet)
- Month end P&L
- Responsible for ensuring coordination and execution of all events with Culinary, Catering/CS, CS Floor and Beverage
- Creating , adjusting, posting checks in CI and Lightspeed
- Trained food and beverage service personnel, confirming staff to provide recommendations and answer questions
- Resolved customer complaints involving food or beverage quality and service
- Verified staff compliance with accepted food and drink safety regulations, suggesting remedial training where necessary
- Developed relationships with suppliers and vendors leading to special volume pricing discounts and availability
- Worked with on-site and external party planners to create and manage beverage ordering and waitstaff for small and large events
- Oversaw selection, ordering and inventory controls of wine, beer and alcohol program
Food and Beverage Manager
Renaissance Hotel Plano
06.2019 - 08.2021
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Marriott Hotel Dallas North
01.2016 - 06.2019
Food and Beverage Server/ Host
Renaissance Hotel Addison/ Intercontinental Hotel
11.2015 - 01.2016
VIP Lounge Head Captain
The Emirates Group
07.2012 - 11.2014
Education
Bachelor's degree - Hotel and Restaurant Management
Philippines Christian University
Manila, AR05.2012
Skills
- General Ledger Accounting
- Account Reconciliation
- Monthly account / bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts Payable
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Journal Entries
- Office Management
- Auditing
- Event planning
- Banquet experience
- Profit & loss
- Forecasting
- Journal entries
- Inventory management
- Hospitality
- OpenTable
- POS
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Events management
- Payroll
- Recruiting
- Restaurant experience
- Hotel experience
- Guest services
- Leadership
Timeline
Staff Accountant - Transition
Aimbridge Hospitality
10.2023 - 11.2024
Complex General Accountant
Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel/ Westin Stonebriar Hotel
01.2023 - 10.2023
Food and Beverage/ Banquet Manager
Sheraton Stonebriar Hotel
08.2021 - 01.2023
Food and Beverage Manager
Renaissance Hotel Plano
06.2019 - 08.2021
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Marriott Hotel Dallas North
01.2016 - 06.2019
Food and Beverage Server/ Host
Renaissance Hotel Addison/ Intercontinental Hotel
11.2015 - 01.2016
VIP Lounge Head Captain
The Emirates Group
07.2012 - 11.2014
Bachelor's degree - Hotel and Restaurant Management
Philippines Christian University