Calvin Silvagnoli
Northridge,CA
Summary
An Armed Forces Veteran and an analytical professional with over 12 years of technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant/Analyst
Cast & Crew
Burbank
03.2022 - Current
- Perform monthly entries required for month end close with a focus on operating expenses and analysis using ORACLE, ORACLE BI Publisher and BLACKLINE
- Performs monthly bank account reconciliations from Wells Fargo
- Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting and verifying data for Payroll
- Analyze information and options by developing spreadsheet reports, verifying information
- Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system
- Conducts monthly close tasks with a focus on operating expenses, prepaid expenses and P-cards, assistance with audits and other ad hoc projects
- Assists in operating expense reporting and analysis, as well as creating procedures for training purposes
- Participated in special projects as needed.
- Prepares schedules required for the external financial audit and tax preparation
- Completes regulatory compliance filings on a quarterly and an annual basis for the Census Bureau.
- Conduct and put together documents for Environmental Fee payments for all entities associated with Cast & Crew annually.
Staff Accountant
Live Nation
Hollywood
02.2018 - 03.2022
- Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from assigned venues
- Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting and verifying data
- Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports, verifying information
- Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files, reconciling accounts
- Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures, recommending changes
- Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data using ORACLE and INSPYRUS accounting programs
- Provides accounting support by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
- Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Accounts Analyst
Katsu-ya Group, Inc.
Van Nuys
09.2015 - 01.2018
- Ensure accuracy of Food and Beverage sales trends and totals per the FOOD IT software program
- Review and process invoices from all ten locations
- Manage Attendance hours, Split Shifts, Meal Break Penalties, and payroll activities
- Manage internal and external financial reporting such as ABC analysis for Food and Beverage usage
- Identify and analyze discrepancies and progression in all restaurant locations
- Responsible for the oversight in Inventory analysis for all 10 restaurants located in Van Nuys
- Assist various departments to further make the operation run smoothly such as: Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Purchasing and Distribution.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoice using Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) program
- Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
- Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports, recording entries
- Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal id numbers; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments
- Pays employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for advances, preparing checks
- Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions
- Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
- Maintains historical records by microfilming and filing documents
- Disburses petty cash by recording entry, verifying documentation
- Reports sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.
Purchasing Agent
SLS Hotels at Beverly Hills
Los Angeles
10.2012 - 12.2013
- Worked with various food and beverage departments to determine supply needs and timelines
- Monitored inventories to anticipate and prevent shortages, and prepared requests for bids which provide accurate, detailed information to potential vendors about the products the company seeks to purchase
- Investigate price quotes from multiple vendors and negotiates to secure the lowest price available on goods of comparable quality
- Monitored orders in progress to ensure items are delivered according to the timeline and specifications
- Worked with suppliers to address problems that arise, such as items being out of stock and event coordinating.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Mgmt
Arts Institute of California - Los Angeles
07-2012
Skills
- Data Management
- Workflow Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Data Integrity Assurance
- Variance Analysis
- Data analysis and research
- Report Writing
- Process Improvements
- Data Processing
- Analytical Thinking
- Data Research and Validation
Timeline
Staff Accountant/Analyst
Cast & Crew
03.2022 - Current
Staff Accountant
Live Nation
02.2018 - 03.2022
Accounts Analyst
Katsu-ya Group, Inc.
09.2015 - 01.2018
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles
01.2014 - 09.2015
Purchasing Agent
SLS Hotels at Beverly Hills
10.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Culinary Mgmt
Arts Institute of California - Los Angeles