Carlos Contreras
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Ambitious accountant with a Bachelor's in Finance and comprehensive experience in financial analysis, auditing, and account management. Currently holding an Accounting Supervisor role for exceptional performance. Eager to contribute to dynamic finance teams by leveraging expertise in GAAP accounting, financial reporting, and team leadership to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Supervisor
Specialty Produce
San Diego, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Oversee two staff accountants, reviewing their journal entries, account aging reports, client correspondence, and customer invoice charges- all for accuracy and compliance with GAAP standards
- Communicate daily activities and progress to the CFO, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Lead accounting team meetings by analyzing reports and guiding staff accountants to proper action regarding collections on delinquent accounts and customer requests
- Lead accounting presentation at the company-wide sales meeting, presenting past due accounts, potential customers, and creating action items for the sales team regarding our customer accounts
- All other duties listed under the previous Staff Accountant role
Staff Accountant
Specialty Produce
San Diego, CA
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Audited bills and invoices, facilitated AP processing, and streamlined the payment process to vendors
- Reconciled General Ledger and balanced bank statements ensuring financial accuracy
- Collected outstanding debts to lower the margin of delinquent accounts by over 30% across my tenure
- Completed month-end reconciliations for bank and accounting functions
- Reviewed, managed, and paid expense accounts in collaboration with our Head Auditor
- Managed the reviewal process for prospective customers and completed credit checks and calculated term lengths- all in successful collaboration with the sales department
- Balanced routine transitions between the AR and AP side with ease
Aztec Lanes Attendant
Associated Students of SDSU
San Diego, CA
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed cash, nightly deposit preparations, generated reports
- Established and maintained relationships with university departments
- Ensured smooth operations through excellent customer service
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2022
Skills
- Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- Navigating Databases
- Microsoft Great Plains
- GAAP Accounting
- General Ledger, Journal Entries
- Financial Reporting, Bank Reconciliation
- Invoicing, Collections
- Customer Retention, Business Relations
- Team Leadership, Organizational Projects
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Accounting Supervisor
Specialty Produce
02.2024 - Current
Staff Accountant
Specialty Produce
02.2023 - 02.2024
Aztec Lanes Attendant
Associated Students of SDSU
08.2021 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Finance
San Diego State University
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