Carlos Santin
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning, and decision-making abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Corporate Accountant
Mainsail Lodging and Development
05.2020 - Current
- Prepared accurate and timely financial reports for the property management company, the development company and a corporate hotel.
- Reduced month-end closing time by implementing efficient reconciliation and journal entry procedures.
- Played a key role in annual budget development by working closely with department heads to forecast expenses accurately.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Enhanced cash flow management through timely invoicing and collection of outstanding receivables.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Business Analyst
PricewaterhouseCoopers
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
- Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
Accountant
Hard Rock International
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Supported executive decision-making by providing data-driven insights on revenue trends and cost drivers.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices and monitoring compliance with fee structures.
- Participated in due diligence activities related to mergers and acquisitions, ensuring a smooth transition of acquired assets into the company''s existing financial systems.
Financial Analyst
General Cable Corporation
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Enhanced forecasting accuracy through the development of sophisticated financial models and tools.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize budgets, resulting in improved resource allocation.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
Financial Analyst
Citibank
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Achieved significant cost savings by identifying financial inefficiencies in cost allocation methodology and implementing improved processes.
- Generated comprehensive reports on cost allocations by business unit and region.
- Participated in interdepartmental meetings to discuss financial analysis and cost saving strategies.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
University of South Florida, Research Foundation
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Contributed to month-end closing procedures by preparing detailed accounts receivable aging reports for management review.
- Expedited revenue collection by consistently meeting deadlines for generating accurate monthly statements and timely invoice submissions.
- Assisted in annual audit preparation, ensuring accurate representation of accounts receivable records and compliance with accounting standards.
Staff Auditor
Clifton Larson Allen LLP
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Prepared accurate workpapers that documented the purpose, scope, methodology, results, conclusions, recommendations, as well as supporting evidence from each engagement.
- Constructed complete set of financial statements and wrote financial and compliance audit reports.
- Mentored junior staff members, enhancing their understanding of auditing concepts and techniques.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of annual audit plans, prioritizing high-risk areas for review.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting -
05.2011
Skills
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- General Ledger Management
- Variance Analysis
- Budget Preparation
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Revenue Recognition
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
Certification
Currently pursuing the CMA certification from the Institute of Management Accountants
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Software
DataPlus
Blackline
LightSpeed Edge
Timeline
Corporate Accountant - Mainsail Lodging and Development
05.2020 - Current
Business Analyst - PricewaterhouseCoopers
05.2018 - 04.2020
Accountant - Hard Rock International
10.2017 - 06.2018
Financial Analyst - General Cable Corporation
01.2017 - 08.2017
Financial Analyst - Citibank
05.2015 - 12.2016
Accounts Receivable Clerk - University of South Florida, Research Foundation
08.2014 - 02.2015
Staff Auditor - Clifton Larson Allen LLP
01.2013 - 05.2014
University of South Florida - Bachelor of Science in Accounting,
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