Carmela Rodriguez
Summary
Accomplished Finance Manager with a proven track record at E-Rod Appliance Service, LLC, enhancing financial accuracy and compliance. Expert in regulatory compliance and financial management, demonstrated through streamlined processes and improved budget forecasting. Exceptionally organized, leading to a 100% accuracy in general ledger entries. Skilled in payroll processing and fostering continuous improvement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
E-Rod Appliance Service, LLC
09.2014 - Current
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
Operation Accountant IC
Corporate Travel Management, NA
06.2000 - 06.2024
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, and banking reconciliations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Maintained financial service for over 350 independent contractors.
Waitress, Manager
Da Franco's Italian Restaurant
04.1998 - 12.2010
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Controlled expenses and boosted profitability by managing food and labor costs.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crescenta Valley High School
La Crescenta, CA06.2000
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budget Forecasting
- Continuous Improvement
- Financial Management
- Financial Budgeting
- Ten-key operator
- Payroll Administration
- Time sheet review
- Exceptionally organized
- Accounts Payable
- ADP
- Payroll administration experience
- Payroll Processing
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Finance Manager
E-Rod Appliance Service, LLC
09.2014 - Current
Operation Accountant IC
Corporate Travel Management, NA
06.2000 - 06.2024
Waitress, Manager
Da Franco's Italian Restaurant
04.1998 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
Crescenta Valley High School
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