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Carmen L. Soto

MIAMI

Summary

Obtain a position in an environment that will further my knowledge and professional capabilities as a motivated high quality hard worker thus bringing great contributions to any role.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper/Administrative Clerk/Sales

Self Employed
03.2014 - Current
  • Bookkeeping (Sales Reports, Bank Reconciliations, Accounts Receivable & Payable, Sales Tax Reporting, etc) Sales (Listing, Customer Communications, Packaging, Mailing, etc), Daily Office functions of various wholesale/retail companies. (S.B.C. Fl LLC Dec 2022-Present, Antonella Beauty Supply LLC 2019-Present., Fleur de Lis Beauty Inc.2016-Present, The Cosmetic Palace Inc. 2014-2018, Sandy Store 2010, LLC-2021)

Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper (A/P, A/R, CPA Assistant)

Alvarez & Arce, CPA's
02.2012 - 03.2014
  • Manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable for a number of homeowner associations. Communicated with unit owners on a daily basis.
  • Accounting duties for the CPA such as reconcile business accounts, enter business transactions for clients and for firm, created access database for firm holding all business accounts information and tax documents, and used Practice Solution for client work time log for all.

Accounts Payable Clerk

ACCG, Inc.
10.2006 - 02.2012
  • Managed accounts payable for a number of properties (condo conversions and rental properties) in the state of FL. Paid electricity, loans, insurance, phones, maintenance etc. Created a mailing check log and a daily organized cutting of checks schedule by properties for the company. Ordered checks, deposit books, etc. Spoke to vendors and employees across the different properties on a daily basis via telephone, fax and e-mail. Used Yardi Voyager and Quick Books. Cont. A/R Functions described below.

Accounts Receivable Clerk

ACCG, Inc.
05.2006 - 10.2006
  • Accounts Receivable-recording deposits, wrote out checks for tenants and/or buyers and kept refund check distribution log and communicated with management companies on a daily basis.

Closer/Post Closing

ACGS, PA
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Sat in closings and explained documents and loan programs to purchasers.
  • Prepared and corrected documents for recording and notarized documents. Forwarded policies and documents to lenders and owners. Filed and prepared files for scanning.

Substitute Teacher

Miami-Dade Public Schools
01.2001 - 01.2006
  • Was certified by the School Board of Miami-Dade County, FL for grades K-12 as a temporary instructor. (Certification period July 1, 2001-June 30, 2006)

Customer Service/Retail Associate

American Airlines Arena
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Vendor of Miami Heat merchandise, Miami Sol merchandise, and vendor of events that were held at the arena such as concerts.
  • Other duties: stand leader, credit card and check transactions, closed register with cash handling, answered phone, provided Five Star service, and worked warehouse inventory when needed.

Kellogg Family Foundation Internship

Abriendo Puertas Family Center, Inc.
01.2000 - 2000
  • Adult English teacher, after school activities coordinator and participant for the local neighborhood children.
  • Other duties: translated letters, answered phone calls, helped the local community of the center with simple daily activities such as showing them how to write checks, pay bills, daily functions etc. (served for 120 hours)

Receptionist/Clerk

R&R Accounting & Tax Services, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Organized filing system, answered telephone calls, issued appointments, managed company's billing and data entry work.

Education

BA - Psychology, Minor in Criminal Justice

Florida International University
Miami, FL

AA - Psychology

Miami-Dade Community College
Miami, FL

Skills

  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Quick Books, Word, Excel, Access, Numbers, Retail Pro, Yardi Voyager, and some Double Time
  • Trained with Exceed Five Star Service Program 2x
  • Problem-solving
  • Fast learner
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Computer skills
  • Multitasking and organization

Timeline

Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper/Administrative Clerk/Sales

Self Employed
03.2014 - Current

Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper (A/P, A/R, CPA Assistant)

Alvarez & Arce, CPA's
02.2012 - 03.2014

Accounts Payable Clerk

ACCG, Inc.
10.2006 - 02.2012

Accounts Receivable Clerk

ACCG, Inc.
05.2006 - 10.2006

Closer/Post Closing

ACGS, PA
01.2005 - 01.2006

Substitute Teacher

Miami-Dade Public Schools
01.2001 - 01.2006

Customer Service/Retail Associate

American Airlines Arena
01.2000 - 01.2003

Kellogg Family Foundation Internship

Abriendo Puertas Family Center, Inc.
01.2000 - 2000

Receptionist/Clerk

R&R Accounting & Tax Services, Inc.
01.1997 - 01.1999

BA - Psychology, Minor in Criminal Justice

Florida International University

AA - Psychology

Miami-Dade Community College