Crystal Perez
North Bergen,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities. Pursuing CMA designation with Part 1 scheduled October 30th.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Pure Power Engineering/PVPros
Hoboken, NJ
07.2021 - Current
- Perform full-cycle Accounts Payable and oversee Accounts Receivable function using Microsoft Dynamics and Concur
- Manage Cash Management function and supervise Cash Receipt Coordinator
- Prepare monthly AR report and review with each structural and electrical team separately
- Provide assistance to Engineers daily by setting up projects, answering collections inquiries and adding change orders for time entry
- Responsible for weekly payroll and monthly PPD/Maintenance/Insurance entries
- Serve as main contact for lien waivers, account statements, and any other accounting inquiries
- Complete bank and credit card reconciliations monthly
- Reduced aged receivables 90 days + by 50% in first 6 months
- Lead meetings with new employees to explain expense reimbursement process, Concur expense coding, and send monthly for expense submissions
- Perform various analyses and ad hoc projects as directed by Controller
Accountant
Antenna Group, Inc
Hackensack, NJ
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Manage accounting, billing, and collections functions for all three entities and intercompany activities using QuickBooks Desktop/Online
- Perform balance sheet and income statement variance account analysis along with all journal entries and review shared allocations
- Lead month-end/year-end close process and complete reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts
- Forecast and track financial results throughout year to meet budget projections
- Responsible for responding to external and internal client inquiries pertaining to invoices, payments, discrepancies, and contract clarification requests
- Manage all vendor payments and employee expense reimbursements by validating appropriate invoice documentation, approvals, coding, and expense types
- Review client aging reports and distribute monthly account statements to clients and team members
- Serve as main contact for clients to ask questions about invoice balances, bank information, and invoice copies
- Pay quarterly estimated taxes as provided by external accountants
- Process deposits and record all bank transactions in general ledger daily
- Establish relationships with vendors, clients, and all members of firm
- Maintain organization of all operations, systems, and processes
- Work closely with external accounting firm to ensure gathering and preparation of all documentation is complete for year-end review
Project Controller
KPMG LLP
Short Hills, NJ
02.2017 - 09.2018
- Acted as project controller responsible for client/engagement setup, transactional processing, billing, collections, reporting, revenue recognition, financial and risk compliance, and other engagement management related functions using SAP
- Supported 12 partners of firm with invoicing and collections for up to 10 million dollars per audit engagement
- Helped project teams analyze data such as coding, invoicing, time and expense items, and other items related to project
- Identified issues and develop forecasting patterns and projected budgetary and staffing requirements
- Acted as team lead to 3 other team members by conducting interviews, coordinating new employee orientation, providing system trainings, answering team member questions, overseeing team member work for quality and guideline compliance, and provided feedback for annual performance reviews
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Kolon USA Inc
Ridgefield, NJ
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Reviewed, researched, and processed full A/P and A/R cycle for accurate and timely payment
- Maintained and organized business documents and manage vendor/customer relations
- Liaised with different departments to hire staff, review salaries, establish department objectives, and improve system processes
- Monitored, reconciled, and prepared month end journal entries for: cash, fixed assets, depreciation, accounts receivable, credit cards, prepaid utilities, and rent
- Ordered supplies, managed vendor contracts and price negotiations, and assisted in onboarding new employees
- Served as translator to communicate with clients in Latin American countries and provided excellent customer service
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Felician University
05.2015
Skills
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- High level of communication skills and adaptability
- Analytical thinker and data-driven
- Deep knowledge of GAAP
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Pure Power Engineering/PVPros
07.2021 - Current
Accountant
Antenna Group, Inc
09.2018 - 07.2021
Project Controller
KPMG LLP
02.2017 - 09.2018
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Kolon USA Inc
07.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Felician University
Similar Profiles
Refaat GaabourRefaat Gaabour
Co-founder & CEO at Pure Power for Solar EnergyCo-founder & CEO at Pure Power for Solar Energy
Destyni ChestnutDestyni Chestnut
Warehouse Associate at Pure Power Technologies IncWarehouse Associate at Pure Power Technologies Inc
Mike BergMike Berg
Outside Sales - Solar Energy and Roofing at Pure Power ProsOutside Sales - Solar Energy and Roofing at Pure Power Pros