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Dahiana Caro

Mineola,NY

Summary

Accounting and Finance professional with over a decade of wide-ranging experience in the not-for-profit sector, with a specialization in Accounting and Financial Reporting. Experienced in analytical reporting, financial statement preparation, execution of new accounting standards (FASB) and general accounting and grant processing; Systems implementation, and development of key methods to strengthen financial performance, improve control and mitigate risk. Able to adapt seamlessly to the continual evolution of accounting standards and practices, and changes in technology. Excellent capacity for managing multiple assignments and deadlines, problem-solving, collaborating, and relationship-building.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

The Leona M. Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
05.2016 - Current

Private foundation with an endowment of + $7 billion, committed to helping people live better lives today and creating a stronger future for individuals and communities around the world.

  • NetSuite Specialist
  • Assist the Controller in managing closing processes: reconciliation of general ledger accounts, bank and credit card statements, aging analysis, preparation of accruals, prepaids, leases, fixed assets, and adjustment entry schedules.
  • Collaborate in the preparation of monthly-quarterly-annual reports and financial statements in accordance with GAAP, annual audit, and tax return workpapers.
  • Member of the Accounting Policy & Pronouncement group whose mission is the adoption of new accounting guidance, overseeing Helmsley’s controls and compliance needs, and keeping the Finance manual up to date.
  • Collaborate extensively with IT and Grants in the implementation of business applications, system integrations, and design of workflows. Drive innovation and improvements to increase controls and efficiencies and manage relationships between consultants.
  • Implement and manage corporate credit card program for the organization, including policies and procedures of usage.
  • Ensure that Trust accounting, policies, and procedures are maintained, followed, and enhanced where appropriate.
  • Provide analytical review procedures and ad hoc reporting as requested.
  • Manage grant process; review and approve new grants and payments, including program-related investments (over $380 million annually)
  • Review and approve bills, purchase orders, and bank information for online payments.
  • Prepare cash basis reports for 990PF.

Junior Accountant

The Leona M. And Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trus
09.2012 - 05.2016
  • Handled full cycle of account payable process; managed vendors and consultants, and ensured proper documentation.
  • Created process for and performed daily cash reconciliations of all bank accounts.
  • Prepared accounting schedules, including depreciation, prepaids, and processed year-end Form(s)1099.
  • Collaborated with Legal and IT in design and implementation of contract management system in NetSuite.
  • Reviewed expense reports, monitored expense aging, and reviewed connector activity between information systems.
  • Provided assistance and backup for payroll processing, including retirement plan payments, reconciling of personnel benefits, and accrued accounts.
  • Assisted in daily reconciliation of investment accounting and custodial records, and generation of accounting entries

Finance Assistant

The Leona M. Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
12.2011 - 09.2012
  • Prepared expense reports, organized budget documents, and tracked expenses to maintain business controls.
  • Designed and implemented the monthly credit card reconciliation among the accounting, travel & expenditures, and credit card systems.
  • Assisted Finance Team with daily activities, coordinated and scheduled meetings and business trips.
  • Performed cash control procedures, including cash register balancing, bank deposits and check writing.
  • Maintained fixed asset inventory and managed office supplies.

Education

Contadora Publica - Accounting And Finance

Universidad National De Asuncion (Paraguay)
Paraguay
03.2007

Skills

  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Audit and Tax
  • Procure to Pay
  • Accounting Systems and Implementation
  • Grants Management
  • Project Management
  • Staff Training
  • Proficient in NetSuite, Concur and Fluxx

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Accountant

The Leona M. Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
05.2016 - Current

Junior Accountant

The Leona M. And Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trus
09.2012 - 05.2016

Finance Assistant

The Leona M. Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
12.2011 - 09.2012

Contadora Publica - Accounting And Finance

Universidad National De Asuncion (Paraguay)
Dahiana Caro