Elias "Eli" Marquez
Cudahy,WI
Summary
Highly motivated and results-oriented accountant with 23 years of experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, and financial reporting. Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft 365 Office, with a keen attention to detail and a high tolerance for working with people. Demonstrated near perfect attendance throughout my career, maintaining a 99% accuracy rate in reconciling bank statements, navigating accounting software, and processing invoices on time. Seeking a challenging position to leverage strong analytical skills for ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
Oak Creek Wood Products LLC
Oak Creek, Wisconsin
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Nation wide custom pallet and skid manufacturer
- Hired as a 3-month contract accountant to audit 2023 and 2024 accounting books and prepare for a line of credit application
- Reconciled bank and credit card statements for 9 accounts, reducing discrepancies by 50%
- Conducted a comprehensive inventory count and updated asset records
- Assisted with payroll by entering journal entries in QuickBooks, establishing My Tax Accounts with the WI Department of Revenue, and took virtual meetings with alternative payroll services
- Utilized Microsoft Office functions for data analysis and reporting
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
Bookkeeper/A/P Specialist
Connected Technology Solutions
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: CTS is a kiosk manufacturing and supply company in southern Wisconsin
- Everyday duties are to process invoices: receiving, reviewing, and verifying invoices for accuracy before payment is made
- Scheduling and issuing payments to vendors via ACH when invoice matches PO's
- Monthly reconciling of bank statements, credit cards statements, accounts payable ledgers, and generate reports on accounts payable balances and activity
- Besides A/P responsibilities, other duties include process supply orders from clients, receive and review PO orders, maintain communication with clients to keep them updated on the supply order
Bookkeeper
Midwest Accounting of West Bend
West Bend, Wisconsin
08.2017 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Midwest Accounting is an accounting firm for small and medium size businesses
- Managed between 25-30 client's monthly bookkeeping
- Entering checks, going over sales reports, do the bank reconciliation, pay sales tax, and state and federal withholding if needed
- A financial report would be produced with Income Statement, Balance Sheet, General Ledger, Transaction List and Bank Reconciliation
- Would complete client's insurance audits and would collect subcontractors EIN number for year-end 1099
Collector 3
Wells Fargo Dealer Services
Brookfield, Wisconsin
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Everyday would call about 35-50 customer's at home, cell, and work phone with past due accounts
- Would have to find out the reason for delinquency, then set up a plan arrangement to get the account current with all past due payments and fees
- Started as Frontsheet for accounts that were slightly behind, then September 2016 moved to Backsheet where accounts that were far more delinquent and at risk of repossession
Loan Document Specialist 2
Wells Fargo Dealer Services
Brookfield, Wisconsin
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Would post about 20-25 customers' vehicle loans in the computer system
- Calling customers, employers, insurance agents, and auto dealers to verify loan paperwork
Administrative Assistant / Cost Accountant
Ernie von Schledorn Buick GMC and Volkswagen
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
09.2005 - 05.2013
- Everyday would have to calculate the gross profit, commissionable profit, state and local taxes, and funds from bank loans on every car deal
- At day end, make out a Daily Operation Chart 'DOC Sheet' of every deal that day and month and give it to Owner, General Manager, and other managers
- At times would analyze inventory accounts and create bank deposits for money drop off at the bank
Electrician Apprentice
Electric Union Local 494
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
08.2004 - 07.2005
- Everyday would have to do wire work for residential homes new or remodel
- Wire outlets, light fixtures, and switches
- Other duties were to dig trenches, install service panels, and report to service calls
Accounts Payable Team Member
Emerson Inc (formally known as Vilter Inc.)
Cudahy, Wisconsin
03.2001 - 07.2004
- Started as a part-time intern from co-op program while attending High School to full-time employee
- Account Payables duties were to record and pay all invoices
- Other duties were to match proof of delivery to every freight invoice and to assist anyone with any other duties
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.2014
Associate degree - Accounting
Milwaukee Area Technical College
West Allis, Wisconsin12.2010
Skills
- Microsoft 365 Office
- QuickBooks
- Reliable
- Detail-oriented
- Time management
- Month-end and year-end closings
- GAAP compliance
- General ledger maintenance
- Processing payments
- Account Reconciliation
- General Ledger Management
- Financial statement preparation
- Accounts payable management
References
Will receive upon request.
Timeline
Financial Controller
Oak Creek Wood Products LLC
05.2024 - 09.2024
Bookkeeper/A/P Specialist
Connected Technology Solutions
09.2022 - 05.2024
Bookkeeper
Midwest Accounting of West Bend
08.2017 - 09.2022
Collector 3
Wells Fargo Dealer Services
07.2015 - 07.2017
Loan Document Specialist 2
Wells Fargo Dealer Services
05.2013 - 07.2015
Administrative Assistant / Cost Accountant
Ernie von Schledorn Buick GMC and Volkswagen
09.2005 - 05.2013
Electrician Apprentice
Electric Union Local 494
08.2004 - 07.2005
Accounts Payable Team Member
Emerson Inc (formally known as Vilter Inc.)
03.2001 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Associate degree - Accounting
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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