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Esmeralda Ortiz

Mount Airy,North Carolina

Summary

Drive improvements to accounting operations to support organizational objectives and strategic growth. Well versed in keeping accounts updated and accounting professionals on-task to handle dynamic conditions. Excellent planning, leadership and decision-making abilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accounting Manager

OSG
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented procedures to improve the accuracy of accounting records.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
  • Managed staff responsible for accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries, and reconciliations.
  • Assisted with external audits and internal auditors.
  • Completed month-end kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
  • Led implementation of lease accounting for more than 100 corporate leases.
  • Resolved extended period of unbalanced accounts.

Senior Accounting Manager

Lydech Thermal Acoustical, Inc.
12.2020 - 07.2024
  • Managed team of accountants, accounts receivable & payable personnel and streamlined a 4-day close process through effective leadership
  • Prepare and review monthly financial reports for accuracy and variance analysis
  • Worked with cross-functional departments for daily operations, cash management, and budget
  • Ensured all accounting transactions complied with GAAP
  • Managed reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts
  • Participated and lead projects related to system upgrades and implementations that impacted the accounting department.
  • Oversaw physical inventory operations.
  • Aided in formulating fiscal year budget reports.

Manufacturing Accountant

United Plastics Corporation
06.2013 - 12.2020
  • Tracked capital expenditures and processed monthly depreciation on fixed assets
  • Performed bank and account reconciliations between general ledgers
  • Prepared monthly close entries
  • Reported and filed monthly sales tax and yearly 1099's
  • Inventory management
  • Reduced DSO
  • Analyzed production reporting such as OEE and scrap analysis
  • Prepared and analyzed company performance metrics

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Gardner-Webb University
08.2022

Skills

  • Accuracy and Analytical
  • Leadership and Management
  • Software's and ERP
  • General ledger management
  • Reconciliation
  • Audit support
  • Sales tax reporting
  • Variance analysis
  • Budget planning
  • Internal controls
  • Cost accounting
  • Month-end closing
  • Cash management
  • Problem solving
  • Lease accounting

Timeline

Senior Accounting Manager

OSG
06.2024 - Current

Senior Accounting Manager

Lydech Thermal Acoustical, Inc.
12.2020 - 07.2024

Manufacturing Accountant

United Plastics Corporation
06.2013 - 12.2020

Master of Business Administration -

Gardner-Webb University
Esmeralda Ortiz