KAREN JULIETH PEREZ ROLDAN
Revere,MA
Summary
Experienced professional with several years of experience providing administrative, clerical and project support to accounting departments. Enterprising, cost-driven and well-organized with good project management skills. Sophisticated understanding of accounting systems and procedures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SERVER
INCA TULA
LYNN, Massachusetts
05.2018 - Current
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Prepared daily cash flow statements for management review.
- Maintained the general ledger system to ensure accurate recording of all transactions.
- Received payments from customers via cash, check and credit cards to pay company invoices.
- Processed payroll, calculated wages, deductions, and issued paychecks to employees.
- Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
- Prepared and processed payroll.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
YKK
YKK Corporation
MEDELLIN, ANTIOQUIA
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Monitored cash flows and prepared weekly cash projections.
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.
- Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Assisted clients in determining business strategy and achieving profitability goals.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
- Mitigated annual audit risks and developed final certification reports for small businesses.
- Maximized tax refunds by striving to obtain taxable income, deductible expenses and allowance details.
Assistant Administrative Secretary
MYF ARQUITECTOS CONSTRUCTORES
MEDELLIN, ANTIOQUIA
02.2015 - 08.2016
- Monitored inventory levels of office supplies regularly.
- Answered incoming calls and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
- Maintained a database of clients, vendors, and suppliers.
- Assisted with special projects, such as preparing presentations or organizing events.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for confidential documents.
- Managed customer inquiries in a timely manner via email or phone calls.
- Created templates for departmental use in Microsoft Word.
- Prepared invoices, purchase orders, and other financial documents.
- Scheduled appointments and managed calendars for multiple departments.
- Compiled data from various sources into reports using MS Excel spreadsheets.
- Prepared meeting agendas, attended meetings, and recorded minutes.
- Received and routed incoming calls and correspondence to promote timely communication.
- Prepared weekly certified payroll reports by processing timecards for paychecks.
- Produced and distributed memos, newsletters, and other forms of communication.
- Routed agreements, contracts and invoices through appropriate signature process.
- Conducted accounts receivable duties by invoicing, researching chargebacks and analyzing discrepancies and reconciliations.
- Wrote email messages, memos and business letters for management and proofread documentation to provide error-free correspondence.
- Reconciled vendor statements, handling payment complaints or discrepancies.
- Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
Accounting Assistant
SISCOPE
MEDELLIN, MEDELLIN
09.2012 - 02.2015
- Answered questions from customers regarding their billing or payment status.
- Assisted with payroll processing by entering employee hours into the system.
- Prepared daily cash flow statements for management review.
- Developed procedures for more efficient workflow in accounting department.
- Reconciled bank accounts on a regular basis.
- Assisted with accounts receivable activities such as invoicing, collections, and deposits.
- Worked closely with auditors during year-end audits to provide necessary documentation.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
- Researched discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, packing slips.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Received payments from customers via cash, check and credit cards to pay company invoices.
- Reconciled expenses and financial records.
- Checked figures and postings for correct entry and proper codes.
- Assisted with tax preparation and filing, including sales tax and income tax returns.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by verifying accounting statements.
- Completed and submitted tax forms and returns, workers' comp forms and pension contribution documentation.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Prepared and processed payroll.
- Performed bookkeeping and accounting consulting services.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
- Handled bi-weekly payroll services for company employees.
- Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.
- Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
- Implemented program to create daily spreadsheets and streamline financial reporting.
Secretary to the General Manager
ICEMEN
Revere, Massachusetts
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Maintained effective communication with internal customers regarding status updates on projects.
- Assisted with special projects assigned by the secretary or management team members.
- Scheduled appointments and meetings for the secretary.
- Processed invoices and other financial records.
- Answered questions from customers regarding their billing or payment status.
- Assisted with payroll processing by entering employee hours into the system.
- Prepared daily cash flow statements for management review.
- Developed procedures for more efficient workflow in accounting department.
- Reconciled bank accounts on a regular basis.
- Assisted with accounts receivable activities such as invoicing, collections, and deposits.
- Worked closely with auditors during year-end audits to provide necessary documentation.
- Maintained the general ledger system to ensure accurate recording of all transactions.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
- Researched discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, packing slips.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Received payments from customers via cash, check and credit cards to pay company invoices.
- Reviewed and implemented improvements to accounting processes and procedures.
- Assisted with tax preparation and filing, including sales tax and income tax returns.
- Prepared and issued customer invoices, monitored receivables, and managed collections process.
- Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Education
ACCOUNTING - ACCOUNTING
INSTITUCION UNIVERSITARIA ESCOLME
MEDELLIN12-2018
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR - Business Administration
TECNOLOGICO DE ANTIOQUIA
MEDELLIN12-2016
High School Diploma -
INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA JUAN DE DIOS CARVAJAL
MEDELLIN12-2010
Skills
- Variance Analysis
- Tax Return Filing
- Year-end close
- Auditing
- Financial Reporting
- Regulatory Compliance
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Elementary
Timeline
SERVER
INCA TULA
05.2018 - Current
YKK
YKK Corporation
08.2016 - 12.2018
Assistant Administrative Secretary
MYF ARQUITECTOS CONSTRUCTORES
02.2015 - 08.2016
Accounting Assistant
SISCOPE
09.2012 - 02.2015
Secretary to the General Manager
ICEMEN
05.2010 - 05.2012
ACCOUNTING - ACCOUNTING
INSTITUCION UNIVERSITARIA ESCOLME
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR - Business Administration
TECNOLOGICO DE ANTIOQUIA
High School Diploma -
INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA JUAN DE DIOS CARVAJAL
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