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Fernando Garcia

Rancho Viejo

Summary

Talented, effective, collaborator

Finance professional with proven track record in financial analysis, strategic planning, and risk management. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and profitability. Strong communication and leadership skills ensure adaptability to changing environments and reliable performance under pressure. Skilled in budget management, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Director

CITY OF FALFURRIAS
12.2024
  • Performing all functions as Finance Director

Accounting Contractor

CITY OF MANOR
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Duties assigned to updated Accounting Procedures

Accountant I/Deputy Local Registrar

CITY OF SAN BENITO
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Interim Finance Director
  • Accountant I/Deputy Local Registrar
  • Accountant I
  • City Financial Statements
  • Firefighters Retirement Investment
  • Utilities Department Supervisory Functions
  • Finance Department Supervisory Functions
  • Overview Procurement City Process

A/P Clerk

LAGUNA MADRE WATER DISTRICT
10.2016 - 09.2018
  • A/P Clerk/ Procurement Agent
  • Processed accounts payable transactions efficiently and accurately.
  • Managed vendor inquiries and resolved discrepancies promptly.
  • Maintained organized financial records in compliance with district policies.
  • Assisted in preparing monthly financial reports for management review.
  • Reconciled invoices and purchase orders to ensure accuracy in payments.
  • Utilized accounting software to streamline data entry and reporting tasks.
  • Supported audits by providing necessary documentation and transaction records.
  • Collaborated with purchasing department to resolve invoice issues, ensuring timely payments and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Contributed to the development of an effective vendor management system that improved communication and reduced disputes.
  • Simplified expense reporting process for employees, leading to increased compliance with company policies.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills in managing multiple priorities within tight deadlines, ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.
  • Supported month-end closing processes by accurately inputting ledger entries and performing necessary adjustments.
  • Investigated discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders, resolving issues promptly to avoid payment delays or overpayments.
  • Utilized accounting software effectively for accurate tracking and reporting of accounts payable transactions.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings by analyzing expenses and proposing recommendations for improvement.
  • Assisted with annual audits by preparing documentation and providing detailed explanations of accounts payable activities.
  • Managed vendor relationships for prompt payment, resulting in improved supplier performance.
  • Ensured timely payment of all invoices, contributing to positive vendor relations and uninterrupted supply chains.

Accountant

CESAR ENTERPRISES LLC
06.2013 - 05.2015
  • Cash Management
  • Preparing Cash Flow
  • Preparing Bid's proposal for customers for Projects between 1 to 10M
  • Reviewing Invoices for Payments
  • Maintains the G/L, Reviewing the journal entries, coding, and transactions, reconciling accounts by job codes or special projects, and maintain the Chart of Account for six Companies
  • Reviewing Bank Reconciliations every day and monthly to keep bank accounts in good standing for six companies
  • Keep current Accounts receivables from Customers and Employees
  • Prepare P&L, Balance Sheet, each quarter, and Annually Year end for external CPA, as of today with excellent results.
  • Reviewing Accounting entries for Accuracy
  • Reviewing tax information and payments for Federal and State Entities
  • Reviewing Salaries reconciliation
  • Preparing financial reports for Financial Institutions
  • Reviewing HR Company Policies
  • Negotiation of Workers Comp and Liability Insurance
  • Reviewing Assets Accuracy
  • Reviewing H2B Visas process

HR SPECIALIST

Ballenger Construction Co, Corporate Office
11.2010 - 12.2012
  • Payroll maintenance and verifying accuracy of weekly Payroll.
  • Input new hires, personnel changes into the system.
  • Process wage garnishments and withholding orders.
  • Auditing payroll reports prior to transmission of information to the Bank
  • Keep employee records.
  • Responsible for verifying work hours and import biweekly totals into the system.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in hours, missing punches, etc. prior to payroll processing.
  • Verify employee meal periods are in compliance with Company policy
  • Process and track paid time off (personal time, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and holiday pay) and maintain accuracy of accruals for all employees.
  • Helping between corporate office, employees, and managers, interfacing with all phases of payroll.
  • Prepare manual payroll for any wages or adjustments not included in weekly payroll.
  • Prepare payroll statistics reports for Finance and HR
  • Prepare Certified Payroll Report.
  • Prepare reports (earning history, seniority, birthday, anniversary, performance review, etc.) requested by managers.
  • Maintain confidentiality surrounding all payroll and HR functions
  • Assist Human Resources Manager with projects.
  • Good attendance and adherence to the work schedule.

HVACTECH

SELF-EMPLOYEE
10.2008 - 11.2010
  • Installed, serviced and repaired environmental control systems In residences.
  • Installed evaporator unit in chassis and In air duct system, using hand tools.
  • Identified problems, diagnosed causes and determined corrective actions.
  • Cut and bent tubing to correct length and shape, using cutting and bending equipment and tools.
  • Soldered joints, using torch, forming complete circuit for refrigerant.
  • Installed expansion and discharge valves In circuit.
  • Connected motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls and circulating-ventilation fans to control panels.
  • Injected small amount of refrigerant into compressor to test systems and added Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure.
  • Tested joints and connections for gas leaks, using gauges and soap-and-water solution.
  • Replaced defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses and electrical wiring.

Payroll/Accounting Clerk

ALL STAR METALS LLC
05.2005 - 10.2008
  • Company Overview: (Scraping battle ships for US Government)
  • Responsible for all daily accounting entries
  • Managed Payroll department 150+ Employees.
  • Researched, coded, reviewed all Invoices according to Company Policy
  • Analyzed and reconciled vendor statements
  • Answering questions relating to A/P from vendors and Internal/external personnel
  • Processed and completed check requests
  • Purchasing, Po's, Rev. Invoices

Store Manager

EXPRESS MONEY EXCHANGE
01.1990 - 05.2005
  • Company Overview: (Check Cashing & Exchange Money)
  • Cashed checks, prepared money orders for sale.
  • Collected and recorded fees charged for check-cashing services.
  • Kept continuous balance sheet of cash transactions and verified with cash on hand.
  • Assigned duties and examined work for exactness, neatness and conformity to policies and procedures.
  • Adjusted errors and responded to complaints.
  • Consulted with clients to determine their needs and priorities.
  • Kept time and personnel records.
  • Oversaw preparation of payroll.
  • Hired, trained and discharged workers.
  • Directed and managed staff of 2 full-time employees.
  • Applied principles of accounting to prepare financial reports.
  • Prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.

Plant Controller

HUNTER NELMOR MEXICANA, SA DE CV
02.1986 - 12.1989
  • Company Overview: (US Co. In México)
  • Managed Accounting Department.
  • Managed Human Resources Department.
  • Managed Purchasing Department.
  • Managed Import/Export Department.
  • Managed Payroll Department 800+ Employees.
  • Budget preparation
  • Managed reports required by regulatory agencies.
  • Advised management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax update.
  • Preparation for Internal Audits
  • Preparation of Financial Reports for management.
  • Expedited communication between upper level management and general personnel.
  • Attended meetings with managers, supervisors and work units.
  • Developed and conduct training in order to instruct managers, supervisors and workers.

Education

HVAC Tech.

Kaplan College
Brownsville, TX
01.2010

Accounting (No Graduated)

LICEO PROFESIONAL DE COMERCIO
H. Matamoros, Mex
01.1983

Skills

  • Experience with Grants
  • Experience in FUND ACCOUNTING
  • Experience in GENERAL ACCOUNTING
  • Experience In GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING
  • Audit Experience with US Department of Labor
  • Audit Experience with Worker's Compensation Insurance
  • Audit Experience Texas Department of Banking
  • Experience in preparation for EXTERNAL AUDIT
  • Supervisory Experience
  • Organizing, Controlling and Managing HR and Payroll Department
  • Excellent A/P & A/R Skills
  • Ability to work independently to meet deadlines
  • Computerized Systems
  • Experience in Tyler 9 & 10
  • RTA Fleet System
  • Microsoft Office
  • Maxwell Systems
  • Street Smarts 741 (construction Co Software)
  • Heavy Job 201102 (construction Co Software)
  • QuickBooks Pro 2014 SAGE HR System
  • E-Verify System
  • Excel
  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Audit coordination
  • Account analysis
  • Debt management
  • General ledger entry
  • Organizational skills
  • General ledger accounting
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Financial systems implementation
  • Revenue recognition

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Finance Director

CITY OF FALFURRIAS
12.2024

Accounting Contractor

CITY OF MANOR
05.2024 - 12.2024

Accountant I/Deputy Local Registrar

CITY OF SAN BENITO
07.2023 - 11.2023

A/P Clerk

LAGUNA MADRE WATER DISTRICT
10.2016 - 09.2018

Accountant

CESAR ENTERPRISES LLC
06.2013 - 05.2015

HR SPECIALIST

Ballenger Construction Co, Corporate Office
11.2010 - 12.2012

HVACTECH

SELF-EMPLOYEE
10.2008 - 11.2010

Payroll/Accounting Clerk

ALL STAR METALS LLC
05.2005 - 10.2008

Store Manager

EXPRESS MONEY EXCHANGE
01.1990 - 05.2005

Plant Controller

HUNTER NELMOR MEXICANA, SA DE CV
02.1986 - 12.1989

Accounting (No Graduated)

LICEO PROFESIONAL DE COMERCIO

HVAC Tech.

Kaplan College

Training

  • DSHS 2021 Texas Vital Statistics Virtual Regional Conference Virtual June 2021 San Benito TX
  • TMHRA Texas Municipal Human Resources Association TXPELERA
  • CIVIL Service workshops Virtual March 2021 San Benito TX
  • TML Public Funds Investment Act Compliance Information and TML Training July 2019 McAllen TX
  • Basic RTA System Training Ron Turley Associates Inc. Fleet Management Software (RTA) June 2018 Austin TX
  • How to read financial statements Skill Path Seminars May 2018 Port Isabel TX
  • Governmental Accounting & Financial Reporting The University of North Carolina at Pembroke July 2017 South Padre Island, TX
  • Governmental Accounting Update The University of North Carolina at Pembroke July 2016 Austin, TX
  • Basic RTA System Training Ron Turley Associates Inc. Fleet Management Software (RTA) June 2016 Houston, TX
  • Training in the Texas Public Funds Investments Act University of North Center of Public Management Government Treasurer's Organization of Texas Co-Sponsored by Governmental Finance Officers Association of Texas April 2016 Austin, TX
  • Strategic Leadership Program South Texas College February 2016 South Padre Island, TX
  • Secretary of State 27th Annual Election Law Seminar for Cities, Schools And other Political Subdivisions County Election Officials December 2015 Austin TX
  • State Regulations and Employment and Legal Issues in Today's Workplace Texas Business Conference 2015 Texas Workforce Commission January 2015 South Padre Island, TX
  • Fundamentals of Successful Project Management Skill Path Seminars December 2015 Port Isabel TX

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