Glorycel Aravena
Garner
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in Property Management and Accounting roles. Capable of managing a variety of tasks and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Tower Heating & Air, LLC
Raleigh
11.2022 - Current
- Maintaining accounts payable and receivable records to ensure timely payments are made.
- Weekly payroll processing activities for multiple entities including tax filings.
- Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Calculate and prepare checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
- Reviewing and analyzing budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Create and update monthly performance metrics to track key sales performance.
- Maintaining updated records of all transactions relating to customer accounts receivables including invoices, payments, adjustments.
- Prepared journal entries to record, adjust, and reconcile transactions in the accounting system.
- Reconciled third-party accounts receivables records against invoices received from vendors.
- Utilized specialized software systems for tracking customer accounts receivables activity.
- Generated regular reports on outstanding accounts receivables for management review.
- Managed employee onboarding process, including creating and maintaining personnel files and entering new hire data into Quickbooks.
Bookkeeper
Triangle Bookkeeping and Payroll
Raleigh
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Reviewed data entry into accounting system for accuracy prior to posting.
- Maintained proper filing systems for all reconciliations performed on a monthly basis.
- Assisted with month-end close processes by preparing various reconciliations including balance sheet accounts.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
- Processed payroll for diverse employee groups using advanced payroll software.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and laws.
- Maintained accurate employee records in the HR information system.
- Collaborated with HR to resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
- Prepared and submitted tax filings related to payroll activities.
- Conducted audits of payroll data to ensure consistency and correctness.
Director of Facilities Management
Creech Properties LLC
Angier
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed daily operations of multiple residential and commercial properties efficiently.
- Supervised maintenance staff to ensure timely repairs and upkeep.
- Coordinated tenant move-ins and move-outs, ensuring smooth transitions.
- Conducted property inspections to assess condition and compliance.
- Implemented leasing strategies to attract potential tenants effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of leases, tenant information, and maintenance requests.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions including rent collections, security deposits, and other income sources.
- Collected monthly assessments, rental fees, deposits and payments.
- Assessed rental applications, conducted background checks, and approved or denied prospective tenants based on established criteria.
- Managed financial reporting and compliance for multiple business units.
- Managed day-to-day cash flow activities including forecasting cash requirements.
- Prepared balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports for management review.
Property Manager
Housing Management Resources
Danville
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of 140 unit LIHTC - Section 8 apartment community.
- Leasing and Annual Resident Recertification.
- Managed annual property budget and NOI.
- Daily supervision of onsite maintenance and leasing staff.
- Monthly Reporting.
- A/R and A/P.
- Rent collections.
- Filing monthly evictions.
- Scheduling Service and vendor request.
- Resident events.
Assistant Property Manager
Parrish Manor
Garner
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Supported leasing activities by preparing rental agreements and conducting property tours.
- Organized monthly property events to foster community engagement among residents.
- Maintained accurate tenant records using property management software systems.
- Communicated effectively with vendors to schedule repairs and maintenance services.
- Developed positive relationships with tenants to enhance retention and satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated with the property manager on budget preparation and expense tracking.
- Handled complaints from tenants regarding maintenance issues and resolved them promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions involving tenants' accounts including rent payments and late fees.
- Created tenant files, maintained records of rental payments, and tracked lease agreements.
- Initiated eviction proceedings when necessary according to state law guidelines.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for review by the property manager.
- Handled security deposit refunds.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Cohen and Cohen Real Estate
New York
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Executive Assistant to the CEO.
- Handled all DHCR registrations.
- Monthly review of tenant subsidy ledgers.
- Issuing retro funds demand letters for Section 8 and SCRIE tenants.
- Printing and mailing monthly rent invoices.
- Entering and depositing tenant rent payments.
- Lease renewals.
- Typing tenant notices.
- Scheduling and conducting move-in and move-out inspections.
- Monthly building inspections.
- Clearing HPD and ECB violations.
- Court appearance for violation and eviction hearings.
- Handling tenant complaints via phone and email.
- Scheduling work orders for the superintendent and contractors.
Property Manager
Floyd Properties & Development
Fayetteville
04.2007 - 11.2011
- Responsible for the occupancy, maintenance and upkeep of a 186-unit Class A apartment community.
- Oversee staff hiring, training and daily performance.
- Monthly A/R and A/P posting.
- Bank deposits.
- Processing credit and background checks for prospective tenants.
- Monthly lease renewals.
- Handling court eviction process.
- Monthly account audits.
- Ordering appliances, supplies and renovation equipment.
- Ensuring maintenance work orders are completed in a timely manner to include vacant turn over.
- Supervision of all outside contractors and vendors.
- Contractor bid approvals.
- Submitting monthly property reports to the General Manager.
- Monthly marketing to ensure a high occupancy percentage.
- Planning property budget, spending, rent increases to maximize NOI.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Baruch College
New York, NYSkills
- QuickBooks
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll
- Property Management
- Microsoft Excel
- HR-Onboarding
- Accounting A/R-A/P
- Microsoft Office
- Bilingual-Spanish
Certification
Certified Notary Public
Timeline
Finance Manager
Tower Heating & Air, LLC
11.2022 - Current
Bookkeeper
Triangle Bookkeeping and Payroll
05.2021 - 11.2022
Director of Facilities Management
Creech Properties LLC
08.2019 - 05.2021
Property Manager
Housing Management Resources
05.2018 - 08.2019
Assistant Property Manager
Parrish Manor
07.2014 - 06.2015
Executive Administrative Assistant
Cohen and Cohen Real Estate
01.2012 - 06.2014
Property Manager
Floyd Properties & Development
04.2007 - 11.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Baruch College