Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Timeline

HECTOR N. DE LEON SANTIAGO

Miami,FL

Summary

Experienced Accountant Manager and tax preparer with 8 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

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant Supervisor

JRC, LLC
COAMO, PR
01.2015 - Current
  • Supervised and provided guidance to accounting staff in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
  • Supervised and trained new employees on how to properly use Quickbooks Online, its features and providing support to those employees that encounter any problem with the software.
  • Reviewed and reconciled bank statements to ensure accuracy of financial records.
  • Prepared monthly balance sheet reconciliations for multiple accounts.
  • Worked closely with other accounting staff members to ensure accuracy throughout the entire month-end close process.

Tax Preparer Assistant

JRC, LLC
Coamo, PR
01.2015 - Current
  • Prepared and reviewed federal and state tax returns for individuals, and small businesses
  • Researched federal, state, and local laws to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Analyzed financial documents and income statements to ensure accuracy of data entry.
  • Educated clients on various tax topics such as credits, deductions, exemptions.
  • Maintained accurate records of all filings for audit purposes.

MILITARY

US Navy
SUNRISE, FL
08.2008 - Current
  • Prepared regular progress reports to track budget expenditures, workflow, and performance metrics.
  • Supervised a team of administrative assistants tasked with coordinating travel arrangements, scheduling appointments, and providing customer service support.
  • Managed payroll processing activities including timekeeping data entry, benefits administration, garnishments, tax withholdings.
  • Analyzed existing workflows within departments in order to identify areas where improvements could be made.
  • Created and maintained filing systems for employee records, financial reports, and other documents.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration (Accounting)

UNIVERSIDAD CATHOLICA DE PUERTO RICO, PONCE, PR
05.2008

Associate of Arts - Information Technology

UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE PUERTO RICO, PONCE, PR
05.2008

Skills

  • Expertise in Quickbooks Online and Desktop
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Financial Statement Review
  • General Ledger Updates
  • Knowledge of Financial Statements
  • Financial Reporting
  • Recordkeeping

Affiliations

  • Military
  • Sports umpire/referee
  • Ambassador for the US Navy

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Accountant Supervisor - JRC, LLC
01.2015 - Current
Tax Preparer Assistant - JRC, LLC
01.2015 - Current
MILITARY - US Navy
08.2008 - Current
UNIVERSIDAD CATHOLICA DE PUERTO RICO - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration (Accounting)
UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE PUERTO RICO - Associate of Arts, Information Technology
HECTOR N. DE LEON SANTIAGO