Iris Zapata
E Stroudsburg,PA
Summary
Over 30 years of experience in this field. Accomplished financial management professional with a focus on productivity and effective task completion. Specialized in budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting, delivering precise and compliant results. Strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities, thriving in collaborative settings to support organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Ertle Subaru
Stroudsburg, PA
09.2024 - Current
- Examined financial data and compiled accurate financial statements on a monthly basis.
- Produced financial reports and audit documentation to facilitate internal and external auditing.
- Streamlined operations to improve on-time collections and reduce invoice processing time.
- Supervised month-end close processes and reconciled treasury transactions.
- Served as primary contact for external auditors throughout year-end audit process.
- Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Automotive Controller - Hyundai Genesis Kia
Major Automotive Group LLC
Stroudsburg, PA
02.2011 - 09.2024
- Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements and managed advanced reconciliations.
- Used US GAAP to shape technical accounting policies and procedures.
- Reviewed sales numbers and calculated commissions.
- Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted in developing best practices for overall corporate governance processes and procedures.
- Managed accounting, payroll, and financial reporting activities.
- Administered payroll for employees and oversaw corporate payroll reconciliation and tax activities.
- Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.
- Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
- Oversaw daily activities of staff members including hiring, training and evaluating personnel performance.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Education
High School Diploma -
BARRINGER HIGH SCHOOL
NEWARK NJ06-1993
Skills
- Audit preparation
- Month-end closing
- Financial reporting
- Accounts payable management
- Accounts receivable management
- Staff supervision
- Payroll administration
- Team building
- Accounting management
- Financial statement review
- Month-end and year-end closings
- Budget compliance
- Teamwork
- Analytical thinking
- Relationship building
- Contract negotiation
- Financial document review
Languages
SPANISH
Professional
Timeline
Controller
Ertle Subaru
09.2024 - Current
Automotive Controller - Hyundai Genesis Kia
Major Automotive Group LLC
02.2011 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
BARRINGER HIGH SCHOOL
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