Jacqueline Quinones
Summary
Accomplished Accounting Professional with extensive experience in business administration, month/year end closing, variance analysis and implementation of procedures and policies. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
US Retirement & Benefit Partners
01.2019 - Current
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Aided in preparing budgets and forecasting expenses and costs to make informed decisions regarding future financial performance.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Staff Accountant
Pinnacle Federal Credit Union
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
Supplies Specialist
Puerto Rico National Guard
08.2005 - 09.2018
- Responsible for maintaining accountability of supported unit's equipment availability, equipment availability records, and assists the Supply Sergeant in planning factors for maintenance schedules as requested by the Supervisor
- Responsible for maintaining accurate accountability of Unit equipment and property inventory, approximately valued at $5,900,000.00
- Determine stock replenishment for supplies or equipment needed to support the unit's operations
- Processed documentation for stock item receipts, maintain items storage
- Provided command/guidance to soldiers of lower rank.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Accounting Supervisor
CMCA | San Sebastian
01.2009 - 05.2013
- Supervise and provide guidelines to accountant team
- Monthly filed the Municipality Tax, filed quarterly state tax, and annually processed W2 forms for all employees
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Annually audited all accounts, equipment's, and materials for the hospital
- Bi-weekly processed payroll and incentives for 90 employees and handled accounts payable/receivable.
- Disciplined and motivated accounting team to maximize performance.
- Maintained cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements.
- Created and initiated accounting procedures to increase organization.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Education
MBA - Accounting
University Interamerican of Puerto Rico
Aguadilla, PR06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University Interamerican of Puerto Rico
Aguadilla, PR06.2004
Skills
- MS Office Suite
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Account Reconciliation Processes
- General Ledger Accounting
- Budgeting Assistance
- Administrative Support
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Financial Transactions
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Accountant
US Retirement & Benefit Partners
01.2019 - Current
Staff Accountant
Pinnacle Federal Credit Union
10.2017 - 01.2019
Accounting Supervisor
CMCA | San Sebastian
01.2009 - 05.2013
Supplies Specialist
Puerto Rico National Guard
08.2005 - 09.2018
MBA - Accounting
University Interamerican of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University Interamerican of Puerto Rico
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