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Jean Carlos
Tacoma
Summary
Seasoned accounting professional with a robust background in general ledger accounting and bank reconciliation, honed at companies like Eaton Vance Management. Excelled in enhancing financial accuracy by 100% through advanced Excel skills and effective employee training. Demonstrates a keen proficiency in GAAP, ensuring compliance and supporting audit processes with a confident and proactive approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff/Senior Accounting Specialist
Robert Half
11.2019 - Current
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Calculated tax owed, prepared, and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Analyzed variances between actuals vs budget/forecast figures, providing insights into business performance drivers for senior management review.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide relevant financial data for decision-making purposes.
- Improved financial accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
- Reduced month-end closing time by standardizing reconciliation procedures and automating manual tasks.
- Supported audit preparation, maintaining organized records for easy access during external reviews.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
Layoff
02.2017 - 11.2019
I was laid-off when the company decided to move the accounting functions of the Seattle office to the main office in Boston, MA. I did a short jaunt as a self-employed travel agent that died during Covid.
Senior Staff Accountant
Eaton Vance Management
11.2015 - 02.2017
- Developed customized financial reports tailored to specific stakeholder needs, enabling efficient decision-making processes at all levels of the organization.
- Reduced discrepancies in account balances by thoroughly reviewing and reconciling general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported financial information.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Enhanced interdepartmental communications by serving as a liaison between accounting staff and non-financial personnel regarding key finance-related matters.
- Increased cash flow management efficiency through timely invoicing, collections, and payment processing.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to provide comprehensive support during company-wide initiatives such as systems migrations or international expansions.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Staff Accountant
Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC
04.2006 - 11.2015
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into Great Plains and SAP financial management systems.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Education
MBA - Beneral
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ04.2006
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Valencia Community College
Orlando04.2000
Skills
- Bank Reconciliation
- Financial statement review
- Advanced Excel
- Inventory Accounting
- General ledger accounting
- Intercompany Transactions
- GAAP proficiency
- Documentation and Reports
- Employee Training
- Financial Reporting
- Audit Support
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid time offWork from home optionPersonal development programsSoftware
Great Plains/Dynamics
SAP
Sage 100/300/500
Coupa
Concur
Peoplesoft
Oracle
Timeline
Staff/Senior Accounting Specialist
Robert Half
11.2019 - Current
Layoff
02.2017 - 11.2019
Senior Staff Accountant
Eaton Vance Management
11.2015 - 02.2017
Staff Accountant
Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC
04.2006 - 11.2015
MBA - Beneral
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Valencia Community College