John Aragon
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Driven and accomplished professional leveraging in-depth accounting knowledge to perform all accounting, A/P and A/R functions accurately and efficiently. Solid organizational, communication, and time management skills and with expertise in accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and payroll. Seeking a Senior Accountant role that will effectively utilize all acquired skills and abilities as follows: Accounting/Payroll Financial Statements Account Reconciliation Accounts Payable/Receivable Budget Control/Coordination Cash Flow Balancing CORE COMPETENCIES Highly skilled in all aspects of recording transactions, posting debits/credits, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of data. Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity. Solid communication, interpersonal, time management, analytical, and organizational skills. Expertise in developing and delivering financial statements for management within stringent deadlines. Proficient in various accounting programs and Microsoft applications. Motivated Director of Finance promoting more than 25 years of proficiency in identifying and analyzing trends and partnering with other departmental leaders. Action-oriented individual with experience tracking actual business results against plans, including acquisitions. Offering exceptional issue resolution and staff training skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
DBL, LLC
04.2022 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining day-to-day accounting functions while completing other daily tasks
- Completed daily cash flow analysis
- Prepared daily deposits
- Performed Daily AP invoice entries within Bill.com
- Prepare and/or reviewed account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts ensuring financial records are maintained in compliance
- Reviewed, investigated, and resolved accounting discrepancies and reconciling items
- Contributed recommendations and participate in improving accounting processes; assisted in improvement of internal control activities and accounting policies and procedures
- Provided clean and accurate financials
- Generated ongoing financial reports
- Created and managed budgets
- Managed depreciation and prepaid schedules
- Completed monthly payroll accrual
- Managed AR collections completed, that increased revenue by 10%
- Reconciled daily transactions within QuickBooks online.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations
- Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance decreased AP by $240,000
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health
- Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth
Finance Manager
Dogtopia Enterprises, LLC
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Responsible for maintaining day-to-day function of General Ledger while completing other daily tasks
- Prepared account reconciliations for assigned accounts monthly
- Prepared and/or reviewed journal entries in accordance with Dogtopia’s policy
- Performed complex reconciliations related to various insurance-based accounts
- Prepare and/or reviewed account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts ensuring financial records are maintained in compliance
- Reviewed, investigated, and resolved accounting discrepancies and reconciling items
- Performed detailed variance analysis on assigned accounts to understand reasons for changes and help ensure accuracy
- Contributed recommendations and participate in improving company's accounting processes; assisted in improvement of internal control activities and accounting policies and procedures
- Complete bi-weekly payroll for 75 employees
- Complete HR onboarding and off boarding.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations
Senior Staff Accountant
CNA National Warranty
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Responsible for maintaining the day-to-day function of the General Ledger while completing other daily tasks
- Prepare and reviews complex monthly financial statements and reports at both the local level and the corporate level
- Collaborate with corporate staff to ensure accuracy of financial statements
- Perform complex reconciliations related to various insurance-based accounts
- Performs analysis through investigation of financial data and prepares appropriate commentary or explanations for submission to management
- Furnishes advice on accounting matters such as classification of transactions for Balance Sheet or Income Statement presentation
- Provide leadership and direction to team members, rather than through a direct supervisory role
- Provides support to financial staff with issues related to financial reporting
- Other responsibilities as needed.
Senior Accountant
CABLE ONE, INC.
10.2009 - 09.2019
- Responsible for maintaining the day-to-day function of the General Ledger while completing other daily tasks
- Months end close responsibilities: prepare and review journal entries including NRC amortization, accruals, deferrals, and customer deposits
- Complete a monthly reconciliation on the Balance Sheet and P&L based on a 10% threshold
- Support the Accounting Manager and Director of Accounting with internal/external auditors
- Maintain good customer relations with Networks regarding programming payments
- Collaborate with the Accounting Manager and members of the Accounting team to streamline processes.
Revenue Accountant
CABLE ONE, INC.
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Reconciled 15 liability general ledger accounts monthly
- Repaired and recorded monthly journal entries related to revenue
- Completed a daily and monthly analysis of Revenue and Cost Accounts
- Assisted in streamlining the daily and monthly reconciliations
- Completed a thorough analysis on the monthly Balance Sheet and PNL based on a 10% threshold for Revenue Accounts
- Performed SOX internal and external Revenue testing.
Staff Accountant
CABLE ONE, INC.
09.2010 - 12.2013
- Reconciled 34 3rd party bank statements monthly
- Reconciled main concentration 3rd party bank account daily
- Maintained and reconciled Cable One’s NSF processes daily
- Streamlined the NSF process from 6 hours a day to 1 hour a day
- Assisted Accounts Payable by approving and posting vendor payments
- Researched and applied customer payment to customers billing account daily.
Marketing Commission Specialist
CABLE ONE, INC.
10.2009 - 08.2010
- Maintained daily weekly and monthly commission sales reports
- Provided Payroll sales commission calculations weekly
- Completed monthly commission reconciliations for 65 employees
- Maintained open communication with all marketing sales associates daily
- Audited commission sales based on daily commission spreadsheets.
Purchasing Manager/Accounts Payable Clerk
CENTURY ROOFING, INC.
11.2003 - 09.2009
- Assumed full responsibility for generating purchase orders for all material needed for roofing jobs, cross referencing supplier invoices with purchase orders, and checking for price and material shortages
- Maintained daily contact with suppliers regarding credits and over-charges, receiving $514,269 of credits for incorrect billings
- Entered all incoming supplier invoices in Accounts Payable for payment
- Performed administrative duties including filing, account reconciliation, and data entry.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting -
University of New Mexico
Associate’s Degree in Accounting -
Santa Fe Community College
Skills
- Account Analysis
- KPI Tracking
- Business Forecasting
- General Ledger Entry
- Budget Control
- Account Reconciliation
- Organizational skills
- Risk mitigation
- Process implementation
- Budget forecasting
- Staff Management
- Technology-savvy
Technology Skills
- IBM
- Word
- Advanced in MS Excel including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and Data Tables
- Access
- Cyma
- Internet Explorer and Epicor
- ERP system
- Microsoft Business Central Quicken
- QuickBooks Online
- Macula
- Word Perfect
- Windows XP +
- Windows NT
- Oracle E-Business Suite
- Adobe Acrobat/Reader
- Paylocity Payroll
- Bill.com
- Aspire
Timeline
Director of Finance
DBL, LLC
04.2022 - Current
Finance Manager
Dogtopia Enterprises, LLC
03.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Staff Accountant
CNA National Warranty
09.2019 - 03.2022
Revenue Accountant
CABLE ONE, INC.
01.2013 - 12.2016
Staff Accountant
CABLE ONE, INC.
09.2010 - 12.2013
Senior Accountant
CABLE ONE, INC.
10.2009 - 09.2019
Marketing Commission Specialist
CABLE ONE, INC.
10.2009 - 08.2010
Purchasing Manager/Accounts Payable Clerk
CENTURY ROOFING, INC.
11.2003 - 09.2009
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting -
University of New Mexico
Associate’s Degree in Accounting -
Santa Fe Community College
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