John Cruz

•Maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts. • Prepared journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations, assisting with timely monthly closing processes. • Performing general bookkeeping and organizing financial forms, documents, and receipts. • Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

•Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, vendor management, and payment scheduling, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely disbursements • Assist in maintaining fixed assets and recording depreciation. • Supported creation of sales tax returns (state & local) by developing schedules and reconciliations for tax reporting package. • Identified and implemented initiatives to enhance process efficiencies. • Meeting processing and reporting deadlines.

Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements and reports for management review.

Conducted account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Supported payroll processing by verifying employee time records and deductions.

• Managed accounts payable functions, set up new vendors, verified documentation, entered approved invoices with proper coding, and monitored main AP email account to ensure timely processing. • Oversaw employee expense processing by distributing weekly Excel reports, reviewing submissions for completeness and compliance, and ensuring receipt accuracy for timely reimbursements. • Support human resources by handling new hire paperwork, ensuring completion of onboarding checklists, tracking seasonal/hourly staff hours, and auditing employee records for compliance. • Assist in monthly financial close by reviewing project financials, importing actuals into forecast reports, comparing actuals vs. budget, and preparing balance sheet reconciliations (amortization entries, intercompany invoicing, payroll allocations,reclassification entries, etc.).

Prepared monthly financial statements to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, streamlining payment cycles.

Conducted bank reconciliations to maintain accurate cash flow records.

• Developed and maintained budgets, tracking expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility across departments.
• Coordinated schedules and meetings for senior management, ensuring optimal time management.
• Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing and documentation systems.
• Oversaw onboarding process for new hires, enhancing employee integration and satisfaction rates.
• Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
• Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.

• Managed inventory control using advanced tracking systems to ensure accurate stock levels.
• Demonstrated adaptability by cross-training in multiple job functions within the fulfillment center.
• Coordinated with team members to optimize picking and packing processes, improving overall productivity.
• Trained new associates on safety protocols and best practices for inventory management.