Jose Leal
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced Senior Accounting Specialist with 14years of experience providing administrative, clerical and project support to accounting departments. Enterprising, cost-driven and well-organized with good project management skills. Sophisticated understanding of accounting systems and procedures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounting Specialist
Kairoi Residential
San Antonio, TX
12.2022 - Current
- Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
- Processed vendor invoices accurately while adhering to company policy guidelines.
- Identified areas for improvement within the department's operations and suggested solutions accordingly.
- Prepared 1099's and W2’s at year end in accordance with IRS requirements.
- Minimized internal accounting department backlogs by updating accounts and generating reports.
- Analyzed files and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Evaluated current procedures to determine areas needing improvement or cost savings opportunities.
- Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
- Successfully converted manual accounting system to electronic system to reduce errors and improve efficiency.
- Provided guidance to junior staff members regarding accounting procedures, policies, and processes.
- Developed internal controls to ensure integrity of financial data and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
- Devised, implemented, and enforced effective accounting systems.
- Maintained detailed records of accounting transactions and documentation.
- Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Leveraged [Software] skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Property Accountant
Kairoi Residential
San Antonio, TX
11.2017 - 11.2022
- Training new Property Accountants
- Full charge accounting for 6 properties
- Process 700 - 800 invoices a month
- Produce consolidated financials
- Resolve discrepancies with owners, property managers, and regional managers regarding financials
- Request draws from lender for renovation and capital expenditures
- Create bank reconciliation and recurring journal entry templates for new projects.
- Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
- Generated reports to analyze variances between actual vs. budgeted expenses.
- Investigated discrepancies between book balances and physical inventory counts.
- Prepared and processed monthly bank reconciliations.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Maintained accurate records of all property transactions.
- Monitored cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
Staff Accountant II
The Lynd Company
San Antonio, TX
11.2013 - 11.2017
- Train Staff Accountant I employees
- Full charge accounting for 12 properties
- Process 600-700 invoices a month
- Consolidated financials consisting of 8 properties
- Resolve discrepancies with owners, property managers, and regional managers regarding financials
- Request draws from lender for renovation and capital expenditures
- Create bank reconciliation and recurring journal entry templates for new projects
- Responsibilities: In addition to Staff Accountant I duties below.
Staff Accountant I
The Lynd Company
San Antonio, TX
01.2010 - 11.2013
- Full charge accounting for 7-9 properties
- Process 400-500 invoices a month
- Post GL and Accounts Payable entries using MRI accounting software
- Prepare and analyze financial reports for owners
- Record payable invoices, process incoming receivables, and maintain property records
- Responsibilities: Bank reconciliations, income entries, bond reconciliation, journal entries, depreciation, reconcile vendor statements, update cash, pay vendors, process invoices/check request/petty cash.
Accounting Clerk Intern
The Lynd Company
San Antonio, TX
12.2009 - 01.2010
- Request W-9 forms from vendors
- Match invoices to pay stubs
- Assist with replacement reserve draws
- File paperwork and process incoming credit memos.
Education
Certificate of completion in Accounting Technology -
Career Point College
01.2010
Continued Education Through LinkedIn. -
LinkedIn
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- QuickBooks
- Avid Exchange
- MRI Accounting Software
- OneSite/Realpage Accounting Software
- Knowledge of Financial Statements
- Database Management
- Account Updates
- General Ledger Updates
- Financial Statement Review
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Database Administration
- Recordkeeping
- Expense Tracking
- General Ledger Accounting
- Policy Enforcement
- Financial Reporting
- Team Training
- Journal Entry Posting
- Information Protection
Summary Of Qualification
- Passion for building strong working relationships and communicating effectively
- Experience working in a fast-paced office environment
- Solid analytical, organizational and time management skills
Affiliations
- I enjoy playing sand volleyball with a sport's league on Monday evenings.
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Accounting Specialist
Kairoi Residential
12.2022 - Current
Property Accountant
Kairoi Residential
11.2017 - 11.2022
Staff Accountant II
The Lynd Company
11.2013 - 11.2017
Staff Accountant I
The Lynd Company
01.2010 - 11.2013
Accounting Clerk Intern
The Lynd Company
12.2009 - 01.2010
Certificate of completion in Accounting Technology -
Career Point College
Continued Education Through LinkedIn. -
LinkedIn