Kimberly Cruz
Streamwood,IL
Summary
Organized, results-driven Staff Accountant with 9+ years of experience working in global environments. Passionate about process improvement and automation. Collaborative team player with strong multitasking abilities and a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant II
AptarGroup, Inc.
Crystal Lake, IL
03.2019 - Current
- Oversaw daily and month-end accounting operations for corporate entity, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements, identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
- Mentored new hires and interns to ensure adherence to best practices and compliance standards.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
Junior Accountant
AptarGroup, Inc.
Crystal Lake, IL
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Oversaw customer and intercompany invoicing processes across designated entities.
- Implemented automated solutions for customer invoicing, resulting in a substantial decrease in processing time.
- Handled the month-end process to close invoicing in a timely matter and handled all invoicing related reporting.
- Developed and implemented training process to ensure seamless transition for replacement.
Patient Registrar
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Elk Grove Village, IL
05.2012 - 12.2016
- Managed patient check-in processes to ensure accurate and efficient registration.
- Verified insurance information and collected necessary documentation from patients.
- Facilitated timely check-in by greeting visitors and establishing purpose of visits.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and professionally while prioritizing multiple competing demands during peak hours or emergency situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Accounting
Columbia College of Missouri
Columbia, MOAssociate of Arts - Business/Accounting
Elgin Community College
Elgin, ILSkills
- Monthly Account Reconciliations
- Accounts Receivable
- Monthly journal entries
- General Accounting
- Balance Sheet Management
- Internal & External Audits
- Systems: SAP, BPC, Blackline
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Month-end closing
- Detail Orientation
- Teamwork & Collaboration
Timeline
Staff Accountant II
AptarGroup, Inc.
03.2019 - Current
Junior Accountant
AptarGroup, Inc.
01.2017 - 03.2019
Patient Registrar
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
05.2012 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Accounting
Columbia College of Missouri
Associate of Arts - Business/Accounting
Elgin Community College