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Luis Contreras

Houston,AL

Summary

Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Sentina Tech Inc
04.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries.
  • Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
  • Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
  • Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
  • Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.

Marketing Auditor

Survey Merchandiser
02.2020 - Current
  • Promoted branding initiatives while maintaining product displays to adhere to corporate standards
  • Took high-quality photographs of products to support social media campaigns
  • Promoted positive company image through superior customer service experiences
  • Maintained consistent visual merchandising standards to highlight product features, attract customers and boost sales
  • Built relationships and personalized future client development opportunities by collecting customer data
  • Traveled to retail stores, conducted field recruiting and attended industry events to increase brand awareness
  • Replenished product stock to maintain appropriate levels and meet expected sales demands
  • Collaborated with customer service team members to assist with product information and provide outstanding service
  • Processed purchases using POS systems to complete cash and credit card transactions.

Senior Accountant

Robert Half
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
  • Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.

Merchandiser

Mondelez International
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales
  • Assisted in gathering and moving materials and equipment for assigned displays
  • Displayed appropriate signage for products and sales promotions
  • Printed labels and tags for for-sale merchandise
  • Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth
  • Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management
  • Updated seasonal displays for windows and mannequins to highlight current product lines
  • Organized and located inventory, updating store spreadsheets to reflect statistical data.

Senior Accountant

ContrerasJ & Asoc
05.1996 - 12.2019


  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
  • Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
  • Recommended strategies to expedite filing projects and annual reporting.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
  • Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
  • Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
  • Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Public Accounting -

University of Carabobo
Valencia, Venezuela

Skills

  • Expertise in Quickbook
  • Financial Statement Review
  • Internal Controls Implementation
  • GAAP Proficiency
  • Financial Reporting
  • Team Training
  • Staff Oversight
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Database Management
  • Account Updates
  • Audit Support
  • Budget Administration
  • Expense Tracking

Languages

Spanish
English

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Sentina Tech Inc
04.2023 - Current

Senior Accountant

Robert Half
02.2023 - 04.2023

Merchandiser

Mondelez International
04.2021 - 08.2021

Marketing Auditor

Survey Merchandiser
02.2020 - Current

Senior Accountant

ContrerasJ & Asoc
05.1996 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science in Public Accounting -

University of Carabobo

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