Luisa Key
Summary
Detail oriented, efficient and organized professional with extensive experience in all aspects of accounting. Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills. Prioritize and manage heavy workflow without direct supervision. Decidedly trustworthy and discreet with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Extremely effective at multitasking. Core competencies include: Monthly Closings, Full Cycle AR and AP, Special Projects, Account Analysis & Bank Reconciliation
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller/Loan Treasury manager
Marco Polo International LLC
07.2014 - Current
- Enhanced financial reporting by implementing efficient processes and streamlining internal controls.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures, reducing time spent on manual tasks and increasing efficiency.
- Monitored cash flow and working capital levels, optimizing liquidity positions for smooth business operations.
- Mentored junior team members in accounting best practices, fostering a positive work environment and professional development opportunities.
- Ensured timely tax filings by coordinating with tax advisors and maintaining accurate records throughout the year.
- Created ad-hoc reports for upper management to support decision making during critical business periods.
- Ensured integrity of general ledger accounts through regular reconciliations, adjustments, and detailed documentation.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Troubleshoot employees Microsoft Dynamics Navision Software issues
- Create and maintain month end reports utilizing Jet Reports.
Staff Accountant
Marco Polo International LLC
04.2011 - 07.2014
- Reconcile bank statements and account analysis
- Take care of all prepaid schedules
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Maintain Fixed Asset and Depreciation schedules
- AP Responsibilities; (code, input invoices, employee expense reports, check runs, petty cash, AP close)
- AR Responsibilities; (post cash, collections, billing, and process AR close)
- Assist with vendor or customer inquiries
- Handle all Sales and Use Tax Reporting.
Bookkeeper
KTK Enterprises, LLC
01.2018 - Current
- Data entry and coding for accounts payable and receivable utilizing QuickBooks
- Conduct monthly bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliation and general ledger review
- Track expenses, budget, taxes, cash flow, receipts and other financial aspects for the company
- Provide periodic financial reports.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
Staff Accountant
ChemRx Corp
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
Staff Account/Senior Bookkeeper
Super Laundry Equipment Corp
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Worked with senior accounting staff to prepare financial documents and reports such as bills and invoices, year-end analysis, budgets, financial records, and financial statements.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough monthly reconciliations of bank statements, credit card transactions, and expense reports.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously maintaining and updating accounts payable and receivable records.
Education
Accounting
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Invoice Processing
- Bookkeeping Software
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Quickbooks
- Bank Reconciliation
- Account Reconciliation
- Cash Flow Management
- Accounts Receivable
- General Ledger Entries
- MS Office Expert
- Exceptional Organization
- General Ledger Management
- Analytical Reasoning
- Accounts Payable
- Superior Attention to Detail
- Full-Cycle Accounting
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Accomplishments
- Supervise a team of 6 accounting staff members, assist in supervision of 10 customer service and logistics team members
- Trained in Jet Reports to create special reports as needed such as a gross profit report.
- Implemented ACH payments to vendors thereby reducing payments by checks.
- Established electronic invoice distribution thereby reducing US Mail charges by 91%.
- Various computer skills such as Microsoft 365, Word, Excel (pivots, v-lookup, formulas, etc), Jet Reports, QuickBooks, Microsoft Navision
Timeline
Bookkeeper
KTK Enterprises, LLC
01.2018 - Current
Assistant Controller/Loan Treasury manager
Marco Polo International LLC
07.2014 - Current
Staff Accountant
Marco Polo International LLC
04.2011 - 07.2014
Staff Accountant
ChemRx Corp
01.2008 - 01.2011
Staff Account/Senior Bookkeeper
Super Laundry Equipment Corp
01.2007 - 01.2008
Accounting
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York