Luvis Calero
Hialeah,FL
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Associate
Berkowitz Pollack and Brant
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Payroll Management: Ran bi-weekly payroll for over 70 employees and three companies.
- Client Account Management: Assisted in managing multiple client accounts.
- Customer Correspondence: Managed and responded to payroll customer inquiries and correspondence.
- Financial Statement Preparation: Assisted in preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements.
- Accounts Payable and Receivable: Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Bank Reconciliation: Conducted bank reconciliations and resolved discrepancies.
- Financial Reporting: Collaborated with my team to streamline financial reporting processes.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated detailed and accurate ledgers.
Accounting Bookkeeper
Sonomed, Inc
11.2018 - 10.2022
- Allocated, verified, and posted invoices and payments for company vendors and customers
- Prepared bank reconciliation and general ledger reports
- Generated journal entries for monthly and annual financial closing
- Processed payroll electronic deposits and calculated payroll tax
- Prepared and filed monthly and quarterly federal tax forms
- Assisted in planning and filing the company's federal tax return
Account Manager
Padron and Associates Accounting Firm
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Maintained company financial records and general ledgers
- Reconciled bank accounts and generated month-end and year-end reports
- Assigned, verified, and posted invoices and payments in the accounting system
- Generated journal entries for monthly and annual financial closings
- Prepared and filed monthly and quarterly federal business tax forms
- Prepared comprehensive annual closing reports for each company for tax preparation
- Assisted in the planning and filing of federal tax returns.
Office Manager
Sonomed, Inc
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Ensured staff compliance with HIPAA clinical and operational protocols, policies, and procedures
- Coordinated all technicians' schedules
- Managed office insurance billing and collections
- Ensured the day-to-day operation of sonography services, promoted teamwork, and supported ongoing improvement in technician education and safety.
Shop Manager
Billy’s Auto Repair Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Created budgets, considering materials and labor, obtained customer approval, and prepared repair orders
- Managed daily shop operations, including achieving monthly and weekly sales goals, inventory control, customer satisfaction, and retention
- Coordinated technicians' schedules to promote a prosperous business environment and increase employee retention.
Realtor Associate
Global Interamerican Realty
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Assisted clients with buying or selling residential or commercial properties and contract negotiation
- Originated and closed purchase contracts
- Assisted customers in identifying and choosing the right financial product for each transaction
- Provided excellent customer service to clients, vendors, lenders, and title companies.
Office Manager
Southern Diagnostic Services
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Monitored test quality assurance and equipment maintenance according to state regulations
- Compiled and sent test outcomes to radiologists for interpretation and reported them to doctors' offices
- Performed the entire cycle of medical billing and collections.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2016
Associate Degree of Accounting - undefined
Miami Dade College
Hialeah, FL12.2014
Skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Data Entry
- Payment Processing
- Statement preparation
- Tax Preparation
- Payroll Processing
- Bank Reconciliation
- Invoice balancing
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Account Reconciliation
- Quickbooks
Other
Quickbooks, Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel., Spanish and English, References upon request.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accounting Associate
Berkowitz Pollack and Brant
10.2022 - 06.2024
Accounting Bookkeeper
Sonomed, Inc
11.2018 - 10.2022
Account Manager
Padron and Associates Accounting Firm
09.2017 - 11.2018
Office Manager
Sonomed, Inc
01.2012 - 01.2017
Shop Manager
Billy’s Auto Repair Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2012
Realtor Associate
Global Interamerican Realty
01.2003 - 01.2007
Office Manager
Southern Diagnostic Services
01.1997 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Florida International University
Associate Degree of Accounting - undefined
Miami Dade College
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