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Margarita Bulalacao

Savannah,GA

Summary

Accounting professional, proficient in generally accepted accounting principles. Critical thinker delivering innovative solutions to complex business issues. Skilled collaborator with organizational leadership expertise. Strengths in accounting process management and administration. Offering 20 years of experience achieving bottom-line performance through process improvements, cost reduction strategies and implementation of strong accounting controls.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounting Specialist

AccounTax Scrudato Financial
Savannah, GA
06.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed, processed and reconciled accounts payable invoices and payments.
  • Created journal entries as needed to record transactions in the general ledger.
  • Performed data entry, license renewals and assist clients on Federal and State regulations.
  • Executed new client set –up in accounting system, EFTPS and State DOR systems
  • Completes sales tax filings and related payment submissions, insurance audit ; does federal and state payroll tax payment and quarterly reconciliation and submission
  • Utilized software programs such as AccountantsWorld to enter data into the general ledger.

Accounts Manager

Paint Fair Ltd.
Freeport , Grand Bahama, Bahamas
02.2012 - 07.2022
  • Monitored all finance and accounting processes and controls including preparation of financial statements and year-end reporting
  • Managed the accounts payable and receivable processes ensuring timely payments of invoices.
  • Performed budget formulation work involving review and preparation of budget estimates and financial plans.
  • Collaborated with accounting associates to improve reconciliation processes.
  • Collaborated with year-end inventory audit process to increase accuracy.
  • Supervised junior staff in daily accounting operations.
  • Managed taxation, government reporting and remittance
  • Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new hires to optimize profitability.
  • Analyzed and resolved EOD transactions and cash handling

Accountant

C&G Airconditioning
Freeport , Grand Bahama, Bahamas
08.2008 - 05.2011
  • Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
  • Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
  • Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements

Reconciliation and Accounting Analyst

Bank of the Philippines
Makati City, Philippines
12.1995 - 10.2007

• Assisted with audit by providing significant records and documents and participated in system testing

• Specialized in treasury products system entry verification as well as its computation

  • Reviewed and analyzed financial statements to detect discrepancies and irregularities.
  • Reconciled intercompany transactions between multiple entities owned by the company.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting (equivalency evaluated by JS&A NACES)

University of Manila
Manila Philippines
03-1994

Skills

  • Financial Auditing
  • Statement preparation
  • Inventory Auditing
  • Budget Management
  • Invoice Processing
  • Cost accounting
  • GL compensation audit
  • Worker's compensation audit and license renewals
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Operational Data Analysis

Certification

  • PHILIPPINE CIVIL SERVICE
    board-certified (Governmental and Public Safety)
  • AMLA Certificate
  • POS Retail Solutions (Décor Fusion)
  • Coating Specialist-PDRA
    St. Peters, MO 63376

Timeline

Accounting Specialist

AccounTax Scrudato Financial
06.2023 - Current

Accounts Manager

Paint Fair Ltd.
02.2012 - 07.2022

Accountant

C&G Airconditioning
08.2008 - 05.2011

Reconciliation and Accounting Analyst

Bank of the Philippines
12.1995 - 10.2007
  • PHILIPPINE CIVIL SERVICE
    board-certified (Governmental and Public Safety)
  • AMLA Certificate
  • POS Retail Solutions (Décor Fusion)
  • Coating Specialist-PDRA
    St. Peters, MO 63376

Bachelor of Science - Accounting (equivalency evaluated by JS&A NACES)

University of Manila
Margarita Bulalacao