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Maria Camila Urian

Chicago,IL

Summary

Finance professional with significant expertise in managing comprehensive bookkeeping responsibilities, including accounts payable and receivable. Recognized for reliability in maintaining accurate financial records and collaborating seamlessly with team members to meet organizational goals. Known for adaptability in dynamic environments and strong analytical skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Bookkeeper / Staff Accountant

Parkside Management
03.2023 - 04.2025
  • Maintained Accounting System to meet the needs of communities
  • Oversaw accounts receivable records, including billing
  • Generated resident invoices and managed resident rent rolls and rent increases
  • Maintained accounts payable for communities and office
  • Investigated, followed up, and resolved issues with A/P and A/R
  • Processed weekly check run.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Helped with bi-weekly payroll processing, including review time punches/logs, calculation of hours, and accurate recording of leave time, etc.
  • Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
  • Completed bank reconciliation and journal entries
  • Reconciled credit cards
  • Prepared employee reimbursements
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Yardi.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
  • Issued, processed, and filed 1099s on an annual basis, assisted with the preparation of financial statement and reports, and assisted in budget and forecasting processes and analysis
  • Responsible for benefit administration and benefit processing for the community
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
  • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
  • Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Monitored cash flow closely to ensure sufficient funds were available for operational needs.
  • Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving communication among team members.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.

Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant

The Closet Depot
10.2019 - 01.2023
  • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols
  • Established a QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts
  • Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs
  • Organized and carried out proactive month-end, quarterly and year-end processes
  • Monitored, verified and approved invoices, and reviewed balances using financial software to assess balance sheet for variances
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
  • Identified audit risks, prepared budgets, and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports
  • Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments
  • Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports
  • Added documents to file records and created new records to support filing needs
  • Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders

Accountant Assistant

Permoda
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements
  • Reconciled company credit cards, expense accounts and other expenses and financial records
  • Communicated with vendors and clients to facilitate timely payments and reduce outstanding A/R
  • Evaluated collection reports to determine collections status and outstanding balance amounts
  • Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current
  • Prepared and updated vendor files, tax documents and insurance information

Bookkeeper

SNC-Lavalin
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Prepared mail and electronic invoice for 100+customers and vendors each day and documented account updates
  • Set up a new contract with the accounting system and input the correct term for future payments
  • Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency
  • Conferred with clients to identify billing errors and enacted prompt resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting

Politécnico Gran Colombiano
04.2022

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

Politécnico Gran Colombiano
03.2016

Skills

  • Skilled in QuickBooks accounting software
  • Invoice processing
  • Reconciliation of bank statements
  • Effective time management
  • Account auditing
  • Meticulous attention to specifics
  • Innovative problem resolution
  • Workplace efficiency management
  • Yardi software proficiency
  • ERP software management
  • Financial account reconciliation
  • Experience with SAP systems
  • Proficient in GAAP compliance
  • Financial ledger management
  • Budget management
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Accounts receivable processing
  • Accurate bookkeeping practices
  • Payroll processing
  • Advanced computer skills
  • Vendor management
  • Time management

Timeline

Bookkeeper / Staff Accountant

Parkside Management
03.2023 - 04.2025

Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant

The Closet Depot
10.2019 - 01.2023

Accountant Assistant

Permoda
01.2014 - 01.2019

Bookkeeper

SNC-Lavalin
01.2012 - 12.2013

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

Politécnico Gran Colombiano

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting

Politécnico Gran Colombiano