Maria Vincent, CFE
Amelia,OH
Summary
Dynamic Senior Accountant with extensive experience at diverse industries, excelling in financial reporting and team supervision. Achieved a significant reduction in accounts receivable while ensuring GAAP compliance. Proficient in ERP systems and adept at problem-solving, driving efficiency and accuracy in financial operations across international teams.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Auditor 3
Auditor of State of Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
10.2016 - 02.2025
- Conducted financial audits for government entities, ensuring compliance and accuracy across counties, cities, villages, school districts, townships, and libraries.
- Conducted thorough audits of financial statements and compliance reports.
- Reviewed internal controls to ensure adherence to state regulations.
- Corrected accounting errors, reviewed processes, and prepared work papers, producing GAAP-compliant financial reports that enhanced clarity and compliance.
- Assisted in the preparation of audit findings and recommendations.
Senior Accountant
Cooperative for Education
Cincinnati, Ohio
06.2008 - 07.2016
- Nonprofit organization with programs in Guatemala
- Executed accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, management of accounts payable and receivable, and oversight of payroll processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Developed combined quarterly and annual financial budgets versus expenses and oversaw cash flow and treasury operations for the Guatemala office.
- Led a team of two in Guatemala, preparing documentation and reports for external auditors, and managed all aspects of the annual financial audit and U.S. Tax Return (Form 990) to ensure compliance.
- Assisted CFO with special projects and analyses, contributing to strategic financial planning.
Senior Accountant
Omnicare
Cincinnati, Ohio
12.2006 - 06.2008
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements, reconciled inventory and general ledger accounts, and managed prepaid expenses and accruals to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Compiled monthly and quarterly reports for corporate management and the Chief Regional Financial Officer to provide insights into financial performance.
- Reviewed monthly inventory counts and analyzed financial trends to identify significant variances and support informed decision-making.
Accountant
Chiquita Brands, Inc
Cincinnati, Ohio
04.2005 - 12.2006
- Prepared accounts reconciliation, including inter-company transactions and reviewed general ledger account balances for compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal controls.
- Processed financial transactions for Fruit Ingredients division, maintaining compliance with accounting standards.
- Analyzed and coordinated complex accounting activities to achieve timely and accurate accounting closes.
- Applied cash receipts, prepared wire transfers to third parties, and streamlined accounting transactions.
- Updated process flows to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Transaction Specialist
Alderwoods Group, Inc
Cincinnati, Ohio
01.2004 - 03.2005
- Served as transaction specialist for second largest operator of funeral homes & cemeteries in U.S.
- Analyzed aging accounts and achieved a reduction in accounts receivable by $1 million.
- Served as transaction specialist for the second largest operator of funeral homes and cemeteries in the U.S.
Senior Accountant
Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.
Caracas, Venezuela
01.1991 - 05.2000
- Managed international operations in multiple currencies, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Managed cash flow: $40 million on average in payments per month to foreign entities such as vendors, insurance companies and other suppliers.
- Generated and processed accurately all electronic funds transfers.
- Handled 'Chase Insight' payment system, fostering relationships with foreign banks to streamline transaction processes.
- Directed problem resolution and account reconciliation for all third-party transactions.
- Forecasted the corporate 12-week roll-in-cash flow.
- Registered and analyzed all the treasury operations in the General Ledger in SAP.
- Reconciled all bank and investment accounts.
- Oversaw a team of ten staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Controlled cash accounts in the General Ledger in SAP.
- Coordinated auditing schedules to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Resolved and justified adjustments or recommendations presented by these entities.
- Controlled all interdepartmental financial functions interacting with SAP-FI.
- Initiated corrective actions to address critical organizational issues, enhancing overall financial integrity.
- Prepared special financial reports to senior management.
Education
Certified Fraud Examiner -
Association of Fraud Examiners
Austin, TX01-2016
Bachelor in Licentiate - Public Accounting
Andres Bello Catholic University
Caracas, VenezuelaSkills
- Audit collaboration
- Financial reporting
- GAAP compliance
- Account reconciliation
- Regulatory compliance
- ERP systems
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office
- Problem solving
Certification
Certified Fraud Examiner, CFE, 2016
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Auditor 3
Auditor of State of Ohio
10.2016 - 02.2025
Senior Accountant
Cooperative for Education
06.2008 - 07.2016
Senior Accountant
Omnicare
12.2006 - 06.2008
Accountant
Chiquita Brands, Inc
04.2005 - 12.2006
Transaction Specialist
Alderwoods Group, Inc
01.2004 - 03.2005
Senior Accountant
Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.
01.1991 - 05.2000
Certified Fraud Examiner -
Association of Fraud Examiners
Bachelor in Licentiate - Public Accounting
Andres Bello Catholic University