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Overview
Work History
Education
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Volunteer Experience
Military Experience
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Maria Zinader

Orlando

Summary

Enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual ready to transition back into a professional environment after a five-year career break focused on family care. I am confident that my experience as a volunteer, combined with the skills and leadership qualities that I have gained from my professional and military experience, would make me a dynamic and successful fit to your team.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mortgage Loan Processor

Homebridge Financial Services Inc.
02.2022 - 01.2024
  • Provided support to loan officer and underwriter teams by ensuring the timely and accurate processing of mortgage loan files
  • Reviewed and verified borrower's income, credit, employment history, property appraisals and title work to prepare loan applications for underwriting submission
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, underwriting guidelines, and agency-specific requirements.

Corporate Accounting Manager

Seaworld Parks and Entertainment
Orlando
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Managed a team of three staff accountants throughout monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close process
  • Prepared and reviewed monthly journal entries as part of monthly and quarterly close in accordance with GAAP
  • Reconciled balance sheet accounts and reviewed monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Analyzed and interpreted monthly variances and trends between budgets and actual expenses, liaised between various departments to streamline processes and ensure accurate accounting treatment, and assisted with various ad-hoc reporting requests

Senior Corporate Accountant

Southern HVAC
Maitland
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Reconciled and maintained the schedules of all general ledger accounts for two of the company's six subsidiaries
  • Prepared and delivered monthly and annual financial statements on a timely basis for internal management review, including all necessary adjusting entries
  • Acted as the primary interface with external auditors, ensuring timely issuance of financial statements

Experienced Audit Associate

McDirmit Davis and Company, LLC
Orlando
11.2012 - 08.2017
  • Planned and conducted audits, reviews and compilations for various commercial, not-for-profit and governmental entities
  • Communicated audit findings to management both verbally and through written memorandum
  • Maintained relationships with clients and other related business professionals to maximize client satisfaction and ensure timely job completion

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Camden
05.2009

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills

Certification

CPA - Certified Public Accountant, Pennsylvania Board of Accountancy, 2013

Volunteer Experience

09/2019 - current

Troop Leader and Cookie Chair, Girl Scouts of Citrus Council, 

  • Serves as a role model and mentor to thirteen girls between the ages of 5 and 10
  • Plans and conducts bi-weekly meetings with developmentally appropriate curriculum to aid in the healthy development of girls
  • Assists girls in understanding the needs of their community and applying problem-solving techniques to create impact in addressing these needs
  • Schedules and conducts training among scouts and parents for the Girl Scout cookie program

 

05/2021 - 05/2024

Corresponding Secretary, Hillcrest Elementary PTA, 

  • Worked as a liaison between school administrators and the PTA to make school-wide communications regarding various information, programs and events
  • Created and hosted all PTA general and executive board meetings

Military Experience

Finance Specialist, New Jersey Army National Guard

  • Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, February 2004 - January 2005
  • Specialized in auditing contractual instruments and funding subsidiary finance units (total worth of contracts, approximately $1.9 billion)
  • Examined disbursement documentation to ensure completeness and compliance with Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) standards

Timeline

Mortgage Loan Processor

Homebridge Financial Services Inc.
02.2022 - 01.2024

Corporate Accounting Manager

Seaworld Parks and Entertainment
06.2018 - 07.2020

Senior Corporate Accountant

Southern HVAC
09.2017 - 06.2018

Experienced Audit Associate

McDirmit Davis and Company, LLC
11.2012 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS