MARIA F CARDENAS
Winter Garden
Summary
Knowledgeable Finance Analyst bringing 10 years of experience identifying and mitigating risks, enhancing business decisions and locating opportunities. Well-versed in completing complex analysis to develop and improve operational processes aligned with business goals. Payroll expert for 6 years Skillfully coordinate resources and administrative support to keep operations smooth and boost team productivity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SC Finance Asst Analyst
PEPSICO – GATORADE SITE
01.2019 - Current
- Accounts Payable including: purchase orders and vendor records maintenance
- Full Payroll cycle for two hundred employees
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts; reviewing for input accuracy and prepare monthly reports and journal entries, as needed
- Posted weekly payroll
- Prepare monthly financial statements
- Maintain required business documents
- Assistance with the annual budget and audit process
- Maintain financial document retention files
- New vendor setup and maintenance
- Vendor statement reconciliation and discrepancies
- Prepare and/or review of all expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure
- Perform analysis and reports reporting to the Plan Director
- Materials, Inventory, and analysis
- Kronos version integrating system
- Member of the Payroll super users team representing all Gatorade sites in Kronos North America
- MVR’S reports
- Projects
Accounting Clerk
Southern Star Restaurant, Dunkin Donut Franchise
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Full cycle Accounts Receivable, including preparation of monthly invoices and maintaining customer and vendor records
- Accounts Payable including: purchase orders and vendor records maintenance
- Multiple Bank reconciliations for depository accounts
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts; reviewing for input accuracy and prepare monthly reports and journal entries, as needed
- Posted weekly payroll
- Prepare monthly financial statements
- Maintain required business documents
- Assistance with the annual budget and audit process
- Maintain financial document retention files
- New vendor setup and maintenance
- Vendor statement reconciliation and discrepancies
- Deposit and cash reports
- Prepare and/or review of all expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure
- Perform reports and analysis reporting to the Executive Director
Administrative and Payroll Administrator
Menzies Aviation
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Maintained payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data
- Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers
- Resolved payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
- Provided payroll information by answering questions and requests
- Maintained payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reported needed changes
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential
- Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Developed administrative staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities
- Resolved administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports, analyzing data, and identifying solutions
- Ensured operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; called for repairs; maintained equipment inventories; evaluated new equipment and techniques
- Provided information by answering questions and requests
- Maintained supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipated needed supplies; placed and expedited orders for supplies; verified receipt of supplies
- Completed operational requirements by scheduling and assigning administrative projects, expedited work results
- Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewed professional publications; established personal networks; participated in professional societies
- Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- SAP Knowledge accounting regulations prescribed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners for the preparation of an insuring firm's financial statements
Education
Lean Accounting course accounting and bookkeeping ACS -
Computer Solution
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administrations
Institute of Technologies ISUM
1994
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Accounts Payable
- Microsoft Excel
- Data Analysis
- Payroll Expert
- Exceptional organization
- Analyst proficiency
- SAP
- Kronos expert
- Billing and Collections expert
- Attention to details
- Advanced computer skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
SC Finance Asst Analyst
PEPSICO – GATORADE SITE
01.2019 - Current
Accounting Clerk
Southern Star Restaurant, Dunkin Donut Franchise
01.2015 - 01.2019
Administrative and Payroll Administrator
Menzies Aviation
01.2012 - 01.2015
Lean Accounting course accounting and bookkeeping ACS -
Computer Solution
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administrations
Institute of Technologies ISUM