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Melinda Aguilar

Houston,TX

Summary

Accomplished Staff Accountant with a proven track record at Easy Honda, adept in GAAP compliance and month-end closing. Excelled in streamlining financial processes, enhancing accuracy in accounts payable management, and fostering vendor relationships. Demonstrates strong Microsoft Excel proficiency and exceptional organizational skills, contributing to significant financial reporting improvements.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

Easy Honda
Houston, TX
06.2021 - Current
  • Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
  • Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
  • Reconciled intercompany accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Reconciled company bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
  • Participated in special projects as needed.
  • Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
  • Monitored and tracked expenses to keep business on track with financial targets.
  • Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies promptly.
  • Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Reconciled vendor statements, investigated and resolved discrepancies.
  • Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
  • Entered data into accounting system to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
  • Researched and responded to inquiries from vendors regarding invoice status or payment issues.
  • Verified accuracy of coding on invoices prior to processing payments.
  • Assisted with month-end closing activities as needed.
  • Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policy guidelines.
  • Ensured proper authorization for all purchases made by the organization.
  • Generated 1099 forms at year end for reporting purposes.
  • Provided support during internal and external audits as necessary.
  • Collaborated with vendors, suppliers and staff members across departments to resolve any issues that arose.
  • Managed vendor relationships through prompt communication of payment information.

Title Clerk

Central Houston Cadillac
Houston, TX
02.2020 - 06.2021
  • Verified accuracy of title documents for completeness and correctness.
  • Processed applications for new titles, transfers and duplicate titles.
  • Maintained records of all transactions in a computer database.
  • Coordinated with other departments to resolve issues related to titling process.
  • Assisted customers with questions about the titling process or fees associated with it.
  • Reviewed state regulations to ensure compliance with rules and regulations governing motor vehicles titles.
  • Provided assistance in resolving discrepancies between loan documentation and vehicle titles.
  • Entered lien information into the system when applicable.
  • Followed up on any outstanding liens or other issues preventing issuance of title.

Biller/Title Clerk

Westside Lexus
Houston, TX
02.2012 - 05.2020
  • Calculated taxes, fees, discounts, and other charges associated with each sale.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries regarding their accounts, payments, and other related matters.
  • Entered new customer data into the system following established procedures for verification purposes.
  • Provided support to accounting staff during month-end close process by preparing journal entries as needed.
  • Verified accuracy of title documents for completeness and correctness.
  • Processed applications for new titles, transfers and duplicate titles.
  • Maintained records of all transactions in a computer database.
  • Coordinated with other departments to resolve issues related to titling process.
  • Performed data entry of vehicle information into system for registration purposes.

Education

Limited X-ray Technician - Medical

Academy of Health Care Professions
Houston, TX
06-2005

Skills

  • Accounts payable management
  • Month-end closing
  • Statement reconciliation
  • Expense tracking
  • Administrative support
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Journal entry preparation
  • GAAP compliance
  • General ledger accounting
  • Year-end closing
  • Accounts payable / invoice coding

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Easy Honda
06.2021 - Current

Title Clerk

Central Houston Cadillac
02.2020 - 06.2021

Biller/Title Clerk

Westside Lexus
02.2012 - 05.2020

Limited X-ray Technician - Medical

Academy of Health Care Professions
Melinda Aguilar