Melisa Garces
Newark,NJ
Summary
Having strong communication skills and skilled in file and database management, I have made a major impact on increasing workflow efficiency at EMPIRESYSTEM S.A. and other employers. My background includes streamlining accounting processes and assisting with financial analysis in the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Waiter
SOL MAR RESTAURANT
Newark, NJ
04.2023 - Current
- Processed cash payments accurately using a POS system; ensured accuracy of change given to customers.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
Accounting Assistant
EMPIRESYSTEM S.A.
Quito, Ecuador
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed vendor relationships by ensuring timely payments and resolving disputes.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
- Maintained the general ledger system to ensure accurate recording of all transactions.
- Performed account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements and inter-company general ledger accounts.
- Developed procedures for more efficient workflow in accounting department.
Finance Assistant Intern
National Institute of Statistics and Censuses
Quito, Ecuador
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Maintained databases for team.
- Updated existing records within the archive system as needed.
- Created digital archives for storage, retrieval, and preservation purposes.
- Retrieved relevant information from archives when requested by patrons or staff members.
Education
High School Diploma - Accounting Services
COLEGIO SIMON BOLIVAR
ECUADOR07-2019
Some College (No Degree) - ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING
UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL ECUADOR
ECUADORSkills
- Problem-solving
- File and database management
- ERP system experience
- Invoice balancing
- Strong communication skills
- Strategic planning
- Bookkeeping
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional
Certification
- Accounting services high school diploma
Timeline
Restaurant Waiter
SOL MAR RESTAURANT
04.2023 - Current
Accounting Assistant
EMPIRESYSTEM S.A.
02.2022 - 01.2023
Finance Assistant Intern
National Institute of Statistics and Censuses
02.2019 - 07.2019
High School Diploma - Accounting Services
COLEGIO SIMON BOLIVAR
Some College (No Degree) - ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING
UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL ECUADOR
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