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Michael Porras

El Paso,TX

Summary

Diligent accountant with a strong foundation in financial reporting, reconciliation, and general ledger management. Proven expertise in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end closing processes, and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. Detail-oriented with high proficiency in Excel and accounting software, delivering efficient and precise financial operations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

AMC Bus Inc
07.2024 - Current
  • Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, preparing and posting journal entries using Sage and SAP, generating financial reports, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes in compliance with GAAP standards.
  • Utilize Sage and SAP to prepare and post journal entries, generate financial reports, and support month-end and year-end close processes in compliance with GAAP standards.
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations to verify financial record accuracy, promptly resolving discrepancies by comparing bank statements to general ledger accounts.
  • Manage payroll processes using ADP, including inputting employee hours, calculating wages, deductions, and taxes, and ensuring timely execution.
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Review and analyze lease agreements and contracts, ensuring accurate recording of financial obligations.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing detailed schedules, providing documentation, and ensuring compliance with auditing standards.

Customer Service Supervisor

Spectrum
04.2019 - 07.2024
  • Handled escalated customer calls with professionalism, de-escalating challenging situations and providing effective resolutions to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing expert technical support on fragrance applications, troubleshooting issues promptly, and delivering tailored solutions.
  • Managed a team of 17 customer service representatives, providing coaching, performance analytics, and feedback to improve team performance and foster a positive team culture.
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring team adherence to service standards, leveraging product knowledge to guide staff in delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving loyalty.
  • Promoted a collaborative and positive work environment by fostering open communication, enhancing team morale, and working cross-departmentally to address recurring customer concerns and improve overall service quality.

Customer Service Representative

Costco
08.2015 - 04.2019
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders, improving overall user experience.
  • Fostered positive customer service culture within team which led to higher customer satisfaction rates.

Customer Service Representative

Alorica
02.2012 - 08.2015
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.

Education

BBA - Accounting

The University of Texas At El Paso
05.2025

Associate of Science -

El Paso Community College
05.2021

Skills

  • Bank reconciliation
  • Journal entries
  • Accounts payable
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounts receivable
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Financial reporting
  • Payroll process
  • GAAP accounting
  • General ledger accounting
  • Internal audits
  • Audit support

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Staff Accountant

AMC Bus Inc
07.2024 - Current

Customer Service Supervisor

Spectrum
04.2019 - 07.2024

Customer Service Representative

Costco
08.2015 - 04.2019

Customer Service Representative

Alorica
02.2012 - 08.2015

Associate of Science -

El Paso Community College

BBA - Accounting

The University of Texas At El Paso