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Migdalia Padilla
Accountant
Hampton,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with 5+ years of effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for a large-scale financial organization. Manage diverse financial functions such as preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting. A self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accountant
Ferguson Enterprises LLC
Newport News, VA
10.2014 - Current
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations to ensure accurate ties back to the company trial balance with no outstanding financial items.
- Perform weekly Small Capital Expenditure process to include receipt of applications, examine and analyze applications, compilation of weekly approval spreadsheet, and communication process.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets..
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Work with Management and peers to identify and implement process improvements on an ongoing basis.
- Perform month-end general ledger closing and year end subledger closing procedures, which includes the processing of journal entries and meeting stringent monthly deadlines.
- Perform month-end general ledger closing and year end subledger closing procedures, which includes the processing of journal entries and meeting stringent monthly deadlines.
- Perform financial analysis potentially used to drive business decisions.
Accountant
Department Of Education
St. Croix , VI
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Participate in establishing the strategic direction of the unit for the delivery of efficient financial services.
- Undertake in-depth analysis of highly complex accounting issues, assess the impact on the unit, articulate alternatives, and recommend solutions.
- Advise Superintendents, Principals, Department Heads, and others who manage funds about how to maximize the use of resources available to them.
- Ensure subordinate staff adheres to the department's rules and regulations in maintaining controls over cash receipts, deposits, and disbursement.
- Ensure timely reconciliation of all accounts.
- Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information.
- Maintain files and records by filing and documenting financial/ accounting activities.
Education
Bachelor Of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting And Business Management
University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon
Bayamon, PR 08.2004 - 12.2008
Skills
Account Reconciliation
Superior attention to detail
Knowledge of Oracle
Proficient analytical skills
Organized
Strong work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers and team members
Software
MS Word
MS Outlook
Oracle
Lucernex
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accountant
Ferguson Enterprises LLC
10.2014 - Current
Accountant
Department Of Education
08.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor Of Business Administration (BBA) - Accounting And Business Management
University of Puerto Rico - Bayamon
08.2004 - 12.2008