Monica Jaspe
Sanford
Summary
Experienced bilingual professional accountant of 15+ years with extensive knowledge on data collection and reporting. Values clear communication and successful at creating trusted and productive relationships across levels and departments for greater transparency in reporting. Tech savvy and adept in problem solving with a desire to seek out continuous learning to maximize contributions. Seeking to expand work experience in a remote or hybrid role focused on data analysis and interpretation in an established environment that provides opportunities for growth and learning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Project Accountant
VHB - Civil Engineer
Orlando, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Prepare and process client invoices and contract documents
- Client and sub-consultant contract maintenance
- Assistance with project setup/budgeting; including review of contract compensation and billing methods
- Maintain project financial records and billing files
- Provide both internal and external support regarding tracking and collection of project A/R
- Coordinate with subconsultants and vendors regarding accounts payable
- Assistance with research & resolution of client questions pertaining to invoicing
Accountant I
Akerman, LLP - Law Firm
Maitland, FL
05.2013 - 09.2022
- Responsible for opening, updating, and maintaining all trust and CIB accounts. Allocating monthly interest from Client Interest Bearing Accounts.
- Responsible for updating data in excel and SQL monthly to provide accurate data to prepare financial books as well as process and distribute month-end reports to firm executives and key partners.
- Reconcile all (80) IOTA Trust accounts and online filing accounts with the State of Florida and State of Delaware. As well as maintain all outstanding trust checks, initiate outgoing wire transfers, process incoming wires, and disbursing trust checks accordingly.
- Coordinated year-end audits and assisted in preparation of audit schedules, monthly, and year-end projects by interfacing with external audits, and providing clarification on additional supporting documents.
- Processes Due Diligence correspondences and all W-9 and ACH set-up requests. Set-up clients on Client Pay credit card portal and process manual receipts for retainers.
- Perform a large variety of accounting and tracking reports as requested by attorney partners and coordinating and collaborating with various departments.
Staff Accountant
Burr & Forman LLP - Law Firm
Orlando, FL
06.2011 - 05.2013
- Collected data and prepared various financial reports, as well as presented reports for firm management and partners.
- Coordinated establishing and maintaining new bank accounts and payment schedules as well as reconciliation of online filing accounts with the State of Florida, Trust and Money Market accounts, and title company invoices.
- Overseas escrow deposits and managed the renewal of licensing for attorneys & several office locations as well as processed incoming and outgoing wires from various banks.
- Lead on special accounting projects as requested by partners as well as maintained attorney expense entries and reports.
Bookkeeper
Roofing R US
Lake Mary, FL
10.2010 - 06.2011
- Review new contracts and purchase orders as well as establish and implement credit and collection policies for the owner.
- File notice of commencements and lien claims throughout Central Florida courts and processed and maintained reports for all accounts payable, billing, and prepared daily bank deposits.
- Process new hire paperwork and company payroll, review timesheets, print and distribute payroll checks, and handle adjustments and time entry review for various employee classifications.
Accountant/ Billing Specialist
HJD/N – Law Firm
Richmond, VA
10.2006 - 10.2010
- Managed client billing, reviewed past-due accounts to assist with collections, and prepared monthly claims and A/R spreadsheet reports.
- Provide accurate and timely completion of assignments and inquiry responses within the firm’s set guidelines and policies. Proof and edit, as needed, monthly invoicing to meet client’s stringent billing policies.
- Prepared third-party direct pay invoicing for all firm locations and maintained filing and data storage records (including collections and contracts).
- Researched and assist with resolving client/vendor delinquent accounts and provided billing support for billing manager including write-offs.
Collector
Chaplin & Gonet – Law Firm
Richmond, VA
09.2004 - 10.2006
- Organize documentation in preparation for litigation and ensured compliance with collection policy and federal laws.
- Handled collections and negotiated/resolved payment arrangements with debtors.
- Docket property information; placed garnishment on wages and bank accounts.
- Implemented excel reports for monthly collections for all collectors and served as a Spanish interpreter between the client’s and attorney’s.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12-2024
Skills
- Deltek Vision/Vantage Point
- Aderant
- Chrome River
- Elite
- ERP
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP
- Tabs
- QuickBooks
- Audit Preparations
- Banking & Treasury Management
- Bilingual Spanish
- Cash Flow
- Data Analysis
- Due Diligence
- Foreign Currency
- Financial Reporting & Statements
- General Ledger
- Month End Close Procedures
- Notary Public Florida Notary
- Pivot Tables
- Regulatory Compliance
- US GAAP
- VLOOKUP
Websites
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Sr. Project Accountant
VHB - Civil Engineer
09.2022 - Current
Accountant I
Akerman, LLP - Law Firm
05.2013 - 09.2022
Staff Accountant
Burr & Forman LLP - Law Firm
06.2011 - 05.2013
Bookkeeper
Roofing R US
10.2010 - 06.2011
Accountant/ Billing Specialist
HJD/N – Law Firm
10.2006 - 10.2010
Collector
Chaplin & Gonet – Law Firm
09.2004 - 10.2006
Associate of Science - Accounting
Valencia College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Valencia College