MONSERRATT CRAYON
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented accountant with expertise in financial management and reporting. Proficient in supervising accounting operations, managing accounts receivable and payable, and preparing comprehensive financial statements. Bilingual in Spanish, facilitating cross-departmental collaboration to improve budget forecasting and strengthen internal controls.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant III
Pan-American Life Insurance Group
Roswell, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Administer monthly financial close operations for precise reporting and adherence to compliance regulations.
- Execute monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Manage accounts receivable processes such as invoicing customers, applying received payments, monitoring customer balances.
- Maintain compliance with generally accepted accounting principles while crafting financial statements.
- Compiled financial reports for management review, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, to support informed decision-making.
- Perform comprehensive account reconciliations to verify data accuracy and uphold integrity.
- Collaborate in crafting annual budgets and forecasts across various departments.
- Facilitate audits through provision of essential documentation and prompt responses to inquiries.
- Coordinate with diverse teams to optimize accounting workflows and elevate efficiency.
- Generate reports for year-end delivery to suppliers.
Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant
HolaDoctor, Inc.
Roswell, GA
06.2015 - 09.2023
- Supervised daily accounting operations within company, validating proper documentation of all transactions.
- Managed monthly financial closing processes while upholding on-time reporting standards.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Administered intercompany accounting tasks and facilitated reconciliations of transactions.
- Prepared bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in records.
- Oversaw bank accounts, general ledgers, and sub-systems management.
- Monitored cash flow to maintain financial stability.
- Delivered monthly financial statements.
- Monitored financial deadlines to ensure timely completion of reporting requirements.
- Prepared forecasts to project future financial performance accurately.
- Oversaw payroll processing to ensure adherence to internal policies and compliance with federal and state payroll laws.
- Coached junior accounting staff on effective accounting techniques.
- Directed, coordinated, and assessed performance of accounting team.
- Facilitated overall organizational planning, policy development, and implementation.
- Integrated new accounting software to elevate operational efficiency at Holadoctor Inc.
Accounting / Financial Analyst
HolaDoctor, Inc.
Roswell, GA
05.2011 - 05.2015
- Prepared and documented asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries through compilation and analysis of account information, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Generated detailed financial reports for internal stakeholders and management assessment.
- Supported, verified, and completed accounting estimates, enhancing reliability of financial reporting.
- Facilitated creation of financial reports that feature financial statements and interim financial reporting.
- Identified discrepancies in financial data and recommended corrective actions to resolve them.
- Coordinated with external auditors to accomplish annual audits.
- Evaluated financial data to uncover trends and enhance strategic decision-making.
Accounting Assistant
HolaDoctor, Inc.
Roswell, GA
01.2007 - 05.2011
- Supported accounts receivable operations by managing invoicing, collections, and deposits to ensure timely cash flow.
- Maintained general ledger accounts and generated accurate accounting and financial reports to aid in decision-making.
- Assisted on month-end closing tasks and verified general ledger accounts.
- Executed filing and administrative tasks to streamline document management and improve accessibility.
Teller
Bank of America
Marietta, GA
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Supported customers in problem-solving, enhancing customer satisfaction ratings for bank.
- Achieved recognition multiple times for precise cash drawer reconciliations.
- Earned Teller of the Month five times for effective cross-selling of bank products and services.
Education
Master of Professional Accountancy -
Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Atlanta, GA08-2014
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance, Accounting
Kennesaw State University, Michael J. Coles College of Business
12-2006
Skills
- GAAP Compliance
- General Ledger Management
- Account Reconciliation Expert
- Accrual Accounting
- Intercompany Transactions
- Bank Account Reconciliation
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Account Receivable Management
- Accounts Payable Management
- Payroll Processing
- Budgeting
Accomplishments
- Implemented changes to the A/R process, increasing the Accounts Receivable turnover by 57% and reducing the number of days in Receivables by 42%, significantly increasing cash flow in the organization.
- Developed customized reports for key clients to track their transactions and retainers more efficiently, resulting in increase of clients' satisfaction ratings.
- Co-Directed migration from Peachtree Accounting to SAP Business One.
Areas Of Expertise
- GAAP Application
- General Ledger Accounting
- Account Reconciliation Expert
- Accruals
- Intercompany Transactions
- Bank Reconciliations
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Budget Forecasting Expertise
- Reporting Proficiency
- Internal controls
- Team Leadership
- Receivable Management
- Payable Management
- Payroll Management
Timeline
Staff Accountant III
Pan-American Life Insurance Group
10.2023 - Current
Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant
HolaDoctor, Inc.
06.2015 - 09.2023
Accounting / Financial Analyst
HolaDoctor, Inc.
05.2011 - 05.2015
Accounting Assistant
HolaDoctor, Inc.
01.2007 - 05.2011
Teller
Bank of America
01.2005 - 01.2007
Master of Professional Accountancy -
Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance, Accounting
Kennesaw State University, Michael J. Coles College of Business