Patricia Chinchilla
Dania Beach,FL
Summary
Accounting professional prepared for complexities of lease accounting and financial reporting. Extensive experience managing lease portfolios and ensuring compliance with evolving standards. Known for effective collaboration and delivering consistent results. Proven ability to adapt to changing financial regulations and team dynamics.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lease Accountant
Noble Properties, Inc.
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
01.2018 - Current
- Prepare monthly journal entries and financial statements.
- Analyzed lease agreements to determine proper revenue recognition in financial reports.
- Mitigated potential financial penalties by monitoring critical dates in the lease lifecycle, such as renewal options and rent escalations.
- Contributed to the development of company-wide lease accounting policies and procedures, fostering consistency and adherence across departments.
- Served as a subject matter expert in addressing lease-related inquiries from internal and external auditors, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Prepared monthly financial statements and detailed reporting for management review.
- Provide year-end financial reporting to outside CPA firm.
- Review tax returns prepared by outside CPA firm.
- Track and pay Real Estate Taxes—work closely with the tax agent to provide the necessary information for tax savings.
- Pay monthly mortgages and provide quarterly and annual financial reports to lenders.
- Assist property managers with the annual budgets.
- Process quarterly distributions to owners/partners.
- Collect balances and handle tenant ledger inquiries for 57 single-tenant buildings.
- Manage security deposits.
- Monthly bank reconciliations for 20 bank accounts.
- Review all new and existing leases. Set up/update CAM reconciliation recoveries and tenant charges.
- Process weekly accounts payable and handle all incoming calls/ emails with payment inquiries.
- Daily accounts receivable duties, including collecting balances and handling tenant ledger inquiries.
- Played an integral role in successfully navigating complex lease transitions during sales or acquisitions.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by conducting thorough lease reconciliations and adjustments.
- Processed monthly Sales Tax and submit to the Florida Department of Revenue
- Process CAM reconciliations for all properties (22 shopping centers and 55 single-tenant buildings)
- Managed lease accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
HR Supervisor/Lease Administrator/Staff Accountant
Americas Property Management Corporation
Miami, Florida
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Received two-out-of-two performance-based promotions. Implemented changing policies and procedures to ensure compliance and improve efficiency. Prepared financial reports, leasing documents, and personnel files. Utilized YARDI and Skyline systems to manage leasing processes and maintain accurate financial data.
- Produced monthly financial report packages for clients.
- Prepared monthly journal entries.
- Reconciled general ledger accounts every month.
- Prepared payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; and reconciling accounts.
- Prepared month and year-end close financial statements.
- Conformed with and abided by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and client instructions.
Accounts Payable/Tenant Coordinator
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Coordinated clear communication between tenants and property owners to quickly and efficiently resolve problems and answer questions. Assisted in all aspects of the leasing process including report production, updating tenant ledgers, invoicing, and billing legal fees.
- Created and implemented a paperless filing process to reduce operational costs, improve organization, and increase employee access to essential documents.
- Responded to vendor and client inquiries promptly providing beneficial information to aid decision-making.
- Composed accounts receivable and accounts payable reports and handled payments to support accounting department operations.
- Recognized for superior performance regarding work volume, accuracy, quality, ethics, and service.
Education
Associate Degree - Business Administration-Accounting Concentration
DeVry University
Miami, Florida01-2005
Skills
- Spectra ~ YARDI ~ Microsoft Office Suite
- Lease accounting
- Confidentiality
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Bank reconciliation
- Account reconciliation processes
- Financial statements
- General ledger accounting
- General ledger entries
- Account reconciliation
- Cash flow analysis
- Financial reporting
- Partnership accounting
- A/P and A/R
- Year-end close
- Problem Solving ~ Customer Service
- GAAP
- Dependability
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the accounting software transition from Spectra to Yardi.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lease Accountant
Noble Properties, Inc.
01.2018 - Current
HR Supervisor/Lease Administrator/Staff Accountant
Americas Property Management Corporation
01.2008 - 01.2013
Accounts Payable/Tenant Coordinator
01.2007 - 01.2011
Associate Degree - Business Administration-Accounting Concentration
DeVry University