Sonia Delreal
Boynton Beach
Summary
Diligent Accountant with solid background in financial analysis and reporting. Utilizes advanced accounting software to streamline processes and ensure accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
Achievement Centers for Children and Families
Delray Beach, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Oversaw all aspects of accounting for non-profit organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting for programs serving children from toddlers to teens.
- Work alongside Grants and Revenue Director and under the CFO
- Reviewed healthcare premium invoices and request adjustments/refunds
- Developed and implemented internal controls to enhance accuracy and reduce discrepancies in financial statements.
- Led month-end closing processes, ensuring timely financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes, resulting in improved cash flow management and vendor relationship enhancements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and promote fiscal responsibility within the organization.
- Prepared detailed reports for management, facilitating informed decision-making on financial performance and resource allocation.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
Accountant & HR
Delray Dunes Golf & Country Club
Boynton Beach, FL
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Manage and process overall accounting for a private member-owned golf and country club with nine departments.
- Process journal entries, maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
- Oversee cash flow of operating account and assist Controller in project cash accounts and addressing bank reconciliation issues.
- Post debit and credits in regards to private event billing, credit card reconciliations, and balancing the clearing account.
- Provide Controller with project-based invoices/expenses to complete a loan funding process with the company’s banker.
- Assist with financial audit preparation and requests at year end to ensure financial integrity and accuracy.
- Prepare financial reports with in-depth analysis, providing valuable insights and recommendations directly to the Controller to support strategic decision-making.
- Adhere to accounting deadlines such as month end, year-end, and monthly payout of sales tax.
- Assist Controller process annual real estate tax and tangible personal property tax filings and payments.
- Handle annual corporate filings along with other respectable renewal of licenses, such as liquor license and restaurant license.
- Coordinate yearly budget process with Controller to address expenses price increase, enter budget numbers into our accounting system to reference monthly and determine a negative/positive variance.
- Collaborate with department supervisors to ensure all invoices have been submitted for the appropriate month for month end to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Assist Controller produce financial reports with variance explanations and supporting documentation.
- Successfully manage the organization's payables making timely payments via ACH, autopay, and printable checks.
- Collaborate with vendors and customers to resolve discrepancies and errors in invoices or payments, ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial records and reconciling respective accounts to ensure timely payments and no outstanding balances.
- Detect and correct accounting discrepancies in a timely manner and implemented systems to avoid reoccurring issues while adhering to corporate accounting procedures and GAAP requirements.
- Successfully manage the end-to-end hiring process of all non-salaried staff, including creating job application postings on leading career sites, screening candidates, and putting together the pre-hire packages that included drug testing and background checks.
- Lead the onboarding and training process for new employees, ensuring smooth transitions into the company culture and processes. Manage benefits enrollment and monitor time reporting for a 100+ employee workforce to ensure accurate payroll processing. Maintain compliance with time and attendance regulations, regularly flagging and resolving any issues to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
Accounting Assistant
MPKL Corporation
Orlando, FL
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintained financial records including general ledger, account reconciliations, payment tracking, and processed invoices and accounts payable, generating reports for management decision-making at an interstate transportation and logistics company.
- Maintained accurate general ledger accounts, recorded transactions, and processed invoices daily, ensuring financial accuracy.
- Analyzed accounting information, including profit figures, accruals, sales, and expenses, to provide accurate financial insights for management decision-making.
- Tracked all payments received, resolved billing discrepancies, and stayed in contact with customers to improve cash flow.
- Conducted accounts payable functions, generated reports, and maintained expertise in computer programs to ensure efficient financial operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Accounting
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLBachelor of Science (BS) - Entrepreneurship
University of Tampa
Tampa, FL05.2017
Skills
- General ledger accounting
- Financial reporting
- ERP systems expertise
- Payroll oversight
- Fixed asset accounting
- Internal controls
- Month-end closing
- Journal entry posting
- Microsoft office
- Bank reconciliation
- Audit preparation
Accomplishments
At my current employment I achieved updating and integrating new workflows for the efficiency of the business purchasing process. Also, worked on completing an Accounting Manual for the business.
Certification
Florida Notary Public Commission
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Achievement Centers for Children and Families
01.2023 - Current
Accountant & HR
Delray Dunes Golf & Country Club
01.2020 - 01.2023
Accounting Assistant
MPKL Corporation
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Entrepreneurship
University of Tampa
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Accounting
University of Central Florida