Valeria Alvarez
Miami,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective planning, collaboration, and decision-making abilities. Successful at performing work ethically and accurately while maintaining integrity of all financial data.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Accountant
University Of Miami – Office Of The Controller
09.2017 - Current
- Record and reconcile investment transactions for the University's Working Capital accounts.
- Record and reconcile investment and cash flow transactions for the University's separately managed Growth Pool and non-pool accounts.
- Record and reconcile investment activity for Medical Deferred Compensation, Short-Term Disability, and 457(f) Retirement accounts.
- Prepare quarterly and annual reports of University-wide investment activity for audit compliance. Provides supporting documentation and responsive to external auditors for audit findings.
- Prepare Working Capital analysis for monthly financial reconciliation deliverable.
- Contribute in various Endowment reports as needed.
- Assist Associate Controller with monthly variance analysis reports.
- Complete fiscal year-end closing processes with team and external auditors.
- Prepare monthly journal entries and ad-hoc bank transactions.
- Participate in implementation and operation of new Endowment Module, consisting of testing and training with Assistant Controller and Enterprise Business System team, subject matter experts on new module.
- Established strong relationships with other University departments that results in effective and collaborative working relationships.
- Assist Associate Controller with special projects and other duties as required.
Accountant
University Of Miami – Office Of The Controller
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Maintain electronic and all related files for the University's endowment funds, annuity and life income programs, charitable remainder trusts, and gifts of stock to the University.
- Review and maintain records for all gifts of stock donated to the University and received by Advancement, Development Services. Prepare journal entries to record sales of stocks and receipt of funds from the University's broker to the University's concentration account.
- Review and maintain all bank statements related to the University's working capital cash investments. Prepare journal entries to record various bank transactions including new investment deposits and interest payments/adjustments.
- Record investment transactions for the University's Charitable Remainder Trusts. Reconcile accounts and prepare monthly reports for each trust. Prepare annual CRT activity schedules to facilitate review of Federal Tax Forms 5227 and Schedule K-1. Review annual charitable remainder trust valuation letters.
- Review and validate various reports related to the life income program, including monthly gift annuity payments report and annual 1099-R tax filings. Review new gift annuity agreements and request new account numbers if necessary. Prepare related journal entries and wire requests.
- Assist Associate Controller in the administration of the University's endowment fund.
- Assist Associate Controller with special projects and other duties as required.
Sr. Accounting Assistant
University Of Miami – Parking And Transportation
06.2010 - 09.2014
- Reconcile parking permit inventory and sales in T2 System to University employee salary deductions and student financial system. Assist in permit inventory distribution via T2 and serve as T2 Administrator.
- Prepare and maintain monthly reconciliation reports including metrics of revenue, inventory and services provided inclusive of University Parking Permits and ‘Cane Cards.
- Maintain and reconcile all parking meter collection revenue reports for distribution to the University Cashier's office.
- Prepare journal entries for inter-departmental services, process reimbursement invoices for vendors, issue and reconcile Purchase Orders, and process AP invoices for payment.
- Maintain monthly sales tax reconciliation due to the State of Florida for Parking and UMPD for submission to Controller's Office.
- Monitor and reconcile Parking Citations issued and revenue recorded monthly from Complus (third-party citation system) and T2 System to DMAS.
- Assist with fiscal year-end closing of all Parking accounts, allocation of revenue/expenses.
- Analyze financial data on accounts to determine discrepancies of revenue/expenses.
- Provide Customer Service assistance during peak periods.
- Other duties as assigned.
General Accounting Clerk
U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration
11.2008 - 01.2009
- Create and process Requisition for equipment, supplies, or services, create and process Purchase Orders, process invoices for payment.
- Use Federal Financial System (FFS) and Unified Financial Management System (UFMS) in the Government National Business Center for processing all invoices, purchase orders, document cross references, modifications, obligating and de-obligating of funds, inquiry tables, and closing of all orders.
- Verify all vendors to the DEA in the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) and the Central Contractor Registration.
- Input all purchase orders in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) for final government approval.
- Determine expense accounts to be charged for payments.
- Prepare month end closing reports.
- Reduced errors in invoicing by implementing a thorough review process before sending invoices to clients.
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
Education
Associates in Arts - Business Administration
Miami Dade College
04.2007
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Workday, Blackbaud CRM, Lotus Notes, QuickBooks, Jet Forms, Adobe Acrobat, ARIBA, Raiser's Edge, T2 Systems, Crystal Reports, ‘Cane Link
- Self-motivated and able to prioritize and multi-task efficiently
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Financial Data and Variance Analysis
- Journal Entries
- Investment and Bank Account Reconciliation
- GAAP Accounting Practices
- Audit Support
- Team Collaboration
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Accountant
University Of Miami – Office Of The Controller
09.2017 - Current
Accountant
University Of Miami – Office Of The Controller
09.2014 - 08.2017
Sr. Accounting Assistant
University Of Miami – Parking And Transportation
06.2010 - 09.2014
General Accounting Clerk
U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration
11.2008 - 01.2009
Associates in Arts - Business Administration
Miami Dade College
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