VINCENT BARBUTO
Melville,USA
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at CBRE, excelling in financial reporting and analysis. Proven track record in budget administration and account reconciliation, leveraging Yardi and QuickBooks. Adept at fostering professional communication while delivering accurate financial insights, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Controller
CBRE
New York, New York
09.2024 - Current
- Executed month-end close for multiple real estate entities, ensuring timely delivery of accurate financial reports to lenders and owners.
- Prepared journal entries and workpapers for monthly financial packages.
- Reconciled all bank accounts monthly and facilitated vendor payments via ACH, check, and wire transfers.
- Conducted annual CAM reconciliations for all entities, aligning with CAM budget estimates for more accurate monthly projections.
- Assisted with inquiries regarding REIT testing, tax compliance audits, and fund reporting to support compliance and financial transparency.
TAX SPECIALIST, SEASONAL
H&R Block
Commack, NY
01.2009 - Current
- Prepared Individual Tax Returns For 100+ clients
- Oversaw tax submissions, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy of client information.
- Researched tax laws and collaborated with teammates on most favorable tax outcome for clients
- Delivered exceptional customer service through phone, email, and in-person interactions, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Facilitated onboarding of new clients by coordinating completion of necessary paperwork.
Audit ASSOCIATE
NNK LLP
Melville, NY
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared audit workpapers and documentation ensuring compliance with auditing standards.
- Prepares Financial Statements for a Portfolio of Condos, CO-OP, and Rental Properties in Alignment with GAAP.
- Vouched cash receipts and disbursements, verifying accuracy of related journal entries.
- Prepares Tax Extension and Return Filing for all assigned entities.
- Reconciled Balance Sheet accounts and recorded adjustments.
- Calculated mortgage interest and property taxes for annual tax deduction letters, facilitating timely compliance for clients.
Assistant controller
Lalezarian Properties
Lake Success, NY
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Supervised preparation of quarterly financial reporting packages, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance for internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepared Month End Close for 10 Residential, Commercial, and Mixed-Use Properties
- Compiled balance sheets, cash flow reports, and income statements to provide comprehensive financial insights.
- Reviewed and prepare bank reconciliations for the operating accounts and capital reserves
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Coordinated daily financial functions with accounting and payroll teams to ensure seamless operations.
- Oversaw reconciliation of banking activity and credit card processing.
- Prepared RPIE Filings for NYC Entities
SENIOR PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
Kaplan Development Group LLC
Jericho, NY
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Owned the month end process for 6 Assisted Living properties, two of which are in construction
- Reviewed income statement for variances from budget and 6-month trend, investigating discrepancies to ensure accuracy.
- Sent out Financial Reporting to Partners/Management/ and Lenders and communicate with them regarding accounting issues
- Hosted month-end P&L call with regional directors to review financial results and identify cost-saving and revenue improvement opportunities.
- Lead Budgeting Process for assigned properties.
- Reviewed AR aging with Properties monthly to obtain updates on Uncollected Funds
- Monitored Cash Daily at Properties to ensure payroll and other necessities are funded
- Maintain Depreciation and Fixed asset schedules
- Posted journal entries and adjusted entries in accordance with GAAP.
- Monitor and Submit Construction Draws to Lenders/Partners Monthly
- Prepare YE Book for Public accounting Firm and communicate with them
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Dejana Truck and Utility Equipment LLC
Kings Park, NY
11.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed and maintained general ledger to ensure accurate financial record-keeping and reporting
- Conducted budget/actual variance analysis for assigned expense and capital accounts to identify discrepancies and inform financial decisions
- Assisted Controller with Month-End Close by running reports and booking journal entries
- Reconciled GL and Bank Accounts monthly
- Reconciled Cash Receipts for 11 Branches daily including Credit Card, Check, Cash, and Wires
- Posted A/R payments and Miscellaneous Receipts Daily
- Consolidated sales data into general ledger
- Evaluated job orders and sales tickets for gross profit, accuracy, and GL coding to support financial integrity and compliance
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK, JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
Kangadis Food Inc
Hauppauge, NY
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Timely Processed invoices/imports for payment
- Reviewed AP aging reports and processed payments via check/wire to ensure timely vendor settlements
- Prepared Bank Reconciliations Monthly
- Prepared daily cash report for management to provide insights on cash flow status
- Reviewed and edited timecards on a weekly basis
- Assisted with Sales tax returns and closing entries
- Inventory in Transit Analysis Monthly
- Compiled borrowing base work paper calculations for asset-based loan to support financing decisions
- Assigned Landed Costs to Inventory Lots
TELLER, PART TIME
Bethpage Federal Credit Union
Riverhead, NY
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Supported customers with banking needs and inquiries, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Cross-sold credit cards, loans and other bank products.
- Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
- Fostered friendly and professional interactions, contributing to positive customer experiences.
- Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
- Executed diverse retail banking transactions for personal and commercial customers, ensuring accurate and efficient service.
Education
MBA - Accounting
St. Joseph's College
Patchogue, NY05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, English
Saint Joseph's College
Patchogue, NY05-2014
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Suffolk County Community College
Riverhead, NY01-2012
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Budget administration
- Accounts payable and receivable management
- Account and ledger reconciliation
- Audit preparation
- Treasury management
- Journal entries management
- Bank reconciliation
- Excel proficiency
- Yardi software
- Skyline software
- Accounts management
- AppFolio expertise
- Great Plains knowledge
- Professional communication skills
Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant Candidate. Currently Studying for FAR
Timeline
Assistant Controller
CBRE
09.2024 - Current
Audit ASSOCIATE
NNK LLP
05.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant controller
Lalezarian Properties
04.2022 - 02.2023
SENIOR PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT
Kaplan Development Group LLC
02.2019 - 02.2022
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Dejana Truck and Utility Equipment LLC
11.2016 - 01.2019
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK, JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
Kangadis Food Inc
07.2015 - 10.2016
TELLER, PART TIME
Bethpage Federal Credit Union
05.2014 - 06.2015
TAX SPECIALIST, SEASONAL
H&R Block
01.2009 - Current
MBA - Accounting
St. Joseph's College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, English
Saint Joseph's College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Suffolk County Community College