Zenaida Duarte
Miami,FL
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing financial performance and customer satisfaction at The Continental Group, Inc. through strategic thinking and exceptional customer relations. Expert in financial statements and bank statement reconciliation, I've successfully launched new product lines and improved operational efficiencies. Skilled in both entrepreneurial leadership and meticulous accounting, I drive results by focusing on impactful achievements. Detail-oriented Bookkeeper well versed in payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Excelled in corporate bookkeeping services delivery and learned new technologies to improve efficiency. Impressive accounting and communications skills leading to desirable outcomes.
Fluent in Spanish
Excellent computer skills; proficient with QuickBooks, Peachtree, Skyline, TabsIII, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint ans able to learn proprietary systems/applications quickly and easily
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Entrepreneur
Sweet Art by Art
01.2015 - Current
- Built strong brand recognition and customer loyalty by delivering high-quality products and services consistently over time.
- Improved customer satisfaction with exceptional project management skills and timely delivery of products and services.
- Demonstrated success in effectively launching new product lines through meticulous planning, strategy and research.
- Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision.
- Launched new product lines successfully through comprehensive planning, strategy and research.
- Established a successful startup by researching market opportunities, creating a business plan, and securing funding.
General Ledger Bookkeeper
The Continetal Group, Inc.
04.2006 - 07.2009
- Managed all financial transactions, posting debits and credits, producing financial statements, and recording all transactions for several condominium and homeowners associations. Prepared management reports and financial summaries detailing association's financial status. Created annual operating budgets for associations. Generated bank deposits, verify and balance receipts. Worked closely with community association managers to research and resolve billing and collections disputes. Monitored payroll taxes and on-time payments.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of condominiun and homeowners associations financial position.
Assistant Controller
Tiles and Stones
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Responsible for the filling of monthly sales taxes and on time payment. Reconciled and prepared bank and credit card statements. Managed cash intake. Assisted in the supervision of Account Payable and Account Receivable staff to ensure accuracy of accounts. Assisted Controller in the preparation of daily cash requirements and ensured the appropriation of payroll. Posted wire transfers to foreign suppliers and standardized process for the posting of incoming wire transfers.
- Ensured integrity of general ledger accounts through regular reconciliations, adjustments, and detailed documentation.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration by partnering with other departments on special projects aimed at improving overall company performance.
Bookeeper
Miami Management, Inc.
03.2001 - 01.2004
- Prepared, analyzed, and ensured the accuracy of balance sheet, income statements, trial balances and check registers for multiple condominium and homeowner associations.
- Prepared bank deposits and transfers, posted month-end journal entries.
- Reconciled bank statements for various subsidiaries.
- Calculated insurance amortizations accurately.
- Monitored and analyzed monthly budgets, accounts payable, and account receivable.
- Authenticated and processed the general ledger balance.
- Collaborated with Certified Public Accounts to execute year-end closing.
- Reconciled and analyzed accrual and prepaid accounts.
- Performed payroll tax filling and quarterly estimated payments.
Education
BBA - Public Accountant
Universidad of Carabobo
Valencia, Venezuela07.1992
Skills
- Goal Setting
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Strategic Thinking
- Customer Relations
- Financial Statements
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Monthly/Quarterly Reports
- Budget Preparation
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Accounting and bookkeeping
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Software
Quickbook
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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baking and scrapbooking
I have a passion for baking and scrapbooking, createtive outlets that enhance my attention to detail and project management skills.
Timeline
Bakery Entrepreneur
Sweet Art by Art
01.2015 - Current
General Ledger Bookkeeper
The Continetal Group, Inc.
04.2006 - 07.2009
Assistant Controller
Tiles and Stones
01.2004 - 12.2005
Bookeeper
Miami Management, Inc.
03.2001 - 01.2004
BBA - Public Accountant
Universidad of Carabobo
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