Carmen Velez
Eagle Springs
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Financial Analyst
Cascades Tissue Group
02.2023 - Current
- Predicted, planned and recorded costs of raw materials, labor and operation utilizing SAP reports.
- Monitored cost standard performance to confirm that costs met budget cost parameters.
- Assisted with month-end closing procedures, journal entry review, balance sheet analysis and monthly management report preparation.
- Developed presentations and reports to inform and educate stakeholders and financial teams on growth possibilities.
- Provided valuable insights by leading monthly variance analysis reviews between actual results and budget/forecast expectations.
Sr Accounting Specialist
First Citizen's Bank
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Daily reconciliation of bank and AP related accounts
- Monthly, quarterly, and year end variance analysis and explanation of assigned accounts
- Maintain accurate records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, and information related to suppliers on PeopleSoft ERP
- File monthly and quarterly tax returns
Accountant
Westgate Resorts
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Reconciled cash accounts for master bank accounts
- P&L management of aviation related budgets ranging from $3 to $6 million
- Utilized Oracle and Intellix to run reports, pull statements or backup needed
Reporting Analyst (AP)
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
01.2013 - 07.2017
- Compiled, analyzed, and distributed daily, weekly, monthly reports to senior management utilizing SAP, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
- Audited and provided direction on correcting entries to 13 AP clerks
- Assisted with process improvement and efficiency efforts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Accounting
Columbia College
Orlando, FL2017
Skills
- Accounting Policy and Control
- GAAP Accounting Practices
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- ERP systems: Oracle, PeopleSoft, and SAP
- Effective and Professional Communication
- KPI Monitoring
- General Ledger Journal Entry
- Closing Procedures
- Analyzing Financial Statements
- Variance Analysis
Timeline
Sr Financial Analyst
Cascades Tissue Group
02.2023 - Current
Sr Accounting Specialist
First Citizen's Bank
03.2020 - 02.2023
Accountant
Westgate Resorts
07.2017 - 09.2019
Reporting Analyst (AP)
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
01.2013 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Accounting
Columbia College
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