Melary Nunez
Charlotte
Summary
Experienced accountant specializing in financial analysis and compliance assurance. Proven track record in identifying process inefficiencies and implementing strategies to reduce risks. Proficient in accounting software, ensuring accurate data management and reporting. Dedicated to achieving high-quality outcomes in fast-paced settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Carolina’s College Of Health Science-Atrium Health
Charlotte
04.2025 - Current
- Prepared financial statements and reports for management review.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes efficiently.
- Oversaw external reimbursable grants, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Reconciled bank statements and maintained accurate records.
- Performed account reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
- Assisted director of financial services with year-end balancing and financial statement preparation.
- Reviewed institutional funds, ensuring proper management and allocation.
- Managed college billings and facilitated grant reimbursements to support timely revenue collection.
- Reconciled monthly financial aid activity with financial aid director.
- Assisted with budget preparation and expense tracking activities.
- Supported audits by organizing necessary documentation and data.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Handled merchant services for credit card processing, enhancing transaction efficiency and reliability.
- Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
Aftermarket Product Specialist / Accounting Clerk Warranty
Hendricks Consolidated Accounting Office
Charlotte
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Reviewed and corrected accounting schedules for accuracy and compliance.
- Processed enrollments and cancellations efficiently to maintain accurate records.
- Posted ACH payments and charges promptly upon receipt from accounting manager.
- Communicated with dealership personnel to address contract discrepancies.
- Verified cancellation forms for completeness, including customer signatures and refund sections.
- Distributed cancellation refunds accurately, including cutting checks for down payments.
- Managed and cleared schedules for each assigned dealership to ensure operational efficiency.
- Provided detailed notes on issues requiring attention for weekly review by management.
Service Receptionist/Accounting AR assistant
Ray Catena BMW
Westchester
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Guarantee all checks in accordance with company policy.
- Responsible for daily filing (service repair orders, parts counter tickets, car deal files, and hard copies).
- Responsible for receiving payments (cash, checks, and credit card payments) from customers and document the amount received on the repair order and/or counter ticket.
- Support the company in optimizing our financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts.
- Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment.
- Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared.
- Perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits, updating and distribution of cash receipt logs.
- Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail.
Store Lead Manager
The Children's Place
New York
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Supervise and train team employees in sales, merchandising, and inventory control.
- Delivering first class customer service and operational excellence.
- Implemented exceptional customer care strategies to drive sales growth.
- Increasing customer loyalty and ensuring a high rate of repeat customers.
- Trained and mentored team members on customer service best practices.
- Educated and motivated staff to achieve exceptional results in customer care and meet quotas.
- Resolved customer complaints to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with retail sales team to maximize performance and meet targets.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted regular stock audits for accuracy.
- Scheduled staff shifts to optimize coverage during peak hours.
- Closing and opening POS systems, cash control, receiving product orders and shipping them out.
- Reconciled cash drawers and prepared bank deposits.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration/Management
Mercy University
New York, NY05-2025
High school diploma -
Mott Hall V High School
Bronx, NY06-2020
Skills
- Account reconciliation
- Month-end closing processes
- Expense tracking strategies
- Income statement preparation
- Monthly journal entries management
- General ledger accounting expertise
- Journal entry preparation skills
- Bank reconciliation processes
- Excel proficiency for reporting
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Microsoft Word expertise
- Reynolds and Reynolds proficiency
- Workday proficiency
- Core Connect proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability to new environments
- Hiring and training
- Staff development
- Leadership skills
- Time management
- Customer assistance via phone
- E-leads proficiency
- Logistics management
- Inventory control
- Grant management skills
- Grant accounting knowledge
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Carolina’s College Of Health Science-Atrium Health
04.2025 - Current
Aftermarket Product Specialist / Accounting Clerk Warranty
Hendricks Consolidated Accounting Office
06.2024 - 04.2025
Service Receptionist/Accounting AR assistant
Ray Catena BMW
08.2023 - 06.2024
Store Lead Manager
The Children's Place
08.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration/Management
Mercy University
High school diploma -
Mott Hall V High School