LUISA PAREDES

Valencia, CA 91354 maria.luisapar@yahoo.comMobile (661) 670-0655 Skype: LuisaSParedes0127

CAREER OBJECTIVE: Seeking a Controller / Accounting Manager post to utilize my skill set and extensive experience in the accounting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Full Cycle Accounting P&L Trend Analysis Strategic Planner Fixed Assets & Accruals Reporting Staff Training & Mentoring Cost Accounting Project Management Internal Controls HR/Payroll Processing Cash Flow Analysis FP&A Budgeting & Forecasting Month End Closing Negotiation Bank/Factoring, AR & AP Financial Statements Expense Analysis & Monitoring Inventory Management Letter of Credits Chargeback Analysis & EDI

PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

CEDARS-SINAI CORPORATE OFFICE (FINANCE DEPT) (April 2015-Present) Encino, CA Senior Accountant (temp only)

Financial statement preparation for the foundation, various hospital entities and cost centers. Analysis of budget vs actuals for hospital entities and cost centers. Heavy bank and miscellaneous GL accounts reconciliation. Preparation of miscellaneous schedules including but not limited to prepaid amortization and fixed assets schedule,

LUISA PAREDES TAXES & BOOKKEEPING SERVICES (Dec 2014-March 2015) Valencia, CA Independent Accountant/Consultant/Individual Tax Preparer

Provided independent accounting support to various small companies. Responsibilities include all aspects of accounting function including preparation of financial statements for income tax purposes using Quickbooks and other customized in house software.

Individual tax preparer. Worked with an employment agency on a project basis providing temporary accounting support to their clients.

LAURMARK ENTERPRISES (June 2013-Nov2014) San Fernando, CA ControllerPlastic products company with roughly $60MM in annual sales.

In charge of all financial aspects of the company including but not limited to G/L, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliation, CAPEX, Cash Flow, Payroll, Balance Sheets, Profit and Loss, P&L trend analysis, Corporate Credit cards, Sales Commissions and Merchant Account Reconciliations.

Implemented a 5 day month end closing procedure. Eliminated a process of manual spreadsheets and set up Quickbooks to generate monthly financial statements and

other financial reports.

LUISA PAREDES

Spearheaded the due diligence audits for the multimillion dollar company acquisition with one of Big 4 auditors (Deloitte) along with Crowe-Horwath and other external auditors.

Consolidated three companies into one accounting ledger using Quickbooks Enterprise software. Trained and supervised accounting, customer service, and purchasing staff of 15 regarding newly created

procedures in accounting, customer service, customer returns, sales order processing, and warranty procedures. Developed internal control system, recommended areas for improvement both financial and operational, and

established new accounting policies and procedures. Successfully reduced insurance costs (work comp and general liability) by 60% through expert negotiation of cost

effective rates with new carrier.

Delivered monthly and annual reports to the management, Board of Directors, and external auditors which included monthly financial statements, cash flow reports, budgets vs accruals analysis, and EBITDA schedules.

Trained and assisted purchasing department manager and engineer in creating BOM in the system using Quickbooks Enterprise with advanced inventory module.

Improved collection by 300% by training new staff and creating procedures, reviewing customer credit terms, and offering a small quick pay discount.

Reduced monthly credit card fees by $35,000/month by negotiating and changing customer terms to Net 30 instead of credit card terms.

Initiated and implemented weekly accounting and management meeting. Use financial know-how to improve profits and operations, reduce costs, and develop strategies for company to be

able to meet monthly corporate required EBITDA of 30%. Created reports to executive staff and resolved problems directed by the CFO and Corporate Controller.

ILANA JIVAGO INC. (Jan 2009- May 2013) Beverly Hills, CAFinancial Controller/Accounting Manager Luxury perfume manufacturing and distribution company (est. annual sales of $20M)

Worked with COO in creating BOM per product line and inventory management of hundreds of SKU’s using Quickbooks Enterprise software with Advanced Inventory Module.

Increased cash flow by developing new procedures in resolving chargeback issues with domestic department stores and collection procedures with international customers.

Managed cash flow reporting, Bank Factoring and EDI invoicing. Develop and implemented formal accounting policies and procedures. Handled registration and legalization of products with SASO, Intertek Testing, and various Middle Eastern

countries, consulates and Chamber of Commerce. Communicated directly with domestic and international buyers including set up of EDI system for local stores,

processed Letter of Credits payment by international customers, coordinated with freight forwarders, and legalization of documents for international customers.

Outsourced storage of financial records to an outside vendor which resulted to an increased efficiency.

MARATHON INDUSTRIES (Oct 2003- Jan 2009)Santa Clarita, CA Controller Truck Body Manufacturing with an estimated annual sales of $40M

Orchestrated complete financial controllership for the company, including preparation of all financial statements, P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.

Responsible for fixed assets and inventory reporting, including depreciation. Performed budgeting, forecasting, timely month, quarterly, and annual closing and year-end financial statement

preparation. Performed HR functions such as hiring, termination of employees, benefits management, employment verifications,

EDD claims and work compensations injuries and claims.

LUISA PAREDES

Inventory control, cash flow forecast management and reports, analyzed internal systems and controls, and created procedures.

Prepared payroll for 250 employees using manual system and eventually utilizing Paychex and ADP Payroll Software.

Trained, mentored and supervised a staff of 10 people which included accounts payable, accounts receivable, order entry, purchasing, receptionist, and repair and service department staff.

EDUCATION

Polytechnic University of the Philippines Bachelor of Accountancy-Graduated as Cum Laude CPA (Philippines)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel- Pivot Table, V-Look Up), QuickBooks – Inventory Module, Sage Business Works, MAS90, Microsoft Navision,light SAP Business One and Oracle People Software

OTHER SKILLS

Individual tax preparation , strong leadership skills, excellent problem solving skills, able to prioritize work efficiently across a wide range of responsibilities, able to work as a team player and good organizational and communication skills