Erika Ramos
Niagara Falls
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in accounting and hospitality, notably at Double Tree Hotel. Proven adaptability and problem-solving skills, enhancing operational productivity. Proficient in SAP and QuickBooks, with a strong focus on data analysis and effective team collaboration. Achieved streamlined financial reporting processes, significantly improving accuracy and compliance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Room Attendant
Double Tree Hotel
07.2024 - Current
- Clean, disinfect, and store all cleaning equipment.
- Fulfill all cleaning requirements of the employer.
- Promptly respond to client needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of guest rooms, ensuring high standards of hygiene.
- Assisted in the inventory management of cleaning supplies and linen, optimizing resource usage.
- Responded promptly to guest requests, enhancing overall customer satisfaction and experience.
- Collaborated with team members to improve efficiency in room turnover processes.
Professional Accountant
National Authority of Aquaculture and Fisheries – Colombia
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Managed financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented accounting policies enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Led audit preparation efforts, coordinating with external auditors to streamline review procedures.
- Oversaw reconciliation processes to enhance accuracy in financial records and reports.
- Implemented automated solutions for routine accounting tasks, increasing team productivity and improving data quality standards.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
Tax Accounting Services
Transunion – Colombia
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Preparation, analysis, and accounting review of the information
- Update guidelines and procedures in accounting manuals
- Development and management of tax tools for settlement of accounts receivable.
- Generation of budgets and agreements reviews
Senior Account
FEPCO SAS – Colombia
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Handle all bookkeeping aspects for 12+ clients on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis including analyzing client accounts, coding transactions, and bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Handle all bookkeeping aspects for 12+ clients on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis including analyzing client accounts, coding transactions, and bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Prepared and finalized all journal entries, monthly bank reconciliations, and account analyses.
- Performed general accounting functions such as reconciling balance sheet accounts, assisting with P & L statements, and preparing journal entries
Tax Accountant
Schindler Elevator Corporation
01.2012 - 11.2013
- Prepared and reviewed federal and state tax returns for corporate entities, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Analyzed financial data to identify tax-saving opportunities, optimizing overall tax strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex tax issues, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Mentored junior accountants on tax software and regulatory updates, improving team performance and knowledge retention.
- Examined accounts and records and computed tax returns according to prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
- Performed tasks under limited supervision related to income tax compliance such as returns, extensions, forecasts and tax provisions for business sectors and corporate heritage business units.
Education
International Trade Management, - Economic Sciences
New Granada Military University
Colombia 03-2014
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting
Degree Accredited By WES, Pilot University Of Colombia
Toronto, ON12-2010
Skills
- Adaptable problem-solving in team settings
- High ability to follow written instructions
- Multitasking and time management skills
- Proficient in Google G-Suite, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP Accounting Software, QuickBooks
- Data analysis
- Journal entry documentation
- Operational productivity
- Effective team collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Elementary
Timeline
Room Attendant
Double Tree Hotel
07.2024 - Current
Professional Accountant
National Authority of Aquaculture and Fisheries – Colombia
01.2019 - 12.2023
Tax Accounting Services
Transunion – Colombia
01.2014 - 12.2016
Senior Account
FEPCO SAS – Colombia
01.2013 - 12.2014
Tax Accountant
Schindler Elevator Corporation
01.2012 - 11.2013
International Trade Management, - Economic Sciences
New Granada Military University
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting
Degree Accredited By WES, Pilot University Of Colombia