Luis M.

Jimenez
56E 16th St Apt 2, Paterson, NJ 07524
Cell Phone: 973-747-6236
lmjimenez08@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in the field of Public Accounting to enhance skills and gain valuable experience.

EDUCATION:
Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ January, 2012
Bachelors of Science: Business Administration – Accounting Graduated with 150 hours
Cumulative GPA: 3.4
Passaic County Community College, Paterson NJ
Associate of Science – Accounting August, 2010
Cumulative GPA: 3.5

HONORS AND ACHIVEMENTS:

 CPA candidate – Successfully passed FAR on first attempt
 Dean’s List, Montclair State University and Passaic County Community College
 Recognition by the City of Paterson, NJ for outstanding community support and service

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Cherry Road Technologies – Morris Plains, NJ
Staff Accountant April, 2012 - Present
 Perform budget analysis, liabilities accrual and revenue forecast with near to precise accuracy
 Conduct reconciliations for several bank accounts, currency translation, as well as third party accrued liabilities and billable
revenue reconciliation
 Produce financial statements for CFO
 Execute cost allocation and maintenance of several trend analysis schedules, chart of accounts and journal entry binders with
proper back up documentation executed with exceptional attention to detail in order to ease annual audits

World Organization for Positive Action – Pompton Lakes, NJ

Treasurer/Finance Director November, 2007- Present
 Volunteer for the creation and development of accounting books for a 501 (c)(3) non-profit registered with state and federal
government
 Maintain accounting books, bookkeeping and track of all transactions
 Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and reports as well as annual filing with IRS and State Treasury

TD Retail Card Services, TD Bank – Mahwah, NJ

Customer Account Representative February, 2010 - April, 2012
 Received several recognitions from management and coworkers based on exceeding department’s quotas
 Implemented day to day support activities of customer service operations
 Ensured customer satisfaction by analyzing retail financing activity and educated clients by targeting issues and potential
problems by providing specific recommendations to achieve optimal solutions
 Eased transition of new-hires by implementing a new hires training guide

AFFILIATIONS:
 Member of Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) Spring 2011-Present
 Member of Montclair State University Accounting Society Fall 2010-Fall 2011
 Member of the honor national society Phi Theta Kappa Spring 2009-Present
 Member of World Organizations for a Positive Action Fall 2007-Present

SKILLS
 Proficient in QuickBooks Pro, Medlin Gral. Ledger, MAS 200, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Publisher, Outlook, and Internet
research browsing
 Bilingual (English/Spanish) communicator with excellent organizational, time management, and follow-up skills

Professional and Academic References Furnished Upon Request