Andres G. Ricardo, CPA
Director Of Accounting at University of Miami
Director of Accounting at University of Miami
✦ Summary ✦

As an experienced Accounting Professional, I've found my successes have been achieved by effectively administering accounting systems, preparing financial reports, and reducing expenses. I specialize in financial and budget analysis, variance reports, and journal entries for financial reporting. I am also experienced in account management, information management, and year-end closing.

✦ Areas of Expertise ✦

Accounting Operations • Budget & Data Analysis • Financial Reporting & Analysis • General Ledger • Information Management • Account Management • Year-end Closing • Project Management • Innovative Solutions and Improvements • Strategic Planning & Execution • Research & Analysis • Teamwork and Leadership • and more...

Please feel free to contact me at andyricard1@gmail.com.
University of Miami
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Director Of Accounting
Coral Gables, Florida, United States
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University of Miami
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Accounting Manager
Accounting Manager, 2018 - 2021
Senior Accountant, 2016 - 2018
Accountant, 2015 - 2016

In this role, I conduct budget analysis for all the organizational departments within HR and Benefits; apply adjusting entries into accounts as needed. Oversee all benefit accounts involving vendor payments vs. amounts collected by employee deductions and employer contributions. Provide vital assistance with budgeting of benefit accounts; key team member with the fiscal year-closing process.

My accomplishments include enhancing operational efficiencies and reducing processing time by integrating Excel and replacing manual processes; completing various ad hoc projects for the department.
Coral Gables, FL
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Accounting Assistant
I provided accounting support services to Robert Half clients on a project basis.  Assisted with the preparation of documentations at FAZ Technology.
Orlando, Florida Area
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Accounting
Master's degree
University of Miami
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Accounting
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Central Florida
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Certified Public Accountant
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Suheil Izquierdo
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