JAY GARCIA
Corporate Accounting Specialist
Summary
Accounting Specialist with experience in financial close, reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting across corporate and global teams. Skilled in cloud-based systems, process improvement, and remote collaboration. Known for accuracy, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Accounting Specialist
KMC Solutions Inc
04.2025 - Current
- Supported record-to-report operations and prepared financial workpapers for period-end close.
- Ensured accuracy and timeliness by adhering to established processes and internal controls.
- Identified and resolved variances through proactive analysis and collaboration with reviewers.
- Utilized cloud-based accounting systems and workflow tools to execute close procedures.
- Contributed to compliance filings, entity setup, and system/process improvement initiatives.
Staff Accountant
Peak Outsourcing Inc.
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Reconciled the general ledger, bank, and credit card accounts to ensure financial accuracy.
- Managed accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing.
- Coordinated month-end close to meet tight reporting deadlines.
- Performed bookkeeping and reconciliations using cloud-based accounting software.
Fixed Asset Accountant EMEA
MSCI Inc.
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed IT asset inventory and implemented an automated tracking system.
- Managed the calculation and documentation of accrual entries relating to IT expenses.
- Created analysis and summaries for IT-related balance sheet accounts.
- Enhanced IT asset control by accurately assigning Fixed Asset numbers to new additions, and promptly updating the system for changes, like transfers.
- Engaged in fixed asset transactions on an as-needed basis, which involved activities such as identifying and recording assets, as well as determining their value during disposal or transfer.
- Enhanced data in the fixed asset register, updating information such as the invoice number, PO number, and location.
Accounting Specialist
SM Supermalls
05.2022 - 05.2023
Accounting Assistant
Empire East Land Holdings Incorporation
11.2020 - 12.2021
Skills
End-to-end accounting
Financial analysis
Experience with cloud accounting solutions
Skilled in financial reconciliation processes
Variance reporting expertise
Experience with SAP systems
Experience with NetSuite
Experience with Blackline solutions
Experienced in QuickBooks accounting software
Experience with FloQast
Proficient in Microsoft applications
Certification
- FloQast Close Best Practices Badge
- SAP in Accounting for Partnerships and Corporations
- SAP in Accounting for Service and Merchandising concern
- SAP in Cost Accounting and Cost Management
References
Available upon request
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Accounting Technology
2015.06 - 2019.08
Timeline
Corporate Accounting Specialist - KMC Solutions Inc
04.2025 - Current
Staff Accountant - Peak Outsourcing Inc.
04.2024 - 04.2025
Fixed Asset Accountant EMEA - MSCI Inc.
05.2023 - 04.2024
Accounting Specialist - SM Supermalls
05.2022 - 05.2023
Accounting Assistant - Empire East Land Holdings Incorporation
11.2020 - 12.2021
Saint Mary’s University - Bachelor Of Science, Accounting Technology
2015.06 - 2019.08