Diego de Souza

About Diego de Souza

Detail-oriented, results driven and highly motivated accounting professional with a strong work ethic and over 10 years of experience in the real estate field. Fully versed in AP, AR, GL, P&L, and account reconciliation processes, with a proven track record of accomplishment in cultivating strong working relationships and establishing stakeholder consensus at all levels of the organization. Team player, focusing on defining and directly responding to needs of various departments. Self-starter with a high energy-positive “can do” attitude, and the ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously. Proficient in process innovation, effective at identifying opportunities for cost savings and profit maximization.

Experience

1. Senior Property Accountant

   Fairstead

   Jun 2020 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Ensure appropriate controls and procedures are in place for accurate and timely financial reporting• Design and implement detailed workpaper package for month, quarter and year-end financial audit and reporting• Utilize existing accounting systems to automate processes and reporting to maximize efficiency• Conduct lender reporting and loan compliance activities (e.g, preparing financial packages for lenders, TC201, RPIE, etc.)• Reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers to general ledger and monthly reports• Research variance analysis (budget vs actuals) by collaborating with property for monthly senior management meetings • Manage annual Building Operating Expenses reports; prepare the annual operating budget, revised forecasts

Education

• SUNY Westchester Community College

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Accounting

  2013 — 2016

• Lehman College

  Master of Science - MS, Business Administration, Specialization: Finance

  2018 — 2019

• Lehman College

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting

  2016 — 2018

Skills

• Account Reconciliation
• Accounting
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger
• Jd Edwards
• Accruals
• Journal Entries
• Financial Statements
• Outlook
• Finance
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Financial Analysis
• Budgets