Fernando Castillo

Fernando Castillo

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Accountant | US Bookkeeping | QuickBooks Online | Bank, Credit Card & Payment Processor Reconciliations
Asunción, Paraguay
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    Accountant public Remote experience
    Sep 2025 - Current (9 months)
    Manage general ledger accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis. Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Perform account reconciliations for PayPal, Shopify, Stripe, and Purple Dot bank/payment reports. Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to payment processors, deposits, fees, transfers, and transaction classifications. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure proper supporting documentation. Assist with internal financial statements and external audit documentation. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies. Collaborate with AP and AR teams to ensure accurate transaction coding
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    Senior Accountant
    Novel Capital
    Oct 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year)
    • Managed bookkeeping, reconciliations (including accounts receivable and accounts payable), and financial reporting in QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with international standards. • Oversaw accounts payable processes in Bills.com, streamlining payment workflows and ensuring timely vendor management. • Created detailed budgets and financial forecasts to drive business growth and inform investment strategies. • Implemented process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting. • Managed payroll accounting using Gusto + QBO, including journal entries, departmental allocations, and monthly reconciliation through clearing accounts. • Leveraged data analysis skills to analyze large volumes of
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    Accounting Analyst
    Tecnomyl SA Paraguay
    Mar 2024 - Oct 2024 (8 months)
    • Preparation and reporting of financial statements, including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, Statement of Changes in Equity, and Notes. • Preparation and presentation of Fixed Asset Schedules. • Analysis and preparation of account reconciliations (Goods in transit, transactions with related parties, and others). Additionally, utilized CRM tools to support data analysis tasks, which involved tracking and organizing client-related financial data, generating reports, and identifying patterns to enhance decision-making processes. While the CRM tool wasn’t the main focus of my role, it played an integral part in ensuring data accuracy and improving workflow efficiency.
  • BCA Benítez Codas Asociados
    Senior External Auditor
    BCA Benítez Codas Asociados
    Jul 2023 - Mar 2024 (9 months)
    • Preparation of draft financial statements and audit reports. • Execution of auxiliary closures and detailed analysis of the various accounts comprising the different items of the Balance Sheet. • Analysis of Revenue and Expense Expectation for the period. • Effective supervision of personnel, providing guidance, comprehensive support, and control to accomplish tasks. • Constant relationship with accountants and other professionals of various clients, including the analysis and reconciliation of client payroll records. While payroll processing was not the primary focus of my role, I independently replicated payroll calculations based on employment contracts, time records, tax regulations, and internal policies, ensuring accuracy an
  • BCA Benítez Codas Asociados
    Junior External Auditor
    BCA Benítez Codas Asociados
    Nov 2020 - Jul 2023 (2 years 9 months)
    • Execution of bank reconciliations and closing with balance sheet balances. • Analysis and recalculation of interests on financial debts. • Analysis of the presentation of various taxes and reconciliation with balance sheet balances. • Recalculation and control of Fixed Assets Schedule.
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    Auxiliar administrativo
    Gestión Contable Paraguay
    Aug 2020 - Oct 2020 (3 months)
    • Handling customer complaints and claims. • Cash reconciliation
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  • Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio
    Master in Financial Management
    Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio
    Apr 2026 - Current (2 months)
  • Universidad Nacional de Asunción
    Carrera de Contaduría Pública, Contabilidad
    Universidad Nacional de Asunción
    Mar 2019 - Mar 2024 (5 years 1 month)
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    QBO Accounting System Optimization – Novel Capital
    Novel Capital
    Oct 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year)
    System Cleanup: Identified and resolved legacy errors, unreconciled balances, and duplicate vendor entries, resulting in a fully auditable and accurate QBO ledger. Process Automation: Introduced and configured advanced QBO features such as bank rules, recurring journal entries, and automated expense categorization to streamline monthly workflows. Month-End Close Framework: Designed and implemented a standardized monthly close checklist within QBO, including reconciliation templates, accrual schedules, and error-prevention checkpoints. Integrated Reporting: Linked QBO with payroll (Gusto) and payment platforms (Bill.com, AMEX), improving data sync and reconciliation speed by over 50%. Proficiency Demonstrated: Regularly performed complex
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    Independent QBO Projects & Learning (Personal Practice)
    Jun 2024 - Oct 2024 (5 months)
    End-to-End Bookkeeping Simulation: Built a fictional company in QBO with complete chart of accounts, vendors, customer profiles, recurring transactions, and mock data for income/expense cycles. Monthly Close Mock Practice: Simulated monthly bank reconciliations, credit card clearing, and journal entry adjustments across a 3-month calendar cycle using realistic scenarios. Custom Reports & Dashboards: Developed management reports (Profit & Loss by class, AR Aging, Cash Flow Forecast) to practice QBO’s report builder and KPI tracking tools. Certifications & Training: Completed intermediate-level QBO tutorials and self-assessments via platforms like QuickBooks Learn & Support, FitSmallBusiness, and LinkedIn Learning.