franklin duran
@franklinduran
Freelance full-charge bookkeeper managing U.S. accounting operations, payroll, financial reporting, and payment controls.
ColombiaWhat I'm looking for
As a freelance Contador / Full-Charge Bookkeeper, I manage the full accounting cycle for U.S. operations, including payroll, financial statements, and budget planning. I use Gusto for payroll and reconcile bank accounts and income in QuickBooks.
At EY, I managed accounting and tax obligations for clients including Microsoft, Lenovo, and Mercado Libre. I prepared financial statements, coordinated audits, and automated processes with Excel templates and macros.
Earlier, I worked in tax roles at Pfizer S.A. and Productos ROCHE S.A, handling tax obligations, reconciliations, and audit support. I’m currently available for freelance accounting projects or permanent positions.
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Contador / Full-Charge Bookkeeper Freelance
Freelance
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Manage the full accounting cycle for US operations, including payroll, financial statements, and budget planning. Administer employee and contractor payroll via Gusto, perform monthly reconciliations in QuickBooks, and implement payment controls.
Managed accounting and tax obligations for clients across various sectors, including financial statements, reconciliations, and tax compliance. Coordinated internal and external audits, automated processes with Excel macros, and led teams of up to 6 people.
Managed and controlled tax obligations, including preparation and submission of tax returns. Analyzed tax regulations and provided internal advisory to ensure tax compliance.
Controlled and recorded taxes, performed tax reconciliations, and provided support in tax audits.
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Universidad de Costa Rica
Licenciatura, Administración y Hacienda Pública
Licenciatura en Administración y Hacienda Pública.
Universidad de Costa Rica
Técnico Superior Universitario, Administración Tributaria
Técnico Superior Universitario en Administración Tributaria.
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ColombiaAuthorized to work in
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