1. JOSE OCASIO
181 Osprey Heights Dr., Winter Haven, FL 33880 • Home: 863-409-3549 • Cell: 863-409-3549 • jjocasio3@yahoo.com
Professional Summary
Highly analytical, deadline-driven financial analyst who completes accounting activities with accuracy and speed.
Have a strong work ethic and sense of ownership needed to excel in a government-regulated environment.
Skills
MS Office Suite Organized
Account reconciliation specialist Excellent time management skills.
Strong communication skills Strong math aptitude
Superior attention to detail Critical thinking
Self-motivated professional Adept multi-tasker
Fast Learner Inventory Management
Highly dependable
Work History
Financial Analyst, 05/2007 to Current
Lakeland Area Mass Transit District – Lakeland, FL
Count & deposit over $650,000 in yearly bus fare. Supervise invoices processing, credit memos and payment
transactions. Create daily and weekly cash reports for accounting management. Coded and entered at least 40
invoices each day into the in-house accounting software (CYMA, MCSJ). Reconciled vendor statements and
handled payment complaints or discrepancies. Balance monthly general ledger accounts to accurately record cost
and month end accruals. Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies. Posted receipts to appropriate
General Ledger accounts. Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries,
account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations. Maintained fixed asset module consisting of over $18,000,000 and
calculate and record monthly depreciation expense. Supported management through risk identification, control testing
and process improvement procedures. Reported internal control issues to management and supplies comprehensive
recommendations to mitigate associated risks
Parts Specialist, 01/1999 to 05/2007
Lakeland Area Mass Transit District – Lakeland, FL
Worked in the parts room and worked with the mechanics in the Maintenance Department. Ordered/received all
items for the Maintenance Department. Tracked and filed administrative paperwork for over 60 vehicles. Managed over
$7,500,000 in equipment for the company. Oversaw inventory and office supply purchases. Negotiated pricing with
vendors. Entered numerical data into multiple databases in a timely and accurate manner. Recorded accurate daily
vehicle mileage logs. Received all goods and checked product condition and count. Partnered successfully with the
finance department to produce timely payments on all invoices. Passed every audit for the parts room from 1999 -
2006.
Bus Operator, 02/1998 to 12/1998
Lakeland Area Mass Transit District – Lakeland, FL
Inspect the bus for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips. Report all accidents, damage
and malfunctions involving company equipment to management. Established and maintained excellent customer
relationships. Answered passenger questions regarding delivery promptly and accurately. Maintained Class B CDL
with passenger and air brakes endorsements.

2. Postal Supervisor, 01/1998 to 07/2007
US Army – Orlando, FL
912th AG Postal Company. Entered as a specialist and when I finally was honorably discharged I was a Staff Sergeant.
Drafted military and nonmilitary correspondence. Served as custodian of classified documents. Prepared documents for
destruction. Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders. Operated and maintained equipment worth
$1,000,000. Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat. Communicated urgent orders and directions
effectively to a team of 40 personnel. Supervised teams in support of security and installation law and order operations.
Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders. Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned
equipment worth more than $1,500,000. Reviewed disciplinary and other adverse actions and made recommendations.
Prepared daily, weekly and monthly situational reports for higher headquarters.
Supply Specialist/Armorer, 05/1996 to 12/1997
US Army – FT. Stewart, GA
Worked in the supply room and arms room for Charlie Company of the 103rd Military Intelligence Battalion.
Ordered/received all items for the entire company, which consisted of over 75 people. Drafted military and nonmilitary
correspondence. Served as custodian of classified documents. Prepared documents for destruction. Tracked and filed
administrative paperwork and personnel folders. Operated and maintained equipment worth $5,000,000. Operated,
maintained, and repaired all weapons for the entire company.
Supply Specialist, 05/1995 to 05/1996
US Army – Camp Castle, South Korea
Worked in the S4 shop for the 2nd Engineer Battalion. Ordered/received all items for the entire Battalion, which consisted of
over 500 people. Drafted military and nonmilitary correspondence. Served as custodian of classified documents. Prepared
documents for destruction. Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders. Operated and maintained
equipment worth $500,000. Operated and maintained communications equipment. Managed over $2,500,000 in funds for the
battalion. Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $1,000,000.
Supply Specialist, 08/1992 to 04/1995
US Army – FT Campbell, KY
Worked in the S4 Shop for 1-187th Infantry Regiment. Ordered/received all items for the entire Battalion, which consisted of
over 750 people. Drafted military and nonmilitary correspondence. Served as custodian of classified documents. Prepared
documents for destruction. Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders. Operated and maintained
equipment worth $1,000,000. Operated and maintained communications equipment. Managed over $2,000,000 in funds for
the battalion.
Education
Associate of Science: Accounting, 2007
Polk Community College – Winter Haven, FL