Manager Accounting

Angela Plaza

Email: abqdgt@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ** *****

City: El Paso

State: TX

Zip: 79912

Country: USA

Phone: 915-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $50,000

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Angela Plaza

7413 Le Conte Dr. El Paso, TX 79912 915-***-**** abqdgt@r.postjobfree.com

Detail-oriented, organized, efficient degreed ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL with a track record of success in governmental, non-profit and public accounting. Progressively responsible duties gained over the course of a career based on exceptional analytical and organizational skills. Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make well thought-out decisions.

MANAGEMENT: Solid background in planning and executing budgetary and financial procedures. Hands-on manager with highly developed ability to evaluate problems and make astute decisions to effect positive change.

TEAM BUILDING: Decisive team leader with extensive experience in recruiting, developing and committing teams to optimal productivity.

COMMUNICATION: Excellent executive presentation and negotiations skills. Vast experience conducting training sessions for employees. Able to develop productive relationsips with colleagues, customers and staff at all levels. Superior at public speaking, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Well versed in being the professional 'face' of an organization

Superb contract negotiation skills with 5+ years of contract experience.

Adept at fluidly navigating politically charged environments.

Flexible, high energy professional with strong prioritization, multi-tasking and organizational skills allowing for goal achievement within fast-paced, high-pressure situations.

A creative thinker with the innate ability to identify problems and determine solutions quickly and with equanimity.

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

B.B.A. in Accounting and Computer Information Systems (double major)

University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX

Work Experience

Paso del Norte Health Foundation, El Paso, TX 2003 - 2012

DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING

Prepared monthly financial reports and year-end closing for CEO and Board of Directors' approval.

Prepared supporting schedules, actual vs. budgeted details report and updated investment reports.

Supervised and directed payroll transactions. Performed all quarter and year end reporting, including W-2s and 1099s. Supervised and directed the accounts payable process, ensuring compliance with Foundation policies and procedures.

Reviewed coding to verify adherence to Board-approved budget. Monitored present year budget and prepared future budget. Prepared schedules for Forms 990-PF and 990-T. Assisted in preparing tax returns. Assisted independent Foundation audits. Created, monitored and oversaw implementation of internal controls.

Accomplishments

Initiated completion of payroll in-house, boosting efficiency and reducing costs.

Converted Excel accounting reports to FRx, decreasing preparation time and opportunity for error.

All audits were Management Letter Free during entire tenure.

Implemented a computerized asset inventory listing.

Organized server file structures to facilitate ease of access and reduce redundancies.

Liaison and communications focal point for Foundation and Information Technology (IT) contractor.

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Wellcare Enterprises, Inc., El Paso, TX 2001 - 2002

CORPORATE CONTROLLER

Established, prepared and supervised journal entries and month-end closing of financial statements for Home Health and Durable Medical Equipment agencies. Verified accounting and financial operations in compliance with GAAP. Worked with External Auditors to complete annual audits.

Led preparation of diverse reports, including budgeting and forecasting, cost, and monthly performance. Managed all Commercial contracts.

Supervised and manage employees in several departments, including Billings and Collections, Auditing and Financial. Major player in ensuring that personnel were prepared for JCAHO audits.

Accomplishments

Aggressively managed accounts receivable, increasing collections by 35%.

Developed program to track asset depreciation, saving the agency Auditor's fees.

Significantly reduced accounting errors and accelerated the monthly closing cycle.

International Boundary and Water Commission, El Paso, TX 1994 - 2001

BUDGET ANALYST

Managed a $98 million annual budget for the agency and ten field offices. Analyzed costs, forecasts and variances to define operational, personnel and equipment needs.

Supervised a staff of five Federal government employees. Trained field office supervisors in reading and managing budget reports.

As Resources Coordinator, accountable for agency-wide development, planning and improving Quality of Work Life process. Increased employee morale and communication by 75%.

Accomplishments

Provided detailed, well-analyzed operational data to Congress, and thereby secured additional funds for construction budgets.

Through increased communication, increased productivity by 50% and decreased sick leave by 25%.

CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANT TO COMMISSIONER

Cost Center Manager for the organizations under the Office of the Commissioner. Compiled, and summarized disparate budgetary data. Reviewed and processed all purchase requisitions.

Monitored expenditures to ensure that funds were not over-obligated by any one department.

Maintained effective relations with stakeholders, management staff and corporate partners.

Software

MS Office Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint

Microsoft Dynamics SL

QuickBooks

Great Lakes

FRx Reporting

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