Accountant:
Accounting Professional with diverse industry expertise and a documented record of success in corporate financial oversight, decisive leader focused on maximizing sustainable growth and profit through achievements in financial management, cost containment and internal controls.
SKILL SET
A/P and A/R Cash Management Financial Commitment Reviews
Internal Control Financial Reporting GL and Bank Account Reconciliation
Cost Accounting Team Building/Leadership Budget Planning and Management
Analyzed, implemented and managed all accounting functions.
Prepared financial statements, monthly.
Prepared and distributed payroll.
Managed back-up disk for data storage.
Ran reports and daily entry for accounts receivables and reconciled bank accounts.
TECHNICAL
QuickBooks, JDEdwards, SAP ERP System, CITRIX, MS Excel, IS View to run reports and review account balances, Hyperion for Financial reporting and Budget data entry, Assure Net for Account Certifications, Recon Art for daily reconciliation, FCS Distributed Tools to process daily journal entries, Oracle Business Intelligence tool for GL analysis, and daily and monthly balances, DocLink for Accounts Payable to Review for payment approvals. Web/Applications: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Firefox.
Scenic Oaks Funding Inc., Modesto, CA (contract) 03/2017 to 05/2017
Sr. Accountant
Assisted Controller to restructure Financial statements; reviewed all accounts and realigned to proper category.
Prepared and posted journal entries daily, and at month end.
Reconciled Asset, liability, and all bank accounts.
Reviewed all accounts payable prior check run, and Profit and Loss for Budget vs. Actual.
Initiated wire transfers from one account to another.
Prepared property taxes, sales tax and other necessary taxes for filing.
Reviewed all accounts for accuracy for month end and make necessary adjustments.
Blackrock Logistics, Inc., Pleasanton, CA (contract) 12/2016 – 03/2017
Staff Accountant
Prepared and posted and reviewed journal entries for month end and month-end accrual expense.
Reconciled bank reconciliation for Operation and Payroll accounts for three entities.
Initiated wire transfer from one entity to another.
Reviewed and researched variances of balance sheet accounts.
Prepared quarterly property taxes for filing.
Posted and reviewed monthly depreciation expenses for fixed assets.
Reviewed and researched Profit and Loss, Actual vs. Budget.
Knife River Corporation (MDU), Stockton, CA (contract) 06/2016 – 12/2016
Staff Accountant
Assisted Controller with month-end closing for five entities.
Prepared and posted all necessary journal entries for intercompany transactions and reviewed for accuracy.
Reconciled all bank accounts, depository for cash receipts, Balance Sheet accounts, concentration and payroll for five entities.
Processed wire transfers from one entity to another and investigated/resolved issues in Accounts Receivable.
Prepared necessary documentation to support audit and SOX compliance.
Prepared for monthly expense accruals and reviewed monthly prepaid expense and its amortization.
Backed-up for daily cash receipts posting and sales process documentations.
Posted and reviewed monthly depreciation expenses for fixed assets and journal entries for inventory.
Prepared governmental returns including property taxes, excise taxes and other required filings.
Bank of the West – Essex Credit Division, San Ramon, CA 07/2012 – 04/2016
Accounting Lead
Managed month-end close process, including determination of necessary accruals and adjustments, reviewed and analyzed variances to prior periods and budget, and prepared financial and variance reports.
Produced monthly P & L results and provided explanations to Mgmnt and Corporate Controller Dept.
Initiated and independently researched complex information requests, compiled statistics, gathered, analyzed and summarized data for projects and reports.
Prepared all necessary documents and financial information to support business, audit and SOX compliance.
Responsible for accuracy of all the daily journal entries.
Daily review of Loans funded accounts and researched variances.
Reviewed and verified accuracy of account balances and made necessary re-class.
Assisted SR VP with Annual Budget and entered data in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
Performed general ledger reconciliations and certifications.
Resolved moderate to complex reconciliation and all asset and liability GL accounts for certification issues.
Participated in operation process improvement based on efficiencies on cost saving with compliance policy.
Maintained a good understanding of accounting policies and kept current on changes.
Responsible for accounting system maintenance on in-house database.
Accomplishments:
Saved monthly charges eliminating a 3rd vendor for UCC Filing on the refinancing for Marine and RV’s.
Worked with project managers to streamline and automate Accounting process and GL’s; freight charges intercompany transactions through GL, Lien fee reviews from one business unit to another.
Author of policy and procedures on wire transfers and unclaimed personal property, based on GAAP and compliance.
Co-author of all Accounting policy and procedure for Essex Credit Division.
Google Interactive Media Ads, Stockton, CA 09/2008 - 05/2012
Independent Online Marketing Specialist/Media Ads Marketing Specialist
Worked with Google Analytics to generate reports by user visits to a specific website or Ad; earnings by visit to Ads or location.
Worked directly with Google performance reports to develop and identify opportunities by website page, domain name or specific Ad Sense Ad unit.
Fully responsible for several core Ad Sense interactive media ads in travelling, Restaurant promotions, Electronics, Video Games and Custom Jewelry.
Responsible for creating traffic ads to provide the end-users with the final display information.
Coordinated all media ads via the Ad Sense network to ensure that Google policies and guidelines were met.
Currently taking more training on using IMA SDK, a more advance developer’s kit to provide information for Request Ads, Display Ads, Video Ads Bandwidth Selection and Ad Types Support.
Worked with Google Apps to collaborate and share information with potential customers or opportunity leads.
Carpenter Company, Lathrop, CA 09/2006 - 05/2008
Accountant
Coordinated month-end closing, consolidations, inter-company accounting and ensured accuracy of monthly financial statements.
Reviewed month-end journal entries, account reconciliation, monthly P&L statements for eight departments.
Researched variance from standard cost vs. actual cost, providing results to management in a timely manner.
Reviewed bill of materials and release cost.
Researched and resolved accounting issues with financial and operations departments.
Developed, maintained and ensured ongoing compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
Participated in process improvement in different aspect of accounting.
Accomplishments:
Able to save the company thousands of dollars for unnecessary royalty fees on a certain product by auditing the process.
Implemented a monthly review of the P&L to all manufacturing managers especially on the variances to bring ideas on process improvement.
The Newark Group, Recycled Fibers Division, Stockton, CA 07/2000 – 03/2006
Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller
Financial Analysis, project management and detailed accounting experience in reporting, account reconciliation, journal entries and operations expense trend analysis.
Supported aggressive growth and cost-reduction initiatives by conducting specialized financial management budgeting analysis, forecasting and accounting systemization.
Managed sensitive information diplomatically, worked independently and communicated effectively with teams.
Managed team of accountants, coached and trained in organizational and technical skills, good judgment on when and how to revise work plans, and team resources, gained team input to set team goals, planned and facilitated significant client meetings and contact with key client executives and management.
Overall project coordination to meet quality, schedule, milestone, and budget commitments.
Managed and communicated budgets, costs, tracked and measured project benefits, engaged resources to validate estimates from vendors and due diligence in support of strategic business objectives.
Developed, maintained and ensured ongoing compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
Reviewed Vendor agreements to ensure each invoice was paid accurately.
Prepared weekly cash forecast for Western Region.
Conducted month end inventory and reviewed discrepancies.
Accomplishments:
Able to collect 20K from Trucking vendors when after reviewing old invoices.
Co-author of policy and procedures for accounting department, based on GAAP.
Other Employment
Intel Corporation, San Jose, CA Tax Support Specialist
Conducted orientation for in pats.
Sent requirements to be processed for Tax purposes.
Assisted tax preparers with missing requirements from the in pats.
Consolidated, analyzed and prepared internal reporting data for regional Vice President.
Ensured that all plan-to-actual and prior year variances were identified.
Flextronics Intl., San Jose, CA Accounts Payable Specialist
Processed more than over 700 invoices a week and vendors for manufacturing supplies.
Researched, batched and vouchered.
Researched open invoices, short payments, missed payments and other claims.
Processed, reviewed, verified and posted daily account payables to the general ledger and weekly check runs.
EDUCATION
Bank of the West Compliance training throughout my employment
Carpenter Company Critical Skills for Supervisors, Phase III; Critical Skills for Supervisors,
Phase II; Critical Skills for Supervisors, Phase I
Continuous Education Management & Analysis
Advanced Supervision & acceptable behavior for work environment
OSHA Seminar Safety Training
Rock Hurst University Sales Tax
Virgen Milagrosa University, Philippines B.S. Business Administration, Major in Accounting