Janie E. Montiel
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Professionally speaking, my objective is to grow in knowledge, further my career outside of the Accounting world and obtain a challenging position that mutually benefits from my ambitions. My extensive education and professional experience have set forth a strong foundation by developing the critical thinking skills that are necessary to succeed in a competitive and detailed environment. Given the opportunity my eagerness to thrive, ability to quickly learn, work as a team player as well as independently will advocate my success.
EDUCATION
Master’s in Business Administration Degree in International Business
Texas State University
Bachelor's Degree of Business Administration Major in International Business
The University of Texas at Brownsville
Associates Degree in Business Administration
The University of Texas at Brownsville
Accounting Specialist Course Certificate of Completion (73D)
United States Army Finance School
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Accountant USA DeBusk, LLC Deer Park, TX
July 2018 – Current
Support Catalyst and Inert Divisions in their separate accounting industries.
Streamlined multiple processes cutting close time from 10 days to 5 days.
Supports all Branch, terminal Managers and CEO of the Catalyst Division with timely feedback of financial information.
Support VP of Finance for all ad hoc reporting as required for management reporting.
Maintain financial records by analyzing balance sheets and general ledger accounts and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Reconcile balance sheet accounts as assigned and records required adjustments.
Support weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting
oIdentify and correct general ledger errors through analysis and posting of journal entries
oIntegration of large billing data from Prophecy to QuickBooks.
oAccounting for capital expenditures and related depreciation entries
oAccounting and process support for payroll
oMaintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures
oWorks within and meet deadlines
Effectively streamlined multiple company procedures.
After implementation, documented and maintained procedures.
Established relationships with vendors and customers.
Implemented ground rules for purchasing procedures throughout company.
Trained all new hire personnel.
Supervising Accountant GC Services, Houston, TX
November 2017 – July 2018
Supervised staff of 10 in Accounts Receivable including collections, Trust Accounts, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Payroll and Bank Reconciliation.
Monitored staff performance and worked with staff to effectively implement company goals and objectives.
Assist management on audit projects as necessary.
Communicated and enforced company performance goals with staff.
Effectively streamlined company procedures.
Maintained procedures and trained all new hire personnel.
Staff Accountant Hanger, INC., Austin, TX
March 2014 – August 2017
Development a credit card reconciliation to 100 % accuracy for over 900 merchants.
Participated in teams to restate five years of financials in throughout multiple companies.
Contributed multifaceted audit requests.
Accurately appropriated refunds throughout multiple systems and multiple companies.
Contributed in revamping legacy system reconciliation processes.
Accurate and timely reconciliation of certain key accounts.
Responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly journal entries.
Assisted with external and internal audit constraints.
Quantifying and accurately recording inventory.
Effectively worked with numerous Hanger Clinic associates.
Experienced with high transaction, count asset transactions and related journal entries.
Multifaceted utilization of Excel spreadsheet daily.
Ability to work under pressure while meeting stringent deadlines.
Establishing exceptional communication skills.
Routinely use SOX controls.
Created standard operating procedures to support business needs.
Prepared monthly analysis of certain key accounts and other account analysis.
HR & AR Manager S.G. Mexican Foods, INC., Austin, TX
January 2012 – June 2013
Established a filing system.
Lowered receivables by 35%.
Stream lined payroll processes from three days to one day.
Processed payroll for multiple Pay Groups from cradle to grave.
Ensuring company compliance with employment/labor laws.
Demonstrated ability to meet HR metrics with business and financial objectives.
Effectively collaborating with all levels of employees.
Demonstrated ability to tie various AR metrics to meet business and financial objectives.
Processed Garnishments, Child Support, and levies including monitoring of all third party checks as needed.
Maintain weekly, bonus and out-of-sequence payrolls files.
Processed Payroll Tax Associate monthly, quarterly and year.
Administer employee discipline processes.
Processing Credit Card transactions, payments and collections.
Credit verification for new clients via bank references.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Fluency in Spanish and English are native respectively.
Extensive knowledge of Photoshop.
Experienced in completing Electronic Funds Transfers.
Advanced knowledge with Excel.
Strong communication, interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.
Able to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse populations.
Experienced in working with Microsoft office, QuickBooks, Timberline, DOPS, Optima Programs, NexGen, Epicor, ReonNET, and other Accounting Programs.
Experience working in a fast-paced team environment handling multiple priorities.
Experience in maintaining confidentiality and holding high clearance security.
VOLUNTEER / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Homed Children from Child Protective Pending Cases
Humane Society Volunteer
Marathon runner
Army Ten Miler Runner in Washington DC for the US Army
European Army Dollar Day Run for the US Army European Team
Assisted in recovery efforts of Hurricane Ivan
Austin Runs: Retail Me Not, Color Run