PRISCILLA AGUIRRE-PALEO
**** ****** ****** **** **, Apt 1207
Kennesaw, GA 30144
C: 760-***-**** *********.*****@*****.***
SUMMARY
Highly skilled professional with 10+ years of experience and expertise in financial analysis, budget administration and
cost accounting. Supported the supply chain, sales, product management, operations and finance organizations,
providing a broad range of analysis and tracking input to guide business decisions and process improvements. Ability
to contribute as a team player and interface with professionals on all levels. Practical experience in the following
areas:
Cost Analysis/Reduction Payroll Management
Inventory Control General Ledger Account Analysis
Account Receivables Analysis Database Management/Administration
Oracle Financial System Microsoft Office
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FINANCE/ACCOUNTING
Assisted in the coordination of all plant accounting and financial reporting activities throughout the
implementation of accounting systems, facility management and record retention.
Responsible for cost accounting, financial closing and reporting, internal control and Sarbanes-Oxley
compliance, tax, fixed asset accounting, and inventory management.
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in developing appropriate solutions and implementing efficient
procedures in order to increase productivity and reduce cost, while simultaneously providing support and
training to team members within the department.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION
Managed and monitored large accounts and supervised accounts payable for multiple company divisions.
Demonstrated strong leadership by effectively supervising and training company personnel.
Directed several cross-functional staff and instructed team members to develop skills and confidence in their
ability to examine work processes, create finance solutions and measure improvements.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Developed and fostered professional relationships by serving as the primary liaison for vendors, Project
Engineers and business officials, ensuring implementation of cost effective expenditures and payments.
Created a performance-driven positive employee relations environment through the development of ongoing
personnel communication in the manufacturing industry.
Manage a 200-400 caseload for the Department of Social Services specific to families receiving public
assistance. Review, monitor and conduct assessments for eligibility of public service programs and maintained
case files by monitoring records, applying procedures and preparing monthly reports.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Department of Social Services, Staff Services Analyst El Centro, CA 2012-Present
Department of Social Services, Eligibility Technician El Centro, CA 2010-2012
Coalition of Neighborhood Councils, Financial Analyst San Diego, CA 2009-2010
United States Gypsum Company, Assistant Plant Controller El Centro, CA 1999-2008
EDUCATION
National University, San Diego, CA 2013 – Present
Master’s in Public Administration – Human Resources
University of San Diego, San Diego, CA 1995-1997
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration
Imperial Valley College, San Diego, CA, 1993-1995
Transfer Degree in Business