Accounting Manager

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MONICA LEE GUERRA

Director / Controller / Manager

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced accounting professional with 19 years in the field, including 4 years of retail supervisory experience. Skilled in payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, audit, revenue accounting, budget preparation, and financial management.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

ACCOUNTING MANAGERNov 2023 – Nov 2024

David August Inc.Costa Mesa, CA

Manage accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial statements and compliance.

Prepare monthly financial statements, enhancing accuracy and clarity.

Oversee month-end closing, improving efficiency and reliability.

Collaborate with CPA firm on tax filings, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

ACCOUNTING PAYROLL LEADJul 2021 - Nov 2023

DreamFields Brands, Inc.Desert Hot Springs, CA

Manage $10M+ monthly sales reconciliation across multiple states, ensuring financial accuracy.

Oversee payroll and benefits for 800+ employees, enhancing department efficiency and compliance.

Collaborate with finance leaders to refine payroll reporting, improving data-driven decision-making.

FINANCE DIRECTORFeb 2020 - Jul 2021

Coachella Valley Rescue MissionIndio, CA

Managed fiscal operations, ensuring precise budget preparation and financial reporting.

Led accounting team, enhancing accuracy in monthly Board Financial Reports.

Streamlined audit processes, improving compliance and efficiency.

Collaborated with Executive Director on policy development, fostering administrative growth.

Directed retail and catering operations, driving financial accountability and oversight.

FINANCE ACCOUNTING LEADFeb 2018 - Dec 2019

City of Desert Hot SpringsDesert Hot Springs, CA

Led accounts receivable/payable, ensuring accurate invoice processing and approval.

Reconciled reports and maintained ledgers, enhancing financial data accuracy.

Generated ledger entries and managed inventory, optimizing asset tracking.

Processed payroll and HR functions, ensuring compliance and employee satisfaction.

Resolved payroll queries, improving employee understanding of policies.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALISTJan 2018 - Feb 2018

Proper Solutions dba Desert Princess Country Club/HOACathedral City, CA

Processed invoices and vouchers, ensuring accurate financial entries.

Resolved invoice discrepancies, enhancing vendor relationships.

Applied correct accounting codes, streamlining financial processes.

Handled inquiries on overdue invoices, improving account status clarity.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT CONSULTANT2008 - 2017

Varies Consulting Positions

La Quinta Resort & Club/PGA; Diamond Resorts International; Everi Holdings Inc.; MGM Resorts International; Tenet Healthcare; Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

Supervised finance office operations, ensuring compliance and accurate month-end reports.

Produced precise financials and resolved discrepancies through effective communication.

Analyzed revenue for commission calculations, ensuring accurate payments to properties.

EDUCATION

MBA – BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONJun 2016

California State University-San Bernardino

BACHELOR'S – ACCOUNTING, MINOR IN FINANCEJun 2013

California State University-San Bernardino

ASSOCIATE’S -ACCOUNTINGMay 2009

College of the Desert

SKILLS

Accounting, Payroll, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Cash Management, Financial Reporting, Reconciliation, Compliance, Tax Filing, Leadership, Policy Development.

LANGUAGES

English (Native).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COMPUTER / SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

Captivate IQ (Commission Software) • Microsoft Office Suite • Microsoft Dynamics Business Central • Paychex • Oracle • People Soft/Oasis HRMS • QuickBooks • Novell GroupWise • Opera • Great Plains • NAV (Microsoft Base Software system) • Spider • Blackline • 10-Key Calculator

LINKS

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-lee-guerra-mba-b42214a0/

REFERENCES

References Upon Request.

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