BLANCA YBARRA
Madera,CA
Summary
Motivated and highly organized individual with over 12 years of experience in leadership roles, communication skills, technical and analytical accounting. Seeking to support Madera County as an Account Auditor II. Possess exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, enabling successful collaboration with a team to exceed organizational goals. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving abilities. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Experienced accounting professional prepared for this role, renowned for strong analytical skills and precision in financial management. Demonstrated ability to drive results through team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. Reliable, dependable, and fully dedicated to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant Auditor II
County of Madera – Auditor/ Controller
05.2023 - Current
- Compile, analyze, verify, and reconcile a variety of reports to prepare the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Annual Special District Financial state mandated reports annually
- Audit Journal Entries entered by the departments daily and ensure accuracy by reaching out to departments for clarification and to provide direction of proper classification of revenue or expenditures prior to approving JE's
- Monitor weekly cash balance of countywide funds, research and analyze the cause of negative cash balances to ensure they are corrected in a timely manner
- Assist Accounts payable by analyzing and researching budget errors to determine if the pending AP transaction should be processed
- Assist external auditors with gathering data requested by the public and providing county policies as needed
- Ensure the quarterly completion and payment of the Sales Tax Report mandated by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
- Issue quarterly wire payments to the State of California Treasurer for state mandated payment of Maintenance of Effort and Courts Facilities
- Complete and submit the state mandated Annual DNA dentification Report
- Analyze, reconcile, and process a variety of quarterly and annual reports and JE transfers for BHS, LAFCO, Public Health, Probation, DOC, District Attorney, Sheriff’s, CSS, and Clerk of the Board
- Aid the County staff within matters related to accounting, county policies, and year end procedure questions
- Monitor the general accounting email and assist as needed
- Analyze and review budget adjustments submitted for approval
- Post board of Supervisors and administration approved budget changes in FE along with a JE if needed
- Utilize research strategies to gather, compile data on accounting related subjects, including the completion of the county wide Single Audit Report, while identifying and improving reporting process
- Create and update operational procedures for tasks assigned with no existing, limited, or outdated procedures
Accountant Auditor I
County of Madera – Auditor/ Controller
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Gather countywide mileage data to accurately post a JE to ensure Fleet Services is compensated for all departments related charges; analyze and research when a discrepancy is identified to ensure accuracy
- Provide monthly GL reports to the corresponding outside agencies
- Monitor the general accounting, Journal Entries and Cash Receipts email and assist as needed if primary assignee is out of the office
Senior Accounting Technician
County of Madera – Auditor/ Controller
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Lead Accounts Payable by answering questions form the county staff regarding policies and procedures
- Research and analyze data to resolve problems involving Accounts Payable policies and procedures compliance
- Process EFT/ Checks payments, complete the file transfer process with Treasury and the bank
- Ensure records approved are following the County’s Accounts Payable Policies and Procedures
- Prepare county wide Cal-Card monthly reconciliation
- Process Accounts Payable monthly reconciliation
- Process check/ EFT reversals
- Address irregularities by analyzing, researching, and gathering appropriate data to resolve problems efficiently
Accounting Technician II
County of Madera – Treasurer/ Tax Collector
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Coordinate and work in partnership with other departments on assigned functions and transactions to ensure accurate record keeping and recording
- Ensure tasks are completed accurately and timely
- Research and answer departments and constituents’ questions regarding status of accounts
- Maintain and balance ledger accounts
- Correct irregularities
- Prepare and approve journal entries ensuring accurate recording
- Prepare and approve cash receipts ensuring accurate recording
- Assume responsibility for accounts payable records
- Explain functions and policies when needed to department staff
Service Manager
Wells Fargo Bank
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Acted in partnership with the branch manager in positioning the branch team for success by fostering a positive work environment
- Motivated and developed team members to achieve their maximum potential by leveraging coaching and performance management tools
- Assisted on day-to-day operations in the teller line
- Provided outstanding customer service
- Accomplished management responsibilities which include hiring talented team members
- Identified and managed risk using objective judgment and knowledge
- Accessed and met the needs of customers and solved customers' concern
- Followed, enforced, and applied internal control policies and procedures
- Protected customer information and maintained confidentiality
Lead Teller
Wells Fargo Bank
10.2015 - 12.2017
Teller
Wells Fargo Bank
12.2012 - 10.2015
Education
B. S. Business Administration - Emphasis in Accountancy
California State University, Fresno
Skills
- Ability to interact successfully with a wide range of people
- Ability to develop, maintain and communicate internal control policies
- Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Ability to perform a variety of record keeping assignments
- Ability to maintain accounting records
- Ability to organize information
- Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to analyze data and summarize findings
- Ability to review different point of views or ideas to make an objective judgement
- Ability to prepare, examine and verify financial documents, statements, and
Timeline
Accountant Auditor II
County of Madera – Auditor/ Controller
05.2023 - Current
Accountant Auditor I
County of Madera – Auditor/ Controller
03.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Accounting Technician
County of Madera – Auditor/ Controller
03.2021 - 03.2022
Accounting Technician II
County of Madera – Treasurer/ Tax Collector
08.2019 - 03.2021
Service Manager
Wells Fargo Bank
12.2017 - 08.2019
Lead Teller
Wells Fargo Bank
10.2015 - 12.2017
Teller
Wells Fargo Bank
12.2012 - 10.2015
B. S. Business Administration - Emphasis in Accountancy
California State University, Fresno
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