Christina Dowty
Roseville
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting Professional with expertise in data management and client relations. Skilled in financial software, including Fi$cal, CashPro, and QuickBooks, along with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe software. Efficiently adapts to new software processes and maintains a typing speed of 45-60 WPM.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounting Officer (Spec)
CA Department of Housing & Comm Dev
Sacramento
08.2025 - Current
- Reviewed remittances, invoices, dishonored checks, and fees to ensure accuracy in fiscal entries for month-end closing, enhancing financial reporting reliability.
- Managed payroll escheat reimbursements, discharge of accountability, and year-end write-offs, including uploads for state offset programs.
- Executed monthly reclassification of GL108 items and year-end adjustments for accounts receivable.
- Coordinated timely submissions to departmental program staff, improving resolution of uncleared collections.
- Researched complex accounting errors and reconciled discrepancies, facilitating communication between HR and accounting to resolve issues.
- Analyzed and researched multiple receipt documents, determining appropriate actions for funds, loans, grants, and reimbursements.
- Provided backup support for processing reimbursement vouchers for salary advances and dishonored check buybacks.
- Maintained subpoena log while collaborating with legal teams to process invoices and refunds promptly after hearings.
Accounting Officer (Spec)
CA Department of Housing & Comm Dev
09.2020 - 08.2025
- Accumulated and audited source documents, reviewed summaries, and prepared departmental invoices for posting into FI$CAL.
- Requested and processed weekly buyback (dishonored checks), refunds of overpayments, and managed the accounts receivable collection process.
- Review and process return warrant documents, monitor timely processes and resolution of correspondence; Work closely with departmental program staff and control agencies to ensure timely refunds to customers.
- Ran daily queries to gather employee data for Payroll Accounts Receivable; maintained logs, applied payments, reconciled accounts to Fiscal, and notified FTB for collections.
- Monitored and reviewed the State of California Unclaimed Trust Account (Unclaimed Property), prepared supporting documentation, and researched to retrieve all funds owed to the department.
- Respond to internal and external requests for information and assistance from clients, vendors, state agencies and program staff.
- Cross-train other desks within the Receipts Unit and respond to inquiries from external and internal customers and accounting personnel to provide timely and accurate information.
Independent Demonstrator
Stampin’Up!
Elverta
06.2010 - 12.2021
- Established and maintained positive relationships while teaching customers rubber stamping techniques in classes and workshops, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Sustained business over many years, consistently meeting quarterly sales goals and earning bonuses and rewards.
- Maintained accurate customer records, ordered products, collected and deposited funds, and managed timely order placement and delivery.
- Leader in decorative stamps, handmade greeting cards, and paper crafting since 1988, inspiring people to discover and share their creativity.
Accountant I (Spec)
CA Department of Housing & Comm Dev
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Received, audited, and disbursed payroll and warrants from SCO/Treasury for over 650 State of CA employees.
- Collected, cataloged, and reconciled deposits for HCD at HQ and five district sites in Fi$cal, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Collected, cataloged, and deposited checks for HCD programs accurately in Fi$cal.
- Pre-audited and cataloged TEC reimbursement claims, coordinated with employees for missing documentation, and maintained payment records with Travel Desk, ensuring proper filing.
- Compiled, reviewed, and submitted Unclaimed Property documentation for HCD reimbursement to SCO, facilitating timely processing.
- Contact the SCO for information regarding missing/returned warrants or checking to see if warrants have been cashed.
- Catalog Special handling checks, notification of receipt, and proper mailing of checks with other documents for HCD programs.
Homeschool Teacher
Sutter Learning Academy
Elverta
09.2002 - 12.2016
- Created curriculum and instructional plans for private homeschooling in compliance with state regulations.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans, managed multi-age classrooms, assessed student progress, coordinated in-service training, and facilitated experiential learning in collaboration with others and independently.
- Applied problem-solving and research skills to manage schedules for multiple individuals, ensuring strong organization in budgeting and financial planning.
Office Manager
Re-Vision
Sacramento
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Managed client contracts, processed invoices, received grant funding payments, and completed state grant reporting online to ensure compliance and timely financial operations.
- Administered payroll and maintained health care accounts.
- Implemented end of year procedures including compiling tax forms, filing payroll taxes, storage of previous year's documentation, and set up of current year's files.
- Delivered consulting services for marine renewable energy projects to support sustainable development initiatives.
Administrative Assistant
Whisler Bookkeeping & Tax
Citrus Heights
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Collected and entered customer bookkeeping data, payroll, banking information, and reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.
- Provided personal and business bookkeeping and tax services to support local community needs.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by managing phone inquiries and assisting walk-in clients.
- Organized filing procedures and maintained office supply inventory, contributing to smoother office operations.
Data Entry Supervisor
Mandated Cost Systems, Inc.
Rancho Cordova
06.1996 - 09.2002
- Hired, trained, and supervised temporary staff in claims production unit handling 12,000 mandated cost claim filings, ensuring timely submissions.
- Planned production deadlines, tracked progress, and reviewed data entries to maintain accuracy and enhance client satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training materials for claims processing across company.
- Supported over half of California school districts in securing state reimbursement for mandated costs through effective consultation, education, and documentation.
Accounting Clerk
Account Temps
Sacramento
09.1995 - 05.1996
- Processed invoices and ensured timely payment to vendors.
- Maintained accurate financial records and updated databases regularly.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial reports for management review.
- Administered accounting support for multiple clients across diverse roles.
Office Manager
SierraPine Ltd.
Rocklin
06.1989 - 05.1995
- Advanced from accounting clerk to office manager for moulding division.
- Processed payroll and accounts receivable/accounts payable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness to support financial operations.
- Maintained personnel records and distributed paychecks, facilitating employee access to compensation.
- Established database for tracking invoicing of raw materials, improving transparency in purchasing and sales.
- Managed daily shipping records for products sold and coordinated deliveries.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Sierra College
Rocklin, CAHigh School Diploma -
Mesa Verde High School
Citrus Heights, CASome College (No Degree) - Contemporary Auditing I
University of Phoenix
PhoenixSkills
- Accounts receivable management
- General ledger maintenance
- Account reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Financial data analysis
References
References furnished upon Request
Timeline
Senior Accounting Officer (Spec)
CA Department of Housing & Comm Dev
08.2025 - Current
Accounting Officer (Spec)
CA Department of Housing & Comm Dev
09.2020 - 08.2025
Accountant I (Spec)
CA Department of Housing & Comm Dev
01.2019 - 09.2020
Office Manager
Re-Vision
01.2016 - 05.2016
Administrative Assistant
Whisler Bookkeeping & Tax
10.2014 - 05.2015
Independent Demonstrator
Stampin’Up!
06.2010 - 12.2021
Homeschool Teacher
Sutter Learning Academy
09.2002 - 12.2016
Data Entry Supervisor
Mandated Cost Systems, Inc.
06.1996 - 09.2002
Accounting Clerk
Account Temps
09.1995 - 05.1996
Office Manager
SierraPine Ltd.
06.1989 - 05.1995
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Sierra College
High School Diploma -
Mesa Verde High School
Some College (No Degree) - Contemporary Auditing I
University of Phoenix