Darcie Mena
Accountant
Inglewood
Summary
Accomplished Senior Accounting Manager with a proven track record at Hourglass Cosmetics, adept in GAAP and ERP systems expertise. Excelled in enhancing financial reporting, minimizing compliance risks, and fostering cross-departmental collaborations for improved efficiency. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining integrity in financial management.
Experienced with financial management, utilizing comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory requirements. Strong understanding of process optimization, delivering streamlined financial operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Accounting Manager
Hourglass Cosmetics
02.2023 - Current
- Enhanced quarterly financial reporting through meticulous account analysis and thorough reconciliations.
- Successfully minimized aging balances by actively following up on late accounts to recover funds.
- Facilitated prompt tax submissions by collaborating with advisors and ensuring precise record-keeping.
- Contributed to the accurate preparation of financial statements, aiding growth and decision-making.
- Engaged with external auditors to ensure adherence to regulations and successful audits.
- Ensured integrity of general ledger accounts through regular reconciliations, adjustments, and detailed documentation.
- Initiated impactful collaborations with various departments on special projects to elevate company performance.
- Compiled comprehensive balance sheets, cash flow analyses, and income statements for review.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Implemented sophisticated internal controls and protective measures for revenue and expense management.
- Ensured compliance by proficiently preparing tax returns and generating accurate monthly reports.
Senior Fund Accountant
Renewable Resource Group
12.2020 - 02.2023
- Sustained a robust grasp of evolving fund accounting trends, allowing necessary process modifications.
- Diligently scrutinized financial records and reconciled accounts to enhance accuracy.
- Facilitated effective income distribution to investors by managing precise daily cash reconciliations.
- Played an integral role in launching new funds, coordinating closely with legal teams to ensure proper documentation was completed accurately and on time.
- Supported timely completion of audits by providing accurate documentation and responding promptly to auditor inquiries.
- Enhanced client trust by promptly resolving issues and providing detailed financial insights.
- Strengthened audit collaboration with external auditors, resulting in improved processes and minimized compliance risks.
- Maintained adherence to regulatory requirements for funds through diligent research and ongoing education.
- Prepared detailed portfolio valuation reports, enabling senior management to make informed investment decisions based on accurate insights into asset performance.
- Regularly engaged with fund managers to ensure precise financial reporting alignment.
- Sustained meticulous documentation of transaction processing activities with accuracy.
- Performed daily accounting of assigned funds and performed fund analysis for critical decision-making purposes.
- Facilitated effective communication of fund details through collaboration with tax auditors and preparers.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by monitoring funds, organizing deposits, and reconciling accounts effectively.
- Ensured the accuracy of the general ledger and managed the chart of accounts.
- Analyzed accounts, addressed coding discrepancies, and monitored ongoing expenses for accrual entries.
- Worked alongside the accounting manager to adhere to regulations and minimize compliance risks.
Accounting Associate
Julien's Auctions
04.2011 - 11.2020
- Oversaw documentation and reporting of expenses, sales and other transactions.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances through diligent follow-up and negotiation efforts.
- Increased departmental organization by maintaining accurate records of financial transactions and creating detailed reports.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial information, promoting trust among clients and colleagues.
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.
- Provided exceptional customer service while addressing client inquiries regarding their financial matters in a timely manner.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Improved cash flow management with timely invoicing and collections efforts.
- Optimized cash flow management, closely monitoring and forecasting cash requirements to meet operational needs.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, working closely with sales and operations to ensure alignment on financial goals.
- Supported budget preparation, providing detailed analysis and forecasts to assist in financial decision-making.
- Streamlined invoice processing, significantly reducing errors by meticulously reviewing and reconciling financial documents.
- Strengthened vendor relationships by ensuring timely and accurate payments, utilizing effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks Desktop.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
GAAP
Financial reporting
ERP systems expertise
Accounts payable and receivable
Audit support
General ledger management
Tax compliance
Internal controls
Consolidation accounting
Intercompany transactions
Revenue recognition
Lease accounting
Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Timeline
Senior Accounting Manager
Hourglass Cosmetics
02.2023 - Current
Senior Fund Accountant
Renewable Resource Group
12.2020 - 02.2023
Accounting Associate
Julien's Auctions
04.2011 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Mount Saint Mary's University
05.2001 -
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