EMMA ORELLANA
Long Beach
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Accountant with over 5 years of experience in financial reporting, reconciliation, budgeting, and managing vendor rates. Skilled in leveraging accounting software, preparing financial reports, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations. Strong background in handling government grants, client accounts, and ensuring the financial health of organizations. Excellent communicator with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACCOUNTANT I
Westside Regional Center
Culver City
08.2024 - Current
- Reconcile bank accounts, and assist with the reconciliation of grants and state claims.
- Resolve bank exceptions and assist POS staff with paid check inquiries. Issue stop payment orders on outstanding checks and download monthly bank statements to server.
- Create and input month-end journal entries, ensuring proper balancing of claims, and appropriate accounts before closing.
- Prepare and analyze budget reports, along with management reports.
- Coordinate and train vendors on E-billing procedures; assist staff with IQ software and administration.
- Write and execute queries for accounting needs, participating in IT, budget, and other DDS procedural conference calls.
- Serve as backup to Accountant II (Info Systems), and provide assistance with accounting-related issues (i.e., caseload reconciliation, vendor audits).
- Review and correct colleagues’ work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
VENDOR RATES COORDINATOR
Westside Regional Center
Culver City
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Manages the Uniform Fiscal System (UFS) rate table
- Implements, processes, and manages all vendored rates in accordance with DDS and WRC
- Work in collaboration with the Accounting Department for changes or updates to vendor rates
- Maintains backup documentation and proof of processing
- Enter data information for rates on AS400 and Sandis programs
- Work with the Vendorization Specialist to conduct rate audits for all vendor files
- Maintains the UFS Rate Table with any new yearly increases, updates, and deletions
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
HOMES FOR LIFE FOUNDATION
LOS ANGELES
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted with accounts payables and receivables, including reconciling and balancing client accounts.
- Tracked and reported on government grants, including budgeting, billing, and DMH Medi-Cal billings.
- Supported the Supportive Housing Program (SHP) with billings, renewal applications, and technical submissions.
- Prepared and processed HUD 811 monthly accruals and billings, ensuring compliance with funding regulations.
- Managed client income certifications, rent collections, and supported bank deposit preparation.
- Ensured general ledger accuracy through account reconciliations and regular transaction reviews.
- Assisted with accounts payable processing, and maintained efficient cash flow management.
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
A SPEED TRANSPORTATION
GARDENA
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted with accounts payable and receivable functions, including weekly and monthly reporting.
- Created and processed invoices, ensuring accuracy in financial records.
- Performed data entry and entered financial records into Excel and QuickBooks, maintaining organized databases.
Education
BACHELOR DEGREE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / ACCOUNTING
CSU DOMINGUEZ HILLS
CARSON, CA12.2019
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
LONG BEACH, CA08.2017
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliation
- General ledger accounting
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Grant tracking
Certification
- Business Economics
- Money and Banking
References
- Ricardo Alvarado, (310) 715-9597
- Irma Ayon, (213) 257-1942
Timeline
ACCOUNTANT I
Westside Regional Center
08.2024 - Current
VENDOR RATES COORDINATOR
Westside Regional Center
06.2023 - 07.2024
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
HOMES FOR LIFE FOUNDATION
01.2022 - 04.2023
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
A SPEED TRANSPORTATION
03.2020 - 07.2021
BACHELOR DEGREE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / ACCOUNTING
CSU DOMINGUEZ HILLS
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
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