Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience at various multi-million-dollar companies, skilled in GAAP accounting and financial statement analysis. Proven track record in month-end closing and effective communication, driving accuracy in financial reporting and enhancing operational efficiency. Committed to delivering results through meticulous attention to detail and data analysis.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Accountant
United Health Group (Optum)
07.2024 - Current
Analyze and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of financial position.
Maintain general ledger accounts and related activities for the production of financial statements and reports.
Reconciled, analyzed, and reviewed general ledger accounts to facilitate accurate month-end close.
Prepare documentation in support of external and internal audits.
Performed ad hoc reporting and analysis to investigate issues, providing clear explanations and interpretations.
Analyze and prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of financial position.
Assist with or lead the month end quarterly end close process for assigned businesses or groups.
Accounting Clerk
United Health Group (Optum)
02.2023 - 07.2024
Identified and reconciled credit balance accounts, meeting quality assurance and productivity standards per organizational policies.
Processed refunds for overpayments and initiated take back requests on accounts to rectify discrepancies.
Conducted appropriate review to accurately transfer payments in accordance with established procedures.
Communicated with insurance companies to collect information needed for accurate credit verification.
Reviews accounts including Explanation of Benefits (EOB)/Electronic Remittance Advice (ERAs), payments, adjustments, validates patient payments, validate coordination of benefits, and all account comments
Accounts Payable Clerk
Loma Linda University Health Care (LLUHC)
Loma Linda
01.2020 - 02.2023
Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely invoicing and payment processing.
Communicated with vendors to resolve discrepancies and payment issues.
Reconciled accounts and maintained accurate records of transactions.
Collaborated with purchasing group to address and resolve purchase order matching discrepancies.
Evaluated employee expense reports for adherence to company policy guidelines, facilitating accurate reimbursements.
Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
Compiled current budget data from estimated revenues, expenses and prior budgets.
Generated 1099 forms at year end for reporting purposes.
Accounting Clerk
Del Real LLC
01.2018 - 01.2021
Bank Reconciliation (Daily)
Apply payments for all customers (Daily).
Managed collections process, ensuring timely payments and maintaining cash flow.
Investigated and resolved payment discrepancies, facilitating accurate financial records.
Petty Cash Reconciliation (Month End).
Export EDI Invoices, Export Testing for New EDI Accounts.
Utilized customer service skills to effectively address customer inquiries and enhance satisfaction.
Process refund requests in accordance with policies and procedures.
Safety Clerk
Del Real Foods
10.2017 - 01.2018
Proposed enhancements to safety procedures to improve workplace safety.
Issued and organized personal protective equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Monitored and enforced safety procedures to maintain a secure work environment.
Maintain inventory of merchandise (daily).
Ensured timely delivery of mail to support daily operations.
Demonstrate detailed organizational skills, ability to prepare reports in an effective way.
Directed inquiries to appropriate personnel.
Organized and labeled historical records for easy retrieval and reference.
Communicate and coordinate with Agencies onsite.
Pre-screening of authorized personnel using electronic access card software.
Creation of security identification access cards for new and existing personnel.