Carolina Riekse
Springfield
Summary
Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Accountant
Armed Forces Benefit Association - AFBA
06.2004 - 06.2013
- Manage and report daily cash flow
- Accounts Payable supervisor
- Reduced discrepancies in account balances by thoroughly reviewing and reconciling Cash and general ledger accounts on a daily, monthly and quarterly basis.
- Reduced discrepancies in account balances by thoroughly reviewing and reconciling general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
- Developed customized financial reports tailored to specific stakeholder needs, enabling efficient decision-making processes at all levels of the organization.
- Continuously improved accounting skills through regular professional development opportunities, staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
- Other duties.
Staff Accountant
AFBA - 5 Star Bank
07.2004 - 11.2007
- Responsible of transition and employee training to transfer the accounting transactions to the headquarters in Colorado
- Daily reconciliation of multimillion cash accounts
- Prepare and analyze daily funding requirements, requests for drawdowns to cover wire and invest excess funds within federal funds investment programs
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored cash flow closely to ensure sufficient funds were available for operational needs.
- Assisted comptroller with year-end financial audits.
- Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
- general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
Financial Manager
FPCN - Pro-Naturaleza (Non Profit Organization)
04.2000 - 05.2002
- Financial Managements of 17 projects within different sites under the umbrella of international non-profit organizations.
- Prepared comprehensive financial reports to the project sponsors (international non-profit organizations).
- Prepare annual budgets in collaboration with financial director and project developer, including currency convertion between Dollars and Peruvian Soles.
- Optimized cash flow management strategies, ensuring sufficient funds were available for better project development to reach the goals in a timely manner.
Accountant
OMSISA - Audit And Accounting Office
01.1994 - 12.1999
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- · Analyze, prepare and report monthly payroll taxes, sales taxes and income taxes to the Peruvian Government.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
Manager
Pesquera NASA (Tuna Factory)
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maintain manual time record for payrooll for over 100 employees
Education
C.P.A (Certified Public Accountant) - Accounting
Colegio De Contadores Del Peru
Lima - Peru01.2001
Bachelor in Accounting - Accounting
Inca Garcilaso De La Vega University
Lima - Peru06.2000
Computerized Bookeeping - Accounting And Finance
Southern California Regional Occupational Center
Torrance, CA12.2003
Skills
- Reconcile cash and other General Ledger accounts daily, monthly and quarterly basis including the resolution of any discrepancies
- Ability to meet constant due dates on a daily, monthly, and quarterly basis
- Immaculate attendance for the purpose of fulfilling daily responsibilities
- Manage multi-site projects, Meeting international organizations requirements
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial Reporting
Additional Information
Stay-home Mother: July 2011 - Present
During this time I was able to focus and help mi kids in their school assignments, meanwhile doing some side jobs.
* Real Estate property management.
* School volunteering, help with the PTA, assisting in the library, assisting the K-Teachers to help catch up students getting behind, help to prepare materials for the AP Exams, etc.
Girls Scout cash management.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Staff Accountant
AFBA - 5 Star Bank
07.2004 - 11.2007
Senior Staff Accountant
Armed Forces Benefit Association - AFBA
06.2004 - 06.2013
Financial Manager
FPCN - Pro-Naturaleza (Non Profit Organization)
04.2000 - 05.2002
Accountant
OMSISA - Audit And Accounting Office
01.1994 - 12.1999
Manager
Pesquera NASA (Tuna Factory)
01.1991 - 01.1994
C.P.A (Certified Public Accountant) - Accounting
Colegio De Contadores Del Peru
Bachelor in Accounting - Accounting
Inca Garcilaso De La Vega University
Computerized Bookeeping - Accounting And Finance
Southern California Regional Occupational Center
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