Ada Gonzalez
Harker Heights,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic and team-oriented Financial Management Technician for the United States Army with a firm grasp of accounting principles and financial procurement. Offering an exemplary client service record and highly-developed organizational skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Coordinator
Armed Services YMCA
09.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual reviews, gathering necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable and receivable management, reducing processing time and minimizing errors.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Analyzed financial discrepancies and provided solutions for accurate financial records.
- Safeguarded sensitive donor information by adhering to strict confidentiality protocols at all times during the donation process.
- Handled monetary donations securely, ensuring proper accounting and record-keeping procedures were followed.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Input financial data and produced reports using SAGE, Virtuous, and Daxko.
Accounting Specialist
Lammes Candies Since 1885, Inc.
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements, conducted thorough research, and stayed up-to-date on industry standards.
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable and receivable management, reducing processing time and minimizing errors.
- Established effective communication channels with vendors and customers to resolve outstanding issues timely manner.
- Input financial data and produced reports using SAGE.
- Received goods and promptly paid vendors, totaling over $1.5 million.
- Invoiced wholesale customers over $1 million in purchased goods.
- Streamlined collection processes for increased efficiency, resulting in a higher success rate of collecting outstanding debts.
Senior Financial Management Analyst
United States Army
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Mentored five subordinates and trained personnel within and outside the organization for proper contract payments.
- Managed procurement and contracting processes for commercial vendor services within the Army, ensuring optimal resource utilization and adherence to budgetary constraints while meeting operational requirements.
- Received all Green rating during the External Review Inspection from United States Finance Command (USAFMCOM).
- Established performance metrics for the team, consistently tracking progress towards goals and making adjustments as needed.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Compiled a logistician talent management guide for Logisticians within the United States Pacific Command (USPACOM).
- Utilized General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) proficiently to manage financial transactions, track expenditures, and generate reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Army regulations and financial guidelines for the Pacific Theater.
- Effectively navigated and utilized the Army's International Treasury Services (ITS.GOV), platform to procure commercial vendor services, streamlining procurement processes and ensuring timely acquisition of essential resources for mission-critical operations.
Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff
United States Army
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout various agencies.
- Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of the Chief of Staff for both internal meetings and external conferences.
- Implemented time-saving solutions that significantly reduced meeting preparation times through efficient resource allocation.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
- Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Improved office efficiency by implementing new filing systems and document management processes.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
Senior Disbursing Analyst
United States Army
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Served as the Disbursing Analyst 175th Financial Management Support Center (FMSC), and supported the Disbursing Officer (DO) in Central Funding for 36 countries in the Pacific Theater.
- Certified over a million dollars in electronic funds transfer for commercial vendor payments to foreign governments with no errors while serving as a Certifying Officer for the Theater disbursing operations.
- Educated and assessed the 125th Financial Management Support Unit (FMSU) on cashier operations, disbursing agent, and deputy disbursing officer training preparing them for deployment to Honduras.
- Proficiently utilized the Army's financial management systems, Deployable Disbursing Systems (DDS); International Treasury Services (ITS.GOV); Over the Counter Channel Application (OTC.NET).
Disbursing Analyst
United States Army
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Implemented GFEBS Shadow Invoice SOP leading to a decrease in GFEBS rejects by 15%.
- Certified over $15 million of disbursements in ITS.gov and DDS with zero deficiencies.
- Led the Disbursing Clearing Cell to receive all commendable ratings during the 13th FMSC inspection.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Managed and organized daily operations from outlying Forward Operating Bases (FOB's) prior to submitting to Defense Finance and Accounting Services - Rome.
- Reviewed and certified all electronic funds transfers (EFT) for all commercial vendor services (CVS) payments made by the FMSU.
Human Resource Supervisor
United States Army
03.2011 - 10.2012
- Utilized HR systems such as eMILPO (Electronic Military Personnel Office) to track and manage soldier data, facilitating timely and accurate reporting for command decision-making.
- Processed and maintained soldier personnel records, including evaluations, promotions, awards, and disciplinary actions, with meticulous attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Spearheaded personnel operations as the S3 (Operations) Personnel Officer, coordinating and managing manpower requirements for training exercises, and mission readiness.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive personnel databases and tracking systems to monitor unit personnel strength, readiness status, and training requirements, enabling effective resource allocation and mission planning.
Military Pay Technician
United States Army
11.2009 - 02.2011
- Served as a liaison between finance offices and military units, ensuring clear communication regarding pay-related matters.
- Collaborated with finance team to ensure timely disbursements of incentives, special pays, and allowances.
- Managed sensitive personal information with utmost confidentiality, adhering to privacy standards set forth by military guidelines.
- Played a key role in maintaining high levels of morale among service members by ensuring fair and accurate compensation for their dedicated service.
- Ensured compliance with government regulations by staying up-to-date on policy changes and updating internal processes accordingly.
- Handled payments and disbursements for approximately 30,000 military personnel.
- Proficiently utilized the Army's financial management systems, including DJMS (Defense Joint Military Pay System) and CMS ( Case Management System), to manage payroll functions with precision and accuracy.
Disbursing Technician
United States Army
01.2008 - 10.2009
- Handled over $100,000 with no loss of funds in United States currency and Kuwaiti Dinar.
- Provided customer service to military members, contractors, and civilians throughout the base.
- Proficient in Deployable Disbursing System (DDS) and Federal Reserve Bank of Boston systems which included the Eagle Cash Card.
- Provided briefings to Soldiers departing country on benefits upon arrival to home station.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, Florida01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL02.2021
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Disbursing and Pay Support preparation
- Contract administration
- Computer literacy
- Process implementation
- Debt management
- Processing payments
- Financial research
- Financial operations management
- Excellent Communication
- Typing and 10-Key Entry
Certification
- DoD Financial Management Certification Level 1 - 2015
- Deployed Operations Resource Management - 2015
Timeline
Financial Coordinator
Armed Services YMCA
09.2021 - Current
Accounting Specialist
Lammes Candies Since 1885, Inc.
10.2018 - 12.2019
Senior Financial Management Analyst
United States Army
09.2017 - 09.2018
Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff
United States Army
06.2016 - 09.2017
Senior Disbursing Analyst
United States Army
01.2014 - 06.2016
Disbursing Analyst
United States Army
11.2012 - 12.2013
Human Resource Supervisor
United States Army
03.2011 - 10.2012
Military Pay Technician
United States Army
11.2009 - 02.2011
Disbursing Technician
United States Army
01.2008 - 10.2009
Master of Science - Accounting
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Saint Leo University
- DoD Financial Management Certification Level 1 - 2015
- Deployed Operations Resource Management - 2015
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