ACTIVISION BLIZZARD, Los Angeles, CA 2019 to 2024
Sr. Production Accountant, Global Broadcast, Activision Blizzard Esports 2022 to 2024
Monitored and actualized 5+ multi-million-dollar budgets. Streamlined internal processes by designing and maintaining budget tracking databases. Worked collaboratively with several teams and departments to align goals with budget commitments. Managed vendor contract process from draft through invoicing phases.
· Improved accuracy by reconciling and coding budget line items to General Ledger (GL).
o Coded vendor contracts and invoices to GL.
· Streamlined Month-End Close Process by gathering accruals from multiple departments and reporting to Finance.
· Aligned financial plans with Annual Operation Plan (AOP) by assisting in preparation of annual budgets.
· Increased financial transparency, providing accurate monthly reports to stakeholders.
o Collaborated with department heads for budget allocation and actuals review.
o Analyzed production costs and forecasted expenses.
· Resolved contract and invoice process delays by owning contract process.
Production Accountant, Global Broadcast, Activision Blizzard Esports 2019 to 2022
Streamlined internal processes and improved vendor relationships by designing and maintaining invoice tracking database. Worked collaboratively with several teams to gather and compile data for Month-End Close Process reporting.
· Designed and implemented invoice tracking database, significantly reducing net payment time, and improving vendor relationships.
· Improved internal department relationships by establishing procedure with Accounts Payable (AP) to submit purchase orders (PO) and invoices timely and accurately.
· Owned and reconciled Production Team’s monthly petty cash process, resulting in streamlined reporting and compliance.
· Proactively worked with Payroll Specialist to onboard 200+ contract employees, contributing to overall team success.
CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION, Los Angeles, CA 2016 to 2019
Program Coordinator, CA Film & Television Tax Credit Program
Redesigned and maintained database of available funding per fiscal year to Tax Credit Program. Assisted Sr. Program Manager in researching and collecting data throughout year for public and internal reports. Tracked and managed progress of over 100 productions in program, ensuring deadlines and obligations were met.
· Ensured accuracy of funding by tracking incoming and outgoing tax credits and redistributing incoming credits to various funding pots as outlined by program statute.
· Streamlined reporting to executive management by assisting in statistical and financial data gathering.
o Prepared monthly reports for upper management including expenditure, statistical, and available tax credits.
o Assisted in research and data gathering for Annual Report.
o Proofed reports and publications for accuracy.
· Ensured fulfillment of statutory obligations by facilitating educational outreach connections between productions, educators, and interns in Career Readiness Program.
CALIFORNIA BOARD OF BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY, Los Angeles, CA 2008 to 2016
Office Administrator
Efficiently maintained and updated statistical databases, processed, and documented exam results for over 50 candidates daily with accuracy, and proactively completed special assignments.
· Delivered expert clerical support by processing time sheets monthly for 20 staff members.
· Interfaced with over 50 exam candidates per day, facilitating the experience and providing guidance and support.
· Retained accuracy and security of digital exams by proactively serving as IT liaison for office, often coordinating with remote IT staff to resolve local issues.
Additional Prior Experience
BYU BROADCASTING, Provo, UT, Assistant