AMANDA NIETO
Katy,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Staff Accountant with experience in month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance. Supports accurate financial records through bank reconciliations, lease accounting, and fixed asset tracking using LeaseQuery, Blackline, and Sage Intacct.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
USA Water
04.2026 - Current
- Prepare, review, and certify balance sheet account reconciliations using Blackline.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances to ensure account accuracy.
- Reviewed general ledger activity and investigated discrepancies, maintaining accuracy of financial records.
- Posted reclassification journal entries to ensure accurate recording of transactions in general ledger accounts.
- Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation for month-end close activities.
- Prepared and posted bank deposits and performed bank reconciliations to ensure accurate cash balances.
- Perform lease accounting activities using LeaseQuery, maintaining accurate lease records and related financial information.
Staff Accountant
TXP Environmental
04.2024 - 03.2026
- Assisted with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Maintained general ledger entries and performed account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.
- Prepared journal entries and supporting documentation.
- Reconciled bank statements, expense reports, and balance sheet accounts.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements and management reports.
- Monitored accounting data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Supported accounts receivable and incoming payment management.
- Assisted with budget preparation and variance analysis.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Supported internal and external audits by providing requested documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Korn Ferry ISP LLC (CRITICA Infrastructure)
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed AR aging to ensure timely collections.
- Resolved payment discrepancies, ensuring accurate account balances and improved cash flow.
- Applied daily cash deposits (ACH, wire, credit card, lockbox, and remote deposits across five separate entities.
- Processed daily customer invoicing for five organizational entities
- Maintained comprehensive documentation for daily invoicing processes, supporting efficient billing operations.
- Verified purchase order details to ensure accurate billing and timely processing.
- Collaborated with inside sales to resolve documentation discrepancies and complete invoicing.
- Maintained the AR SharePoint repository to ensure accurate documentation and support year-end audit requirements.
- Responded to customer inquiries promptly, providing accurate information and effective issue resolution.
Education
BBA - Finance
University of Houston - Victoria
Katy, TXAssociate of Arts -
Houston Community College
Katy, TxSkills
- Financial reporting
- Account reconciliation
- QuickBooks, GSS, Sage, Salesforce, Blackline, LeaseQuery
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Planning and organizing
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Flexible
- Team player
Personal Information
Title: STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Timeline
Accountant
USA Water
04.2026 - Current
Staff Accountant
TXP Environmental
04.2024 - 03.2026
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Korn Ferry ISP LLC (CRITICA Infrastructure)
08.2023 - 10.2023
BBA - Finance
University of Houston - Victoria
Associate of Arts -
Houston Community College