AMBER RUIZ
Cibolo,TX
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience, excelling in financial reporting and month-end close processes. Proven track record of reducing close durations and enhancing management review efficiency. Recognized for superior attention to detail and expertise in GAAP and SAP accounting, driving successful project implementations and financial audits.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - US Accounting
Argo Group US
San Antonio, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Manage end-to-end financial reporting for the US Segment team, ensuring timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with accounting standards.
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff to enhance team performance and professional growth.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors to provide essential information for audits.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheet and income statement.
Lead Accountant
Argo Group US
San Antonio, TX
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Reduced monthly and quarterly close duration by half a day to improve management review efficiency.
- Facilitated year-end consolidation processes following the departure of the FRG team.
- Served as the finance IT liaison for new program implementations, ensuring accurate coding and allocations.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to ensure successful FCCS go-live.
Senior Accountant
Argo Group US
SaN ANT, TX
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Served as key resource for FCCS project, ensuring accurate financial consolidation.
- Led the month-end close process to achieve timely reporting.
- Oversaw month-end review duties, focusing on journal entries, interface checks, and cash posting.
- Facilitated a statutory merger and supported the statutory audit process.
Accountant
Argo Group US
San Anton, TX
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Prepared monthly journal entries ensuring reliable financial documentation.
- Completed account reconciliations to uphold integrity of financial data.
- Streamlined accounting processes and optimized journal entries for enhanced efficiency.
Accountant
CST Brands
San Antonio, USA
06.2014 - 11.2016
- Tracked project costs against budgeted projections in collaboration with other departments.
- Prepared monthly capital expenditures schedules to facilitate financial planning.
- Managed asset retirement obligation roll forward and monthly accretion processes.
- Reconciled fixed asset subsidiary ledger balances with general ledger entries.
- Collaborated with Sarbanes-Oxley Internal Controls Audit and External Auditors to provide control testing data.
Associate Accountant
CST Brands
San Antonio, USA
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Administered company expense reporting system and corporate travel credit card program.
- Reviewed and approved employee expense reports per Travel and Expense Policy.
- Entered employee reimbursements and journal entries into travel general ledger accounts.
- Generated weekly reports to prioritize employee actions needing immediate attention.
Staff Accountant
Northside Ford
San Antonio, USA
04.2012 - 10.2013
- Ensured accuracy of general ledger account reconciliation through detailed journal entry recording.
- Reconciled bank accounts daily to maintain financial integrity.
- Assisted accounts payable with timely entry of invoices and payments.
- Verified gross profit and vehicle counts from daily sales to identify discrepancies.
- Confirmed salespersons' commissions for payroll processing.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2012
Skills
- Financial reporting
- General ledger accounting
- Month-end close
- GAAP accounting
- Statutory reporting
- Account reconciliation
- Superior attention to detail
- Oracle
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Manager - US Accounting
Argo Group US
04.2022 - Current
Lead Accountant
Argo Group US
10.2020 - 04.2022
Senior Accountant
Argo Group US
10.2017 - 10.2020
Accountant
Argo Group US
11.2016 - 10.2017
Accountant
CST Brands
06.2014 - 11.2016
Associate Accountant
CST Brands
10.2013 - 06.2014
Staff Accountant
Northside Ford
04.2012 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
University of Texas at San Antonio
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