Amberlyn Garrett
Fair Oaks,CA
Summary
Results-oriented Accountant with 10+ years of comprehensive experience in accounting, budgeting, and treasury management. Skilled in cost analysis, cash flow management, financial reporting, and ensuring operational efficiency. Proven ability to deliver accurate financial insights, enhance internal controls, and support strategic decision-making for optimal cost and budget performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting & Treasury Analyst
Gold Leaf Farming
Modesto, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Prepared and reviewed monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements to ensure accurate reporting of financial results.
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Performed complex accounting functions such as consolidations, allocations and intercompany transactions.
- Developed and monitored annual budgets, conducted monthly variance analyses to identify spending trends, resolve budget discrepancies, and advised senior management on budget realignments.
- Managed daily bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and oversaw treasury operations, including cash positioning and investment management.
- Developed cash flow forecasts and collaborated with finance teams to align cash management strategies with operational goals.
- Monitored daily liquidity positions and worked with other departments to ensure sufficient funding was available for operations.
- Coordinated weekly wire transfers between banks, as well as international currency conversions when necessary.
- Reviewed debt covenant requirements to ensure compliance with loan terms and conditions.
- Analyzed bank fees and recommended cost-saving plans.
- Ensured compliance with internal controls and audit requirements while supporting external and internal audits.
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Played a pivotal role in ERP implementation, improving data integrity and operational workflows.
Accounting and Compliance Associate
HealthSherpa
Sacramento, CA
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted the Accounting Manager with the preparation of financial and operational information for equity and debt financing, 409(a) valuation, R&D tax credits, and corporation income tax returns.
- Monthly and Quarterly Financial Report Generation.
- Prepared financial information for investors when requested.
- Assisted in the preparation, reconciliation, and maintenance of account analysis for general ledger accounts, including accruals, prepaid accounts, fixed asset accounts, intangible asset accounts, notes payable accounts, and clearing accounts.
- Processed daily payment runs for all vendors by checks, ACH, and wires.
- Participated in HR procedures, including processing salary payrolls, hourly payrolls, on-boarding, off-boarding, employee benefits, and 401(k) reporting.
- Contacted state agencies for business registrations and licensing.
- Facilitation of pre- and post-agent licensing, including enrollment in education, exam scheduling, and state license appointment.
- Assisted with the development of new policies, procedures, and training programs related to compliance.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Cream Co. Meats
Oakland, CA
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Supported the CEO, CFO, and DOO with running the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
- Reviewed and reconciled bank accounts, credit cards, and other general ledger accounts.
- Updated and maintained depreciation, amortization, and prepayment schedules.
- Prepared monthly financial statements for management review.
- Responded to inquiries from IRS, state and other tax authorities to minimize additional interest and penalty charges.
- Processed the company's biweekly payroll via Gusto and recorded the corresponding payroll entries into the accounting system. Onboarded new employees, kept records up to date, maintained benefit deductions, managed reimbursements, time-off requests, etc.
- Prepared and completed all Workers' Compensation-related filings and annual audits.
- Processed all year-end 1099s.
- Managed the accounts payable process by coding invoices, preparing checks for payment, and recording payments.
- Coordinated with vendors and clients to resolve billing and payment issues.
- Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
- Worked with the purchasing team and supply chain manager to reconcile vendor bills and ensure inventory and COGS accuracy.
- Managed inventory records, adjusting entries for discrepancies and reporting changes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Staff Accountant
AOC SF
San Francisco, CA
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Completed weekly bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure proper GL entries, weekly sales entries, A/P processing, and vendor payments.
- Processed client bi-weekly payrolls.
Payroll Client Manager
Payroll Systems LLC
Walnut Creek, CA
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Supported a base of payroll clients relevant to size and complexity.
- Communicated with clients as needed to obtain and maintain accurate payroll data, including salary adjustments, special payments, taxation, and employee deductions.
- Maintained organized client files and communications per department standards.
- Worked to establish and conserve positive working relationships with clients, agencies, and coworkers.
- Extensive knowledge of payroll, TLM, and HRIS platforms such as InfinityHR, BambooHR, Nimble ACA Reporting Platform, and NOVAtime.
- SwipeClock Workforce Management.
- Kept up to date with all state payroll and tax law changes.
- Consistently earned Net Promoter Scores of 100, contributing to the company's overall 99 Net Score.
Senior Staff Accountant
AOC SF
San Francisco, CA
04.2014 - 03.2017
- Performed weekly bank, credit card, and cash reconciliations for 10 restaurant entities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
- Managed accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and expense reconciliations, resulting in improved cash flow management.
- Prepared weekly sales and cash flow reports, providing insights to management for decision-making.
- Coordinated payroll processing activities, including the calculation of wages, deductions, and tax withholdings.
- Year-end processing of W-2 and 1099 forms for all clients' current and previous employees and ICs.
- Successfully assisted in the development and creation of the company's How-To Guide for Bill.com, as well as led the training on Bill.com for other staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Accounting -
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-2016
Skills
- Budget Development & Cost Analysis
- Treasury Operations and Cash Flow Management
- Financial Planning and Reporting
- Variance Analysis and Forecasting
- ERP systems
- Internal Controls and Compliance
- Bank Reconciliation and Liquidity Management
- Process Automation and Efficiency Improvement
Timeline
Accounting & Treasury Analyst
Gold Leaf Farming
03.2022 - Current
Accounting and Compliance Associate
HealthSherpa
04.2020 - 10.2020
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Cream Co. Meats
03.2019 - 04.2020
Staff Accountant
AOC SF
02.2019 - 04.2019
Payroll Client Manager
Payroll Systems LLC
05.2017 - 10.2018
Senior Staff Accountant
AOC SF
04.2014 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science in Business Accounting -
San Francisco State University
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