Anabel Perez
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Trustworthy accounting professional offering 10+ years of experience with demonstrated history of integrity, efficiency and accuracy in accounting management Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and diligent.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Arizona Christian University Firestorm
Glendale, Arizona
04.2023 - Current
- Conducted monthly financial closings and reconciliations for school accounts.
- Directed accounting team while advising on established best practices.
- Introduced new accounting software, improving overall reporting efficiency.
- Evaluated payroll processes to maintain payment accuracy and timeliness.
- Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Identified areas of improvement in the existing accounting system and recommended changes accordingly.
- Coordinated external audits by providing required documents on time.
- Researched complex accounting issues and provided solutions to management team.
- Evaluated internal control systems to ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
- Developed or analyzed information to assess current or future financial status of firms.
Accounting Manager
Phoenix Country Day School
Paradise Valley, AZ
07.2018 - 04.2023
- Assist DOF in preparing financial reports to present information to the Finance Committee.
- Analyzing monthly actual to budgeted expenses, preparing variance reports to department budget holders.
- Post "other" revenue- donations, fund raising, merchandise store etc.
- Post bi-weekly payroll to accounting system.
- Check postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding of Accounts Payable and Student Billing.
- Collaborate with external partners to complete audits.
- Developed staff expense and reimbursement form to reduce user errors and increase reporting accuracy.
- Reconciliation of 12 bank accounts.
- Reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts.
- Manage all school issued credit cards.
- Check vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare form for excise fuel tax refund.
- Support HR with onboarding of new hires and adjust yearly pay increases.
Staff Accountant
Phoenix Country Day School
Paradise Valley, AZ
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
Payroll Specialist /Accounting Assistant
Creative Communications Sales & Retail Inc
Phoenix, AZ
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Process customer payments to appropriate accounts
- Prepare cash deposits
- Created and generate regular budget reports for Controller
- Streamlined 401k reporting to ensure accuracy of employer match reporting
- Process biweekly payroll for all locations
- Maintain GL accounts in payroll system (ADP Workforce Now) for proper allocations
- Support CFO with requests relating to workers’ compensation and audits
- Created payroll processes to ensure proper workflow and compliance
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding timekeeping policies and troubleshoot issues
- Created home page to promote employee relations and provide resource links
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2014
Skills
- Internal Controls
- Time Management
- Adaptable to Changing Conditions
- Willing to Learn
- Multitasking and Organization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Honesty and Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Friendly and Relatable
- Budget Management
- Generating Reports
- Good Work Ethic
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Non-Profit Accounting
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Volunteer Work
- Lead volunteer of the Spanish ministry at Dream City Church- Glendale campus.
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Arizona Christian University Firestorm
04.2023 - Current
Accounting Manager
Phoenix Country Day School
07.2018 - 04.2023
Staff Accountant
Phoenix Country Day School
04.2017 - 06.2018
Payroll Specialist /Accounting Assistant
Creative Communications Sales & Retail Inc
02.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Grand Canyon University