Anabelle Punsalan
Harbor City,CA
Summary
Results-driven accounting professional with 15+ years of experience leading month-end and year-end close, audit support, and tax coordination. Skilled in financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and process improvement. Trusted to deliver accurate reports and stronger controls.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant Manager
Packaging Containers, Inc
Huntington Beach, California
06.2019 - Current
- Managed month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions.
- Monitored accounting data and financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and reporting compliance.
- Prepared journal entries and maintained accurate, current financial records.
- Led regulatory operations, tax reporting, and audit compliance activities to maintain adherence to financial regulations.
- Compiled monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for management review, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Improved financial systems and databases to strengthen reporting capabilities and access to financial information.
- Developed and analyzed information to assess the current or future financial condition of firms.
- Oversaw day-to-day cash flow activities, including forecasting cash requirements to ensure financial stability.
- Evaluated current procedures for efficiency improvements while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated tax planning and compliance activities, including the preparation of tax returns.
- Coordinated tax return preparation by gathering required documents for an outside CPA firm.
- Created detailed reports outlining financial performance metrics such as variance analysis and cost allocations.
- Followed applicable federal, state, local laws, and industry regulations related to finance activities.
Staff Accountant
Faye S. Escuadro, An Accountancy Corporation
Playa Vista, California
11.2010 - 06.2018
- Managed financial operations, month-end reporting, financial schedules, and reconciliations.
- Prepared monthly financial statements using bookkeeping procedures and client records in Accountancy software.
- Processed journal entries and reconciled general ledger accounts for accounting firm clients.
- Matched bank statements to source documents, resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records.
- Assisted month-end close activities and kept financial files organized.
- Prepared journal entries to maintain accurate general ledger records.
- Created comprehensive financial reports for management review, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, to support strategic decision-making.
- Handled large volumes of financial data using balance sheets, profit and loss reports, and online databases.
- Participated in special projects to enhance departmental efficiency.
- Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Processed payroll for all employees according to established guidelines.
- Researched complex transactions to classify activity correctly within general ledger accounts.
- Applied generally accepted accounting principles while preparing financial statements.
- Prepared audit schedules for external auditors.
- Worked with internal and external auditors to support audits and resolve issues.
- Released financial statements by preset deadlines.
- Filed and remitted taxes for company and clients.
- Maintained detailed financial records supporting audit activities.
- Supported preparation of tax returns and ensured compliance with tax regulations by organizing relevant documentation.
- Helped develop and implement new accounting systems and software.
- Completed month-end close tasks such as accruals, amortization, and allocations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Accountancy
San Sebastian College Recoletos
04-1996
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Budget forecasting
- Cash flow forecasting
- Tax compliance management
- Audit coordination and support
- Regulatory compliance
- Process improvement
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Accountant Manager
Packaging Containers, Inc
06.2019 - Current
Staff Accountant
Faye S. Escuadro, An Accountancy Corporation
11.2010 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Accountancy
San Sebastian College Recoletos