Angela M. De Avila
Belen,NM
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience in higher education, adept in budget management and financial analysis. Proven track record in staff training and development, ensuring compliance with financial policies. Bilingual in Spanish, skilled in utilizing accounting systems and MS Office Suite to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Accounting
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM
11.2025 - Current
- Responsible for all areas of accounting functions and financial reporting.
- Developing and maintaining accounting principle, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Supervise, evaluate, and provide work direction to staff accountants.
- Provide training to new and existing staff.
- Work with direct repots to establish performance goals and objectives for each year. Monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development.
- Work closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects to create a budget for their grant proposals.
- Provide grant training to new Principle Investigators.
- General ledger preparation and financial reporting.
- Analysis, planning, and implementation of new processes and information systems to meet the needs of internal & external stakeholder's.
- Interface with other departments to verify transaction report data and issues within the system.
- Assist the Controller & AVP Finance Operations with annual audit to ensure a clean and timely report.
- Respond to inquiries regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the a like.
- Apply a thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure.
Accountant III
UNM Student Govt Accounting Office
Albuquerque
05.2021 - 10.2025
- Manage 4.2 million-dollar annual budget.
- Support & collaborate with both Undergrad and graduate student government organizations.
- Financial advisor for undergrad & graduate finance committees.
- Support & advise over 430 chartered student organizations (CSO)across campus.
- Provide financial services and workshops for all CSO.
- Process 300+ scholarships per year.
- Monthly & bi-weekly time approver for staff (5-6) and students (40+).
- Process hiring documents and completing hiring processes for department including: staff, undergrad student employees and graduate assistantships.
- Oversees daily processing and accounting for revenue and expenditures by departments; reviews and reports financial transactions to funding sources; ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance with university, local, state, and federal requirements, and standard accounting and audit procedures.
- Fiscal management to include budgeting, mid-year projections, categorization of reserves, and variance reporting.
- Department processor of labor distributions, time entry, and approval.
- Supervised five-employee team while handling day-to-day accounting processes and financial accuracy. To include recommendations for hiring, performance evaluation & management, training, work allocation, and problem resolution.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records
- Analyze and compline data to predict revenue and expenses.
- Process purchases and reimbursements including local, out of state & foreign travel. Pcard holder responsible for daily reconciliation and compliance.
- Process department transfers through the Journal voucher process.
Accountant II
UNM-Global Education Office
Albuquerque
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Manage organization budget of 3.5 million-plus yearly.
- Oversee Contract & Grant indices.
- Management of conference budget to host 1400 people.
- Oversees daily processing and accounting for revenue and expenditures by departments; reviews and reports financial transactions to funding sources; ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance with university, local, state, and federal requirements, and standard accounting and audit procedures.
- Monitors and maintains key accounting information for operating units within UNM finance system.
- Analyzes financial operations and transactions, forecasts trends, and develops special complex reports.
- Process labor distributions, time entry, and approval.
- Knowledge of Banner Finance, My reports, Chrome River & LoboMart.
- Responsible for budget development including Salary planner, CAR, and Mid-Year projections.
- Scholarship processing
- Work closely with six-unit directors to plan yearly operations, budget development, and new business ventures.
- Responsible for initiating P.O.'s & Journal vouchers.
- Pcard reconciliation and compliance.
- Process reimbursements including local, out of state & foreign travel.
- Responsible for all department purchases.
- Schedule time and work for Accounting assistant to stay busy throughout their shift.
- Maintain financial accounts and ledgers.
- Responsible for budget adjustments, account balancing & reconciliations.
- Knowledge of standard and/or fund accounting principles, methods, and applications.
- Maintain 12 Contract & Grant indices and one I&G index.
Financial Aid Officer
UNM-Valencia
Los Lunas
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Collaborated with admissions department to facilitate application verification and completion.
- Assisted in development of student financial aid plans and packages.
- Advised students in making academic decisions, including details regarding registration and billing.
- Provided financial aid counseling to enrolled and prospective students.
- Reviewed initial financial aid applications for accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
- Collaborated with Academic Advisors to educate students about their academic options in conjunction with their financial options.
- Reviewed financial aid appeals, issuing secondary and final judgments on award packages.
- Presented financial aid workshops to help groups of students and parents navigate college life.
- Represented UNM Financial Aid Office at meetings with local high school students and parents.
- Peer Mentor Program Manager.
- Scholarship Officer awarding over 500 scholarships per year.
- Trained students on UNM financial policies & procedures.
- Balance & reconcile Scholarship budgets of 1 million.
- Budget management of federal & state funding, totaling 5 million plus.
Financial Aid Assistant
UNM-Valencia
Los Lunas
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Guided students through financial aid processes, including completing FAFSA application, filing additional forms, document submission, and updating student account records.
- Coordinated financial literacy workshops to educate new students and families on Financial aid options and Scholarship opportunities.
- Sensitive document handling.
- Customer service.
- Filling
- Answering phones.
- Scholarship Committee member.
- Peer Mentor Program Coordinator.
Parts Manager
Santa Fe Aero Services LLC
Santa Fe
11.2010 - 01.2012
- Located new vendors and set up favorable terms and pricing structures.
- Improved sales and inventory management by effectively controlling daily parts program activities.
- Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing claims processing, damaged goods, backorders, overages, and shortages.
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and dealer service departments.
- Partnered with managers to implement operational enhancements for paperwork processing, inventory control, and protocol.
- Worked with DOM to set employee schedules for consistent staff coverage and delegated work assignments based upon experience and strengths.
- Coordinated overhauls/rebuilds on all rotatable parts.
- Coordinated service repairs for customer aircraft.
- Completed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits to track shrinkage and inform purchasing decisions.
- Knowledge of FAA inspections on repair stations.
- Processed Warranty claims with dealers.
- Coordinated & supervised inventory cycle counting processes, including accounting and surplus records, product damages, and product returns.
- Reviewed inventory to eliminate unnecessary expenses and provide optimal stock levels.
- Loading and offloading of freight.
- Forklift Certified.
- Hazmat certified.
Education
MACCT - Accounting
University Of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-2021
BBA - Operations Management
University Of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-2018
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
University Of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-2016
Skills
MS Office Suite proficient
Banner Finance, Budget & Salary planner, CAR, mid-year projections
Budget development & Analysis
LoboMart, Chrome River, & MyReports
Inventory Control
Staff management & training
Account management, adjustment, & reconciliation
UNM HR hiring, payroll entry & approval
Excellent organization and time management
Knowledgeable in UNM financial policies and procedures
Bilingual fluent in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish
Timeline
Director of Accounting
Eastern New Mexico University
11.2025 - Current
Accountant III
UNM Student Govt Accounting Office
05.2021 - 10.2025
Accountant II
UNM-Global Education Office
05.2018 - 05.2021
Financial Aid Officer
UNM-Valencia
06.2017 - 04.2018
Financial Aid Assistant
UNM-Valencia
01.2014 - 06.2017
Parts Manager
Santa Fe Aero Services LLC
11.2010 - 01.2012
MACCT - Accounting
University Of New Mexico
BBA - Operations Management
University Of New Mexico
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
University Of New Mexico