Antonio Sanchez
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Results-driven finance and accounting professional with a proven track record of success in cost analysis, financial reporting, and budget management. Expertise in leveraging advanced tools such as NetSuite, Oracle, Tableau, and Microsoft Excel to analyze financial data and provide actionable insights for informed decision-making. Skilled in facilitating communication between project managers, finance teams, and other stakeholders to align financial data and drive project success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Accountant
Laurel Ag & Water
2022.09 - 2023.08
- Managed Budget vs Actual analysis for more than 75 complex Irrigation Projects in Northern California, ensuring budget compliance and uncovering cost discrepancies
- Utilized NetSuite to record, track, and maintain project financial data, contributing to accurate project cost and streamline financial reporting processes
- Prepared and reviewed weekly reporting to help identify labor and material overages to ensure costs are recorded and accurate
- Assisted with month to end closing procedures, variance analytics, and monthly management report preparation
Financial Analyst
Wonderful Orchards
2021.09 - 2022.08
- Analyzed financial information related to crop expenses, capital projects, overhead expenses, and equipment to examine budget needs for almond & pistachio ranches
- Used Tableau and Microsoft Excel to generate reports and recommended courses of action to upper management
- Created and implemented financial models to analyze ranch performance and assess organizational health
- Led meetings with directors and stakeholders, presenting financial analysis that highlighted spending patterns,variances, and optimization opportunities
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Wonderful Orchards
2021.06 - 2021.09
- Collaborated with Controller and Accounts Receivable Manager to identify, research, and resolve billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency
- Managed efficient cash flow reporting, posted cash receipts and analyzed chargebacks, independently addressing and resolving issues
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates
Education
MBA - Business Administration
California State University Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Concentration in Finance
California State University Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA07.2021
Skills
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Cost Evaluating
- Financial Reporting
- Quantitative and Qualitative Data
- Software Knowledge (Oracle, Hyperion, Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Tableau)
- Ad-Hoc Analysis
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Timeline
Cost Accountant
Laurel Ag & Water
2022.09 - 2023.08
Financial Analyst
Wonderful Orchards
2021.09 - 2022.08
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Wonderful Orchards
2021.06 - 2021.09
MBA - Business Administration
California State University Bakersfield
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Concentration in Finance
California State University Bakersfield
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