April Ramirez
Joshua,TX
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager (Interim)
YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Managed Single Audit (ARPA) and Annual Audit
- Acted as Liaison between audit team and YMCA
- Coordinated all with various departments to complete PBCs
- Prepared Financial Statements for audit
- Prepared account reconciliations for general ledger accounts.
Accounting Manager
Red Tail Acquisitions, LLC
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed General Ledger Accounting and Accounts Payable for over 200 properties along with Project and Construction Accounting
- Managed Funding for all properties ensuring adequate cash flow, approving positive pay and setting up wires as needed
- Screened, interviewed, and selected all new staff for the accounting team
- Spearheaded single external audits for all HUD properties
- Prepared and submitted monthly financials to HUD including forms 93479, 93480, and 93481
- Trained and mentored new accounting staff
- Ensured new acquisitions were setup in Yardi, had bank accounts, W-9s, and acquisition booked
- Reviewed financials for accuracy and ensured their delivery to investors
- Calculated asset management fees to be collected from properties
- Ensured adherence to proper accounting methods, policies and principles
- Answered inquires from properties and tenants
- Assisted in the transition of rent portal from Entrata to Yardi
- Assisted in the transition from paper checks cut in AP to daily ACHs
- Managed and trained outsourced staff
- Assisted in transition of banks for all properties.
Accounting Manager
Pinnacle Petroleum Inc.
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Oversaw daily operations of accounting department including management of General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Billing, and Accounts Receivable with 12 direct reports
- Maintained cashflow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements by approving Positive Pay, ensuring AP drafts and deposits are approved, and completing weekly check run
- Oversaw recruiting, hiring, and training of new employees, including cross-training within accounting departments
- Ensured all balance sheet accounts reconciled and approved on a monthly basis
- Maintained relationships with customers and vendors by providing excellent customer services and responding to vendor inquires
- Promoted company profitability by ensuring customers billed correctly and accurately
- Oversaw purchase order process and reviewed purchases for potential cost savings opportunities with approved vendors
- This included the processing of over 3500 invoices per month
- Managed pre-close and supported Controller with close as needed
- Prepared various ad-hoc reports on an as-needed basis
- Ensured adherence to proper accounting methods, policies and principles.
Accounting Manager
Lone Star Transportation LLC
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Lead accounting staff and oversaw operation of department, monitoring their performance and continuous training
- Directed month-end/year-end close processes for Lone Star Transportation (67 terminals, warehouses, and cost centers) and Lone Star owned companies
- Provided and reviewed in dept variance analysis on revenue and expense accounts at cost center level
- Ensured all balance sheet accounts reconciled and approved on a monthly basis
- Oversees accounting operations ensuring that internal controls are in place by being in compliance with company policies and SOX
- Worked with sister companies to ensure agreement with intercompany activity
- Prepare, review, and approve journal entries to ensure accuracy of general ledger
- Coded company credit card
- Supports management in completing special projects and other ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests
- Calculated customer rebates and commission.
Accountant II
TBK Bank
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Assists in the month end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliations
- Reviews, verifies and posts general ledger entries for Staff Accountants
- Reviews detailed analysis of fixed asset general ledger accounts and depreciation expenditure on monthly, quarterly and annual basis
- Assists with Call Report schedules for the bank quarterly
- Performs vendor audits for accounts payable as needed
- Performs wire transfers for bank as needed and assists with treasury and cash management
- Responsible for ALLL calculation, review and adjustment based on approved loss assumptions
- Prepares roll-forwards for repossessed assets and foreclosures
- Supports management in completing special projects and other ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests.
Senior Project Accountant
Verdad Real Estate
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Prepare monthly journal entries for projects (accruals, A/P, intercompany, etc)
- Developed operational procedures and documented data flow for accounts payable
- Assisted with all aspects of the successful implementation of new accounting software (Intacct)
- Performed UAT testing on new accounting software
- Oversaw activities and operations in the accounts payable function of the organization for 50+ companies
- Assisted in Preparation of financial statements and ad hoc reports required for lenders, partners, and internal
- Prepared cash flow forecast based on acquisitions and dispositions
- Maintained balances in cash accounts for operations and projects
- Prepared draw schedules and submit to lender
- Liaison for banks and general contractors.
Accountant II
GM Financial
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Prepared reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts and reviewed reconciliations performed by others when assigned
- Assisted with month-end, year-end close, analysis and reconcilement of balance sheet accounts
- Reviewed month-end financial statements and adjusting entries
- Researched, documented and resolved reconciling items
- Organized monthly payroll accruals and other journal Entries
- Performed audit of system access quarterly
- Coordinated with various departments to ensure timely resolution to funding issues
- Executed month, quarter, and year end closings.
Senior Cost Accountant (temporary)
Peterbilt
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Created material variance forecast
- Prepared monthly actuals to forecast report
- Engaged in budget analysis, producing periodic reports to compare budgeted to actual costs
- Maintained inventory accounts
- Assisted with SOX testing for Purchases/Payables
- Acted as the auditor during physical inventory
- Supported team in month end close of general ledger
- Responsible for monthly reconciliation of inventory accounts
- Prepared journal entries with supporting documentation.
Financial Reporting Staff Accountant
Adecco Group
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Prepared monthly financial reporting packages in accordance with U.S
- GAAP for 3 business units to the corporate headquarters
- Responsible for intercompany journal entries and transactions daily, including intercompany reconciliations sent to business unit representatives
- Responsible for the commission calculation and distribution for all (25) Adecco franchises
- Drafted monthly operating statements in compliance with GAAP for all Adecco franchises
- Handled all journal entries and gathered data from the field for the franchises
- Acted as main point of contact between the franchise owners and corporate accounting
- Responsible for monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
- Assisted in month end close for both intercompany and the franchises
- Worked with internal and external auditors as necessary.
Staff Accountant
Just Store It- Johnson City
12.2012 - 09.2013
- Managed general office operations for 3 companies including payroll entry, monitoring of deposits and expenditures, and reconciliations
- Prepared and posted standard, adjusting, transfer, allocation, correcting, month-end, year-end, and payroll journal entries to the general ledger
- Maintained Human Resource-related employee files reflecting, salary increases, deductions payroll exceptions, and W-2 withholdings
- Maintained receivables through invoicing, collections, and reconciliations
- Filed payroll, sales, and corporate taxes
- Handled monthly bank account reconciliations
- Drafted monthly financial reports and other reports at management’s request
- Reconciled credit card accounts
- Prepared necessary documentation for external auditors.
Education
Masters in Accounting -
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05.2014
Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting -
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05.2012
Skills
- Sarbanes-Oxley
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Audit Coordination
- GAAP
- Process Improvement
- Meticulous attention to detail
- General ledger accounting
- Recruitment and hiring
- Bank account reconciliations
- AP and AR management
- Month-end reporting
Timeline
Accounting Manager (Interim)
YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth
02.2024 - 05.2024
Accounting Manager
Red Tail Acquisitions, LLC
08.2022 - 06.2023
Accounting Manager
Pinnacle Petroleum Inc.
12.2021 - 07.2022
Accounting Manager
Lone Star Transportation LLC
07.2019 - 01.2021
Accountant II
TBK Bank
03.2018 - 07.2019
Senior Project Accountant
Verdad Real Estate
01.2017 - 03.2018
Accountant II
GM Financial
10.2015 - 12.2016
Senior Cost Accountant (temporary)
Peterbilt
06.2015 - 09.2015
Financial Reporting Staff Accountant
Adecco Group
05.2014 - 06.2015
Staff Accountant
Just Store It- Johnson City
12.2012 - 09.2013
Masters in Accounting -
East Tennessee State University
Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting -
East Tennessee State University
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