Aylin Maria Munoz
Bay Area,California
Summary
Highly-skilled in cost accounting analysis with a background in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Proficient at identifying cost inefficiencies and implementing strategic cost management solutions. Strengths include strong analytical skills, adaptability to evolving industries, and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Impact demonstrated through improved financial performance and optimized business operations in previous roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Analysis
Beckstoffer Vineyards
Napa, California
08.2023 - Current
- Perform complex monthly bank and GL account reconciliations, reducing discrepancies by 20%
- Oversee ACH payments and check deposits, improving cash flow and ensuring accurate financial transactions.
- Monitor and manage intercompany transactions and cash movements totaling up to $5 million monthly, ensuring 100% accurate cross-entity reconciliations and sufficient funds for operational needs.
- Support internal audits by providing detailed reconciliations and documentation, enhancing financial integrity and audit readiness.
- Collaborate with AP and operational teams to ensure accurate recording of COGS and inventory-related transactions.
- Evaluate current close processes and suggest efficiencies, contributing to smoother financial operations.
Cost Accountant
Richmond American Homes
Suisun, California
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted detailed cost variance analysis, identifying budget deviations and implementing corrective actions, reducing direct costs by up to 50% for individual lots.
- Partnered with AP and operations teams to ensure accurate recording of costs, improving accuracy of financial statements.
- Led training sessions for new hires in cost accounting, streamlining onboarding and ensuring adherence to company policies and GAAP.
Project Management Intern
Strong and Hayden
Napa, California
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Created marketing materials using MailChimp, increasing event attendance and brand visibility.
- Supported management with event planning, data reports, and informational communications.
Education
Bachelor of Economics -
University of California, San Diego
San Diego09.2021
Associates of Business Administration -
Napa Valley College
Napa05.2019
Skills
- COGS & Inventory Accounting
- Bank reconciliation
- Cost analysis
- Cash flow management
- Internal auditing
- Inventory management
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Accounting analysis
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Variance Analysis & Financial Reporting
- NetSuite (or similar ERP)
- Enterprise One
- Oracle
- Advanced Excel: VLOOKUP
- Advanced Excel: PivotTables
- Advanced Excel: Macros
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Accounting operations
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Volunteer/Extracurricular
- Business, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Club – Napa, California
- Napa Fire Shelter – Napa, California
Timeline
Accounting Analysis
Beckstoffer Vineyards
08.2023 - Current
Cost Accountant
Richmond American Homes
02.2022 - 06.2023
Project Management Intern
Strong and Hayden
05.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Economics -
University of California, San Diego
Associates of Business Administration -
Napa Valley College
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