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Education
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Certification
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Brenda Quintero

Indio

Summary

Passionate Sr. Accounting Manager with a proven track record at Alianza Coachella Valley, excelling in financial planning and grant administration. Expert in streamlining financial processes and enhancing compliance, while fostering cross-functional collaboration.


Excellent at managing multi-million-dollar budgets and developing strategic financial forecasts, driving organizational success through effective leadership and operational excellence.


Finance professional with strong analytical skills and results-driven mindset. Reliable team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently focused on achieving organizational goals. Skilled in leveraging financial insights to drive strategic decision-making and enhance performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Accounting Manager

Alianza Coachella Valley
01.2023 - Current
  • Oversee financial operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll processing.
  • Manage grant administration and financial reporting to ensure compliance with agreements and regulations.
  • Provide leadership in financial planning and risk management, advising the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
  • Analyzed complex financial data to identify trends, uncover inefficiencies, and inform organizational decision making.
  • Conduct financial forecasting and risk management.
  • Managed multi-million-dollar budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across departments and grants.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support budget development and monitoring.
  • Monitored federal and state grant budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance within the grants and organization policies.
  • Oversaw successful external audits with minimal findings or adjustments needed for compliance purposes.
  • Ensured compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal policies by conducting regular audits and reviews.
  • Evaluated and negotiated contracts, MOUs, and purchases to procure favorable financial terms.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.

Purchasing Support Specialist

Armtec Defense Technologies
03.2018 - 07.2022
  • Developed comprehensive reports on purchasing activities to provide insights into cost savings opportunities and areas for improvement.
  • Provided support during internal audits by ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements related to procurement practices.
  • Played a key role in risk management efforts by monitoring supplier performance, mitigating potential supply chain disruptions, and diversifying the supplier base as needed.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the department by identifying inefficiencies in existing processes.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to reduce operational costs.
  • Implemented innovative supply chain management strategies to streamline procurement process and standardized procedures.
  • Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts..
  • Maintained POs and all documentation for all purchases.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Armtec Defense Technologies
06.2011 - 03.2018
  • Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
  • Facilitated dispute resolution between company departments and vendors regarding payment issues or discrepancies in invoicing.
  • Contributed to year-end closing process by ensuring all outstanding payables were accurately recorded and settled promptly.
  • Maintained compliance with internal controls and external regulations related to accounts payable processes.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements by providing accurate accounts payable information.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy through diligent reconciliation of vendor statements and company records.
  • Improved cash flow management by negotiating favorable payment terms with suppliers.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
12-2023

Associate of Arts - Accounting

College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA
05-2011

Skills

  • Financial planning
  • Financial forecasting
  • Preparing budgets
  • Financial and operational reporting
  • Strategic planning
  • Financial audits
  • Grant accounting
  • Operations and budget management
  • Internal controls
  • Staff training and development
  • Project finance
  • Improving financial process management

Certification

  • CNP - Certified Notary Public

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sr. Accounting Manager

Alianza Coachella Valley
01.2023 - Current

Purchasing Support Specialist

Armtec Defense Technologies
03.2018 - 07.2022

Accounts Payable Specialist

Armtec Defense Technologies
06.2011 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

California State University, San Bernardino

Associate of Arts - Accounting

College of The Desert