BRENDA SHORTY
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in Accounting with eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Preparer (Seasonal Job)
Jackson Hewitt
01.2025 - Current
- Guided clients through tax preparation process, ensuring accurate filing and maximizing deductions.
- Collect financial records including pay stubs and income statements.
- Input data into tax software, facilitating timely and precise tax submissions.
- Input data into tax software.
- Submit tax documents to agencies such as the IRS.
- Built and maintained client relationships, contributing to business growth and client satisfaction.
Accounting Clerk/Financial Specialist
MELE Associates LLC
01.2026 - 09.2026
- Processed vouchers and payroll reports for OST Federal Agents and staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Managed travel authorizations and supported clerical functions in finance department to facilitate operational efficiency.
- Address customer inquiries promptly to ensure satisfaction. and quickly resolve issues.
- Perform general clerical duties to maintain office operations.
Accounting Specialist
Central New Mexico Community College
09.2023 - 01.2026
- Create accounting records and financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with established standards.
- Perform scheduled reconciliations of general ledger accounts and prepare associated journal entries.
- Reviewed and approved expense reports to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Help maintain internal financial controls and procedures.
- Alerted management to accounting exceptions to safeguard College finances.
- Maintained internal financial controls and procedures to enhance accuracy and compliance.
- Support property control coordinator with processing transfer, disposal, lost/missing/stolen, and computer replacement forms.
- Contribute to all areas of the business office and participate in special projects.
- Executed a variety of additional tasks as necessary to support team operations.
Transplant Financial Specialist
University of New Mexico Hospital
04.2018 - 08.2023
- Evaluate insurance coverage for transplant procedures and medications.
- Obtain authorizations for pre-scheduled procedures to ensure reimbursement.
- Enter accurate data for Prior-Authorization requests.
- Review clinical information against medical terms and codes.
- Clarified payment responsibilities and procedures to patients.
- Resolved issues for transplant patients and living donors, ensuring timely access to care.
- Advocated for patients, serving as liaison between families and healthcare teams to facilitate communication.
- Demonstrated respect and friendliness while assisting patients.
Tax Preparer
H&R Block Tax Services
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Filed tax returns for clients across various tax levels.
- Managed secure storage of tax documents for compliance and confidentiality.
- Evaluated tax filings to identify possible credits and deductions for clients.
- Developed comprehensive tax returns, extensions, and financial planning documents for businesses.
Medical Receptionist
Accountemps
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Scheduled patients, processed check-in/out, and managed billing.
- Handled phone calls and greeted patients.
- Managed incoming phone calls and warmly greeted patients at reception.
- Facilitated completion of medical forms and documentation for efficient patient processing.
- Assisted with medical forms and documentation.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records and organized charts/reports for streamlined information retrieval.
- Provided administrative support to office staff.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Medical Practice Solutions
05.2014 - 05.2017
- Ensured timely processing of claims to minimize delays and enhance cash flow.
- Processed phone payments, resolved insurance issues, and resubmitted incorrect claims to improve claim accuracy.
- Contacted clients with overdue accounts to arrange payment plans and discuss restructuring.
- Reviewed accounts monthly for aging, pursuing collections to recover overdue payments and maintain account integrity.
- Researched and corrected billing variances to ensure system accuracy.
- Worked diligently to ensure timely processing of claims.
Senior Coordinator AP
Cardinal Health
06.2006 - 04.2013
- Processed transactions accurately and on time, ensuring timely reporting and documentation for divisions and suppliers.
- Responded promptly to customer and supplier inquiries, enhancing communication and satisfaction.
- Adapted to procedural and system changes, streamlining transaction processing for improved efficiency.
- Adapted to procedural and system changes for efficient transaction processing.
- Received recognition for outstanding teamwork and commitment to company values. for upholding company values.
- Received “Everyone Matters Award” for upholding company values.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM09-1996
Certificate - Business Occupational Technology
Albuquerque Job Corp
Albuquerque, NM06-1996
Skills
- Financial transactions
- Account Reconciliation
- Client assessment
- Accounting Systems and Software
- Tax law application
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting systems
- Client Relationship Management
Timeline
Accounting Clerk/Financial Specialist
MELE Associates LLC
01.2026 - 09.2026
Tax Preparer (Seasonal Job)
Jackson Hewitt
01.2025 - Current
Accounting Specialist
Central New Mexico Community College
09.2023 - 01.2026
Transplant Financial Specialist
University of New Mexico Hospital
04.2018 - 08.2023
Tax Preparer
H&R Block Tax Services
10.2017 - 04.2018
Medical Receptionist
Accountemps
06.2017 - 09.2017
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Medical Practice Solutions
05.2014 - 05.2017
Senior Coordinator AP
Cardinal Health
06.2006 - 04.2013
Certificate - Business Occupational Technology
Albuquerque Job Corp
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Central New Mexico Community College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Grand Canyon University