Cristina Martinez
Metropolitan Fresno,CA
Summary
I have nearly 20 years of work experience as an Accounting professional representing firms as their Controller. I assist businesses with bank and credit card reconciliations, payroll, financial analysis, financial reporting, Journal Entries, Initial Accounting setups and structure of QuickBooks, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. I have a vast knowledge of Photography, Investment, Real Estate, Construction, Party Planning, Hospitality and Tourism, Healthcare, Non-Profits, Churches, and more. 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
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Bookkeeper
Ratzlaff, Tamberi & Wong
08.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and business expense processing.
- Maintained accurate historical records.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Worked with senior accounting staff to prepare financial documents and reports such as bills and invoices, year-end analysis, budgets, financial records, and financial statements.
- Developed effective systems for charting financial transactions for several Clients.
- Reviewed account discrepancies and proposed courses of action to minimize losses.
- Maintained general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Airman
US Navy
05.2022 - 05.2023
- As an Aviation Maintenance Administrationman I performed technical, managerial, and supported duties required by the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program
- Prepared aircraft and maintenance related correspondence
- Maintained directive control and custody records, control forms, and reporting requirements
- Planned, programmed, and coordinated schedule and unscheduled maintenance tasks and the incorporation of changes and modifications on and to the aircraft, aeronautical equipment and support equipment
- Coordinated squadron and activity maintenance reporting requirements and recommended changes to maintenance policies and procedures
- Operated the Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS)
- Input, verified and validated data pertaining to the history, operation, maintenance, configuration, receipt, and transfer of naval aircraft, related aeronautical equipment, and components installed on those equipments
- Maintained operations department flight data historical files and aviator data
- Maintained data integrity between operations and maintenance departments
- Managed data integrity between operation and maintenance departments
- Maintained and managed logbooks records by auditing between OOMA, NALCOMIS, and logbooks to ensure accuracy for the aircraft parts, flight hours, intervals, and dates
- Provided support and assistance to organizational staff areas.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Founder
SPARKLELINK LLC
03.2013 - 03.2022
- Represented companies as their Financial Controller by performing various duties such as maintaining a documented system of accounting policies and procedures, managing outsourced functions, overseeing the operations of the accounting department, ensuring timely payment of accounts payable and collection of accounts receivable, processing payroll, completing bank reconciliations, maintaining the chart of accounts, issuing financial statements, coordinating the preparation of the annual report, calculating and issuing financial and operating metrics, managing the production of the annual budget and forecasts, providing financial analyses, coordinating with external auditors for the annual audit, monitoring debt levels and compliance with debt covenants, and complying with government reporting requirements and tax filings.
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Sky Bookkeeping, LLC
02.2007 - 12.2012
- Performed various bookkeeping tasks including managing a full accounting system, handling accounts payable and accounts receivable, processing payroll, generating financial reports, conducting QuickBooks analysis and audits, providing QuickBooks training, offering consulting services, and assisting with new business setups.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc - Accounting
University of Phoenix
09.2023
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS - Business/Commerce, General
University of Phoenix
07.2020
Skills
- QuickBooks
- Peachtree
- Bookkeeping
- Understanding of Taxes
- Inventory Reconciliation
- Financial Report Production
- Account Reconciliation
- Data Entry
Certification
- QuickBooks Pro Advisor
- QuickBooks Online Certified
- Income Tax Preparation
Languages
English (Native or Bilingual)
Portuguese (Native or Bilingual)
Spanish (Native or Bilingual)
Timeline
Senior Bookkeeper
Ratzlaff, Tamberi & Wong
08.2023 - Current
Airman
US Navy
05.2022 - 05.2023
Founder
SPARKLELINK LLC
03.2013 - 03.2022
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Sky Bookkeeping, LLC
02.2007 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS - Business/Commerce, General
University of Phoenix