Open To Work
Daniela PEREZ
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting and finance professional with 15+ years of experience in private club and hospitality accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, budgeting support, and systems implementation. Proven success leading accounting operations, improving financial processes, managing audits, and implementing accounting software solutions. Strong leadership, training, and cross-functional communication skills with expertise in club management systems, month-end close, and financial controls. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Implementation Specialist
Jonas Club Software
Markham, ON, Canada
04.2024 - 05.2026
- Configure, implement, train, and support the Jonas Club Software for 500+ clients, both remotely and onsite.
- Collaborate with General Managers, Controllers, F&B Managers, Banquet Directors, and Golf/Tennis Professionals to evaluate operational workflows and customize software solutions to club needs.
- Manage software implementation timelines, training milestones, and project deliverables while maintaining projects within budgeted hours.
- Train users on 30+ software modules/programs including Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Bank Reconciliations, Membership Billing, POS, Financial Reporting, Inventory Management, Credit Books, Gift Certificates, Banquet & Event Registration, Dining Reservations, Courts Booking, Tee Time Management, and Sales Reporting.
- Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical users while maintaining strong client relationships and customer satisfaction.
Assistant Controller
Burlingame Country Club
Hillsborough, California
01.2018 - 04.2023
- Performed basic Controller responsibilities during an 8-week interim leadership period.
- Onboarded new Controller in all relevant areas such as Club Software, Reporting, Payroll timecards, Annual Audit Reconciliations, Membership matters and processes, Inventories, Prepaid Supplies, Annual and Summer Club Events and Programs, Online ACH payments, Remote Deposits, Annual Employee Bonuses, Club Policies.
Accounting Assistant
Burlingame Country Club
Hillsborough, California
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Processed monthly billing of 600+ members including Reciprocal Clubs while ensuring timely collection of membership dues before the 25th of every month.
- Mastered the posting of monthly and recurring Journal Entries, including setting up prepaid expenses.
- Reconciled General Operating, Payroll and Petty Cash Bank accounts.
- Resolved member account inquiries, reducing the revenue loss by 20% when minimizing unnecessary member credits.
- Reviewed and approved ACH batch payments and supported electronic payment processing.
- Prepared and filed monthly and quarterly sales tax returns.
- Coordinated weekly accounts payable check runs and processed manual payments as required.
Accounting Assistant
Rollin J. Lobaugh
South San Francisco, California
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Managed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes for 200+ Customers and 300+ Vendors.
- Processed Weekly AP Check Runs and Maintained Vendor Payment Records.
- Reconciled Monthly Bank Statements and Prepared Bank Deposits.
- Maintained Cash Receipt Entres and generated Monthly Sales Commission, Sales Tax and Aged Receivable Reports.
Education
Managerial and Financial Accounting
College of San Mateo
San MateoGED - undefined
Adult Education
South San FranciscoBusiness Administration Career
ITO, University
MexicoSkills
- Highly detail oriented, efficient, and professional with experience in the accounting field for over 15 years
- Tremendously experience with in the Club and Hospitality industry needs for over 15 years
- Excellent teacher and professional trainer with high attention to detail, patience and listening skills to individual and team groups
- Concise, accurate and detail oriented; perform independent decisions and supports special, big and small projects as needed
- Prioritize workload, self-manage projects and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook)
- Jonas Club Management Software
- Novatime
- Paylocity
- JobBOSS Software
Accomplishments
- Led the implementation of new Clubs Software across two Club locations and supported deployments for two additional Clubs. Managed system configuration, workflow design, staff training, and successful go-live execution.
- Spearheaded the implementation of AvidXchange, reducing invoice processing time by 90%, decreasing manual data entry by 98%, and lowering processing costs by 60% while improving remote accessibility and approval workflows.
- Directed financial operations for a high-volume annual golf tournament betting event involving 200+ participants and $35K+ in cash transactions. Managed finance staff, live betting operations, cash flow, and same-day reconciliation with zero discrepancies for three consecutive years.
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Software Implementation Specialist
Jonas Club Software
04.2024 - 05.2026
Assistant Controller
Burlingame Country Club
01.2018 - 04.2023
Accounting Assistant
Burlingame Country Club
01.2009 - 01.2017
Accounting Assistant
Rollin J. Lobaugh
01.2007 - 01.2009
Business Administration Career
ITO, University
GED - undefined
Adult Education
Managerial and Financial Accounting
College of San Mateo