Darcie Mena
Inglewood,CA
Summary
Versatile professional adept in financial analysis, audit support, account reconciliations and collections. Proficient in preparing financial statements, monitoring controls and completing closings. Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and diligent.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accounting Manager
Hourglass Cosmetics
Los Angeles, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Managed month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Led special projects, such as system implementations and process redesigns, to enhance accounting operations and efficiency.
- Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
- Assisted with external audits conducted by independent auditors.
- Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Implemented internal controls over accounting processes to protect company assets from fraud or misappropriation.
- Created ad hoc reports requested by senior management as needed.
Senior Fund Accountant
Renewable Resource Group
Los Angeles, CA
12.2020 - 02.2023
- Reconciled investment portfolios, generating shareholder allocations, incentives, and fee calculations for financial management.
- Assisted in the preparation of investor documents, such as capital calls.
- Analyzed fund requests and managed fund distributions.
- Maintained fund portfolios, bookkeeping and records based on GAAP.
Accounting Associate
Julien's Auctions
Culver City, CA
04.2011 - 11.2020
- Oversaw the documentation and reporting of expenses, sales, and other transactions.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances through diligent follow-up and negotiation efforts.
- Maintained accurate and complete financial, employee, and vendor records.
- Reviewed and verified the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
- Resolved billing discrepancies with vendors or customers promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA12.2020
Skills
- GAAP
- General ledger management
- Sales tax reporting
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Lease accounting
- Financial reporting
- Foreign currency transactions
- Month-end closing
Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Certification
- Accounting Certificate from UCLA
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant (In-Process)
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual
- Spanish, Native or Bilingual
Personal Information
Title: Accountant
Timeline
Senior Accounting Manager
Hourglass Cosmetics
02.2023 - Current
Senior Fund Accountant
Renewable Resource Group
12.2020 - 02.2023
Accounting Associate
Julien's Auctions
04.2011 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Mount Saint Mary's University
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