Denise Macias
Ontario,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and goal-driven financial analyst with knowledge of budget development and accounting experience for a public water agency. Proficient in utilizing financial analysis techniques, software tools such as SAP and Excel, and regulatory compliance to drive informed decision-making.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Analyst
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
03.2023 - Current
- Generate budget variance reports quarterly to investigate reasons behind variances and recommend adjustments.
- Prepare monthly Financial Affairs report, which analyzes trends and changes in investment portfolio, cash positions, agency compositions, and yield comparisons.
- Provide weekly cash flow analysis reports to executive management.
- Developed interactive financial dashboard with Excel to display real-time budget-to-actuals information for executive management.
- Monitor and analyze bank activities including receipts, disbursements, balances, and projected cash flow requirements.
- Assisted in the development and review of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Agency financial statements.
- Participate in formulating and implementing the Agency's annual $450 million-dollar operating and capital project budgets.
- Coordinate staffing and labor distribution budgets and performed analyses of ongoing operations, proposals, and new initiatives.
- Coordinate and conduct yearly rate study surveys to understand usage patterns, and evaluate pricing structures.
Accounting Technician
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable for a government agency, including receiving, processing, and verifying 1,000+ invoices per month through 2-way and 3-way matching.
- Reviewed and processed million-dollar payments of vendor invoices, accounts payable check requests, and employee reimbursements, adhering to Agency policies and procedures.
- Developed and documented accounts payable procedures and guidelines, contributing to the enhancement of internal controls and standardization of processes.
- Increased team productivity by providing ongoing training and support for accounting staff members.
- Participated in month-end closing procedures, including preparing and posting journal entries to correct general ledger accounts.
Accounting Intern
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted in implementation of new accounting ERP software to streamline and improve invoice payment time by 75%.
- Conducted thorough verification and review of invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation to validate the accuracy of billing details and resolve discrepancies.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
- Assisted in streamlining financial processes for improved efficiency through automation implementation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA12.2022
Skills
- Financial Modeling, Reporting, and Forecasting
- Budget Development
- Proficiency in ERP Software such as SAP and Esker
- Communication & Collaboration Skills
- Variance Analysis
- Investment Analysis
Certification
- Real Estate License - Expected May 2024
- Certificate in Financial Modeling and Valuation, Microsoft Excel
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
03.2023 - Current
Accounting Technician
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
05.2022 - 03.2023
Accounting Intern
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
02.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Finance
California State University - Fullerton
- Real Estate License - Expected May 2024
- Certificate in Financial Modeling and Valuation, Microsoft Excel
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