Knowledgeable Accountant, with robust background in financial analysis and reporting. Successfully managed complex accounting tasks, contributing to optimization of financial processes and compliance. Demonstrated expertise in general ledger management and financial statement preparation.
Work History
Client Accountant
7 Months
SPRCHRGR | 11.2025 - 06.2026
Provided thorough bookkeeping and accounting services to support client financial management.
Conducted financial reporting and analysis, providing actionable recommendations to clients
Daily client bookkeeping managing A/R, A/P, Sales, CR and Disbursements
Performed monthly reconciliations of vendor, bank, and credit card statements to ensure accuracy
Balance sheet accounts i.e. petty cash, payroll liabilities and loans
Processed and posted client payroll, ensuring timely and accurate employee compensation
Month-end closing reporting and processing
Tax compliance, assisting with documentation and preparation for filing
Internal Auditor
7 Years 9 Months
Helen Of Troy Ltd | 01.2018 - 10.2025
Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls, and tested compliance to ensure adherence to internal policies.
Produced comprehensive audit reports that highlighted key findings and supported informed decision-making.
Documented actionable recommendations to strengthen internal controls and mitigate identified risks.
Guided departments in developing remediation plans based on audit findings and recommendations. Prepared audit programs and documentation in alignment with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
Produced audit reports.
Senior Staff Accountant
4 Years 11 Months
Helen of Troy Ltd. | 01.2013 - 12.2017
Executed monthly royalty calculations and managed quarterly payments. Oversee all Royalty matters to the extent of monthly accruals, Forecast, Budget, Reconciliation, Quarterly payments, Licensor reporting, etc.
Responsible for Monthly Royalty calculation and quarterly payments. Oversee all Royalty matters to the extent of monthly accruals, Forecast, Budget, Reconciliation, Quarterly payments, Licensor reporting, etc.
Executed the calculation of Capital Cost Charge allocation.
Recorded intercompany billings and managed aspects of intercompany transactions across divisions.
Maintained capital assets, depreciation schedules and preparing North America and Corporate Fixed Assets Roll-forwards.
Assisted with internal and external audit requirements by preparing requested schedules and complying with Sarbanes-Oxley standards.
International Financial Accountant
1 Year 1 Month
Helen of Troy Ltd. | 07.2008 - 08.2009
Managed the monthly closing process for three Latin American countries and maintained accounting ledgers, performing monthly reviews of account reconciliations and journal entries.
Approved all journal entries and accruals prepared by general ledger accountants and managed the month-end closing process.
Oversaw general accounting processes for inter-company transactions, fixed assets, and financial reporting across all entities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Oversee the General Accounting processes of Inter-company, Fixed assets and Accounting and financial reporting of all entities.
Prepared monthly and annual financial statements, balance sheets, and forecasts accurately and timely, assisting Director of Finance for Latin America with budget projections and audits.
Staff Accountant/ Assistant Controller
8 Months
PAYLESS CAR SALES, INC. | 01.2007 - 09.2007
Coordinated all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. Ensure accurate and timely payments on a weekly basis, and proper record of all daily AR transactions.
Administered Payroll by preparing and filing governmental weekly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.
Created and maintained various MS Excel spreadsheets reports for accounts and financial analysis and schedules as requested by the Controller.
Assisted with year-end audit by preparing various work papers for our auditors.
Assisted on the daily bank reconciliation process.
Supported year-end audit by preparing detailed work papers for auditors.
Accounting Administrator
1 Year 8 Months
W. SILVER RECYCLING | 01.2005 - 09.2006
Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, billing, bank reconciliation, and file maintenance to ensure accurate financial records.
Responsible for monthly bank statement and inter-company reconciliation.
Accounts Payable; responsible for matching purchase orders and proper backup to all vendor invoices, provided General Ledger coding for all payables, and responsible for posting payable batches to the General Ledger. Maintained accurate supplier for annual 1099s.
Accounts Receivable; calculated daily checks, prepared daily bank deposits, and applied all payments. Requested approval for discrepancies on payments to make proper adjustments.
Billing: responsible for entering and processing the billing for all customers.
Processed customer billing accurately: responsible for entering and processing the billing for all customers.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY | Las Cruces, NM | 12-2004
Skills
Accounts payable and receivable
Payroll processing
Cash flow management
Tax compliance
Accounting: QuickBooks
Oracle
Hyperion
Office Applications: Word processing
Excel
PowerPoint
Financial apps
Accomplishments
Over 15 years of experience as a highly structured accountant; effective at multitasking and working under pressure to accomplish overall objectives.
Expertise in all aspects of accounting, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, Fixed Asset Activity, Royalty Procedures, Bank reconciliation and Financial Reporting.
Exceptional interpersonal skills that contribute to a friendly and efficient working environment for clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
Effective working alone or as a cooperative team member.