Eliud Garza
Brownsville,Texas
Summary
To obtain an accounting position that allows me to apply my skills, knowledge, and experience while contributing to the company’s success and advancing my professional growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance & Grants Coordinator
Good Neighbor Settlement House
Brownsville, TX
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Oversee pre- and post-award processes, ensuring all grants and related documentation comply with established guidelines.
- Ensures grant funds are managed and utilized in compliance with grantor terms, financial regulations, and record-keeping requirements.
- Oversee reimbursement reviews, financial reporting, and budgeting processes to maximize the effective use of grant funding.
- Ensure all organizational and grant procedures adhere to established policies and comply with grant regulations.
Finance Coordinator
SAMMinistries Inc.
San Antonio, TX
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Accounts Payable & Credit Card Reconciliations
- Grant Invoicing & Supporting Documentation
- Monthly reporting to government agencies.
- Managed budgeting and forecasting processes to enhance financial planning accuracy.
- Oversaw grant management processes, optimizing funding allocation and tracking expenditures.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent record-keeping and thorough documentation practices.
Grant Accountant
First Day Foundation
San Antonio, TX
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Ensures compliance with post award grant accounting, budget modification, accounts receivable function multi company non-profit organizations.
- Streamlined reconciliation processes between grants accounting systems and general ledger entries.
- Managed grant budgeting and allocation processes to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
- Developed financial reports for stakeholders, detailing grant expenditures and variances.
21st Century Site Coordinator
Brownsville Independent School District
Brownsville, TX
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Coordinator afterschool program activities, budget, payroll, hired teachers for the program, data entry, submit important information to TEA and follow grant requirements.
Substitute Teacher
Brownsville Independent School District
Brownsville, TX
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Follow lesson plan the teacher has left for the day
- Give and assist students the assignments they need to do for the day
- Escort students to Lunch, P.E., Library, or Computer Lab as assigned
Education
BBA - Accountancy
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville, TX12-2020
High School Diploma -
Lopez High School
Brownsville, TX06-2008
Skills
- QuickBooks, Financial Edge, Sage Intact, & Microsoft Office 365
- Quality assurance
- Policy and procedure modification
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Business administration
- Accounts reconciliation
- Problem-solving
- Financial management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Compliance & Grants Coordinator
Good Neighbor Settlement House
05.2025 - 05.2026
Finance Coordinator
SAMMinistries Inc.
06.2024 - 11.2024
Grant Accountant
First Day Foundation
04.2023 - 03.2024
21st Century Site Coordinator
Brownsville Independent School District
09.2021 - 03.2023
Substitute Teacher
Brownsville Independent School District
01.2019 - 09.2021
BBA - Accountancy
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
High School Diploma -
Lopez High School