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Erica Rivas
Accountant
Hobbs,NM
Summary
Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Forensic Accounting
Federal Bureau Of Investigation, FBI
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
Audit Manager
American Campus Communities
Dripping Springs, TX
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Trained and mentored department staff on policies and procedures to establish strong foundation for client development and service activities.
- Conducted strategic and technical reviews to verify compliance with quality control standards, schedule constraints and budget parameters.
- Communicated with clients to engage in cross-selling and upselling activities and improve business generation results.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
Coast Accounting
NMJC Accounting
Hobbs, NM
01.2017 - 02.2019
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Itemized taxpayer expenses to identify maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
- Modified comprehensive reporting to reflect changing financial structure.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lovington High School
Lovington, NM 08.2012 - 05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Accountant
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM 08.2015 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
Oklahoma University
Norman, OK 05.2023 - Current
Skills
Account reconciliation specialist
Intuit QuickBooks specialist
Calculating liabilities
SAP expertise
Superior attention to detail
Financial Management
Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Interests
Arts
Travel
Volunteer Work
Timeline
Master of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
Oklahoma University
05.2023 - Current
Forensic Accounting
Federal Bureau Of Investigation, FBI
09.2021 - Current
Audit Manager
American Campus Communities
07.2019 - 08.2021
Coast Accounting
NMJC Accounting
01.2017 - 02.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Accountant
New Mexico Junior College
08.2015 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Lovington High School
08.2012 - 05.2016