Hugo Aguilar
Elverta
Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented accounting professional with over 13 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, account reconciliation, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in managing full-cycle accounting operations, analyzing complex financial data, and implementing internal controls to improve efficiency and accuracy. Proven ability to support both public and private sector organizations with a strong focus on integrity, transparency, and fiscal accountability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant 1 (Specialist)
Employment Development Department
07.2023 - Current
- Performed routine and complex semi-professional accounting duties under the supervision of the Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor).
- Supported Claims Processing and Benefit Payment Control functions, including fraud prevention and detection, overpayment establishment, and account maintenance.
- Ensured the integrity of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund by providing assistance to claimants and employers and maintaining accurate UI account records.
- Conducted advanced monetary eligibility determinations and adjustments related to UI and Disability Insurance (DI) programs.
- Analyzed information from federal, state, and departmental databases to determine appropriate actions for claims and benefits control.
- Applied sound judgment in resolving complex issues related to claim processing and benefit eligibility.
- Conducted routine and advanced accounting duties in support of Claims Processing and Benefit Payment Control operations.
- Investigated and established overpayments and implemented fraud prevention and detection measures.
- Determined and adjusted monetary eligibility in complex cases for UI and Disability Insurance (DI) programs.
- Analyzed data from federal, state, and internal sources to support claims resolution and policy compliance.
- Delivered support to both employers and claimants regarding benefit eligibility, overpayments, and account discrepancies.
Accountant
JC Electrical
Roseville
04.2020 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: Roseville, CA
- Established and maintained automated and manual accounting records, post receipts and turn-ins and performed dues-ins and dues-outs accounting.
- Processed both outgoing and incoming payments and invoices.
- Kept records current and accurate with skilled reconciliations and variance resolutions.
- Analyzed documentation and standard financial statements for accuracy.
- Reconciled company credit cards, expense accounts and other expenses and financial records.
- Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
- Entered invoices into account software, updated accounts and identified aging balanced ready for collections activities.
- Managed accounts accurately through detailed revenue reporting.
- Roseville, CA
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Robert Half - VSSI International
West Sacramento
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: West Sacramento, CA
- Entered and processed invoices daily.
- Posted cash, credit cards, and checks and adjustments to A/R accounts.
- Performed Close out Month End (cash, credit cards, cash, ACH payments, and checks).
- Reconciled Aging Reports monthly.
- Filed, scanned, and emailed invoices and/or other documents to customers.
- Entered invoices for vendors in VSSI & VSSE.
- Processed Purchase Orders for payment.
- Assisted Accounts Payable Manager on special projects.
- Processed & Coded Construction Invoices into Vista.
- Filed payment vouchers for VSSI & VSSE.
- West Sacramento, CA
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Western Health Advantage
Sacramento
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: Sacramento, CA
- Managed Groups Accounts (Dignity Health, Woodland School Unified, and Dixon School Unified) which includes posting and reconciling significant sums and resolving discrepancies.
- Consumers service, Individual and Groups Accounts daily.
- Assisted and educated customers about company processes.
- Assisted Senior Specialist with PPO accounts and Schedule A's (HMO).
- Ran & Reconciled HMO & PPO Aging Reports.
- Processed Individual & Groups payments over the phone.
- Sacramento, CA
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Robert Half Inc. - Covered California
Sacramento
04.2014 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: Sacramento, CA
- Performed audits of operational and financial areas to check compliance.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Audit results presented to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
- Reconciled company credit cards, expense accounts and other expenses and financial records.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Sacramento, CA
Accounting Assistant
Capitol Real Estate Group, Inc.
Visalia
09.2010 - 03.2013
- Company Overview: Visalia, CA
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Reconciled company credit cards, expense accounts and other expenses and financial records.
- Utilized automation system to process payments and invoices to streamline transactions.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation.
- Visalia, CA
Education
Full Charge Bookkeeper - Finance
Milan Institute
Visalia, CA09.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CASome College (No Degree) - Accounting
Ashford University
San Diego, CASkills
- Good organizational skills
- Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
- Strong personal computer knowledge
- Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively
- Knowledge with excel, word, outlook and other programs
- Account Reconciliation
- Documentation and Reporting
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Payment Processing
- Client Relations
- Month-End Documentation
- CALSTAR
Accomplishments
- Completed Financial Accounting Course, Sacramento City College Milan Institute - Visalia, CA
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Created a highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accountant 1 (Specialist)
Employment Development Department
07.2023 - Current
Accountant
JC Electrical
04.2020 - 06.2023
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Robert Half - VSSI International
08.2019 - 02.2020
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Western Health Advantage
05.2018 - 04.2019
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Robert Half Inc. - Covered California
04.2014 - 08.2017
Accounting Assistant
Capitol Real Estate Group, Inc.
09.2010 - 03.2013
Full Charge Bookkeeper - Finance
Milan Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Sacramento City College
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Ashford University
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