Accounting professional with extensive experience in financial record maintenance and account reconciliation. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while enhancing internal controls. Skilled in managing accounts payable and receivable, along with budget administration, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Technician
Bureau of Trust Funds Administration
Albuquerque
02.2006 - Current
Screened Tribal accounts receivable, accounts payable and processing general ledger transactions
Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to account statement each month
Organized general ledger with accuracy and within time constraints
Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy
Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly Tribal or Individual Indian accounts and tracked expenses
Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling Tribal/Individual Indian Money accounts and organizing information into accounting software
Streamlined daily reporting entry, enhancing accuracy and efficiency of record keeping
Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses, ensuring compliance with financial controls
Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers/beneficiaries and vendors
Assisted with the coordination, analysis, and development of agreements, contracts, and other plans with the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration.
Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks
Worked with interdisciplinary and interagency teams to ensure compliance with BTFA policy and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Conducted quality control checks on trust records to ensure accuracy and compliance
Evaluated active Individual Indian Money (IIM) account financial transactions for compliance with the Secretary's fiduciary trust funds management policies and procedures
Ensured compliance with Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act and regulations to maintain confidentiality of records, documents, and trust funds
Presented audit findings to accounting manager, highlighting key discrepancies and ensuring accuracy
Proficient in Trust Asset Accounting Management System (TAAMS), Trust Fund Accounting System (TFAS), ProTrac, Service Manager, Trust Fund Accounting System Innovest
Through clear communication, established productive partnership with other field offices, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and Tribal offices
Performed specific accounting and financial service functions, including verification and maintenance of accounts and accounting data using Office of the Special Trustee systems, Inno Trust Financial Accounting System, Trust Asset Accounting System (TAAMS), HP Service Manager, and Indian Trust System Query (ITSQ)
Conducted quality control checks on trust records to ensure accuracy and compliance
Accounts Maintenance Clerk
Department of Interior
Albuquerque
04.2004 - 02.2006
Maintained organized physical and digital filing systems to ensure efficient access to records
Monitored and updated filing systems to meet organization standards
Developed and monitored filing systems that improved record retrieval speed and accuracy
Located and retrieved requested documents in accordance with established policies
Reviewed files to ensure accuracy and completeness, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests
Tacked incoming and outgoing files and materials and maintained accurate records for potential discrepancies
Maintained log books and spreadsheets documenting file data and storage receipts
Prepared new files and assigned tracking identification numbers, resulting in faster retrievals
Identified and corrected inconsistencies in filing systems for increased accuracy
Assisted with document scanning and imaging projects to support accurate file back-up
Compiled and inventoried documents for archival
Oversaw management of sensitive and confidential files, ensuring compliance with data security protocols
Restored old files and archived completed files for future reference
Examined, categorized, and sorted incoming documents
Input data into spreadsheets and databases
Assisted staff with special assignments and ad hoc projects
Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities
Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports
Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties
Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities
Managed incoming correspondence to enhance employee performance and reduce time spent on processing and responding
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution of office staff
Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters to appropriate staff
Utilize office management software to record and track customer information
Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness for office staff
Prepared excel spreadsheets to disburse the funds and land to the rightful heirs per probate order
Prepared work tickets to disburse the funds and cap and close the estate account
Prepared work tickets to disburse the funds and cap and close the estate account
Education
MBA - MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZ
12-2025
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration in Accounting
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
02-2023
Skills
Accounting and bookkeeping
Financial management
Account reconciliation
Record reconciliation
Transaction management
Transaction coding
Cash disbursements
Ledger entries and journal entries
Budget analysis
Audit tracking
Document microfilming
Financial document review
Data entry
File maintenance
File setup
Monetary transactions
Workflow enhancement
Project maintenance
Effective planning
Department collaboration
Precision and accuracy
Corrective actions
Proactive self-motivation
Microsoft Office proficiency
Writing skills
Correspondence writing
Customer service
Microsoft Office proficiency
Correspondence writing
Document microfilming
Financial document review
Timeline
Accounting Technician
Bureau of Trust Funds Administration
02.2006 - Current
Accounts Maintenance Clerk
Department of Interior
04.2004 - 02.2006
MBA - MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration in Accounting