Jasmin Carrera
Columbia,MD
Summary
Finance professional with comprehensive background in accounting, ready to contribute to financial management and reporting. Known for accuracy in financial record-keeping and project management. Team collaborator with focus on achieving financial accuracy and supporting dynamic business needs through analytical problem-solving and effective communication. Reliable, dependable, and committed to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Department of Revenue, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
02.2024 - Current
- Prepare and process journal entries, monthly bank reconciliations, and adjustments to maintain accurate financial records
- Use accounting software to prepare documents and financial analysis reports
- Improve financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts
- Process and prepare monthly invoices for numerous government agency Grants and Contracts
- Assist in quarterly closing procedures and reporting
- Manage and report weekly Vehicles for Hire deposits and ensure compliance with agency reports
- Receipt checks that are received into accounting system and maintain proper record keeping and filing
- Assist seniors in preparing federal grant draws for government agencies
Program Specialist II, Grade 21
Department of Police, Montgomery County Government
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained regular communication between departments via email and phone calls to coordinate program logistics
- Received incoming phone calls and contact form submissions and provided timely responses to inquiries
- Utilized Maryland Case Search program to conduct periodic case status updates for all asset forfeiture cases
- Managed tracking log of asset forfeiture seizure case files and property
- Assisted in the preparation of legal document packages for civil judicial forfeitures such as affidavits and other related files
Lead Accounting and Administration Officer
Loccoioni USA Inc.
07.2019 - 02.2023
- Prepared and posted journal entries related to income statement and balance sheet accounts to the general ledger
- Delivered quality results under pressure by prioritizing tasks effectively during high-stress situations or tight deadlines
- Supported department heads through conducting research, preparing reports, and managing various administrative tasks efficiently
- Managed complex scheduling tasks, ensuring that deadlines were met consistently
- Ensured accurate financial reporting by meticulously reviewing expense reports, invoices, and other financial documents
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing new organizational systems
- Consistently paid all vendors in a timely manner and ensured owed credits were applied to payments
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and financial statements
- Prepared and managed customer invoices, payments, and followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances
- Oversaw administrative staffing by recruiting, interviewing and onboarding new personnel
- Assisted third party accountants with tax filings, year-end financial activities, and property tax returns
- Ensured compliance with company policies related to expense reimbursements and invoice payments
- Submitted monthly sales tax report to third party accounting firm
- Worked with insurance providers to complete yearly renewals and ensure ongoing coverage for current employees and manage enrollment documents for new hires
- Processed and reported employee work hours on a weekly basis and recorded monthly payroll expense
- Manage petty cash box disbursements and returns including foreign currency related to trips abroad
- Collected vendor W9s to assist third party accountants in 1099 filing
Head Financial Officer/Treasurer
Central Evangelistico Washington DC
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Analyzed budgets, financial reports, and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing
- Improved budget forecasting accuracy with detailed variance analysis between actual and budgeted figures
- Prepared all disbursement checks for utilities, taxes, reimbursements, rent, and other accounting disbursements ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements and reconcile monthly statements, cash book, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for employees and distributed W2s at year end to employees for tax filing purposes
- Developed and presented financial data, financial statements and variance narratives to Board of Directors and Board of Trustees
- Oversaw bank and investment accounts totaling 5.5 million
- Spearheaded system improvements to automate manual processes, increasing overall finance team productivity and reducing errors
- Mentored junior finance staff members, fostering professional development through ongoing training opportunities and targeted feedback on performance improvement areas
- Educated management and staff on financial management best practices, fostering culture of fiscal responsibility
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Smith School of Business, University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland05.2019
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Adaptability and Time Management
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, QuickBooks, and Oracle JD Edwards
Timeline
Accountant
Department of Revenue, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
02.2024 - Current
Program Specialist II, Grade 21
Department of Police, Montgomery County Government
02.2023 - 02.2024
Lead Accounting and Administration Officer
Loccoioni USA Inc.
07.2019 - 02.2023
Head Financial Officer/Treasurer
Central Evangelistico Washington DC
05.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Smith School of Business, University of Maryland
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