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Jennifer L. Aldana

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dynamic Senior Tax Accountant with extensive experience at United Pacific, excelling in tax preparation and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in reducing risk exposure through meticulous sales tax auditing and internal reconciliation. Strong analytical skills complemented by effective communication, driving successful collaboration across departments to enhance financial accuracy and compliance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Tax Accountant

United Pacific
Long Beach, CA
11.2022 - Current
  • Prepare and file in-house and use tax returns across CO, NV, CA, OR, and WA in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Conduct self-audits for sales and use taxes to ensure accurate documentation, reducing risk exposure, and supporting accurate assessments.
  • Create and maintain monthly amortization schedules to ensure accurate expense recognition and support timely, well-documented journal entry proposals in line with accounting standards.
  • Manage full-cycle general ledger processes, including preparation and documentation of monthly journal entries.
  • Research and resolve discrepancies in tax liabilities and filings, coordinating with internal departments and external authorities.
  • Monitor and process property tax payments (secured and unsecured), ensuring timely submission, and avoiding penalties.
  • Perform monthly internal account reconciliation.
  • Stay ahead of tax law changes and advise on compliance implications for the business.

Senior CAM Accountant

Douglas Emmett
Santa Monica, CA
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Managed common area maintenance (CAM) operating expense calculations for a portfolio of office and retail properties.
  • Analyzed lease agreements to extract billing terms and ensure alignment with tenant invoicing.
  • Conducted annual expense reconciliations, including gross-up, expense cap, and floor adjustments.
  • Investigated variances and collaborated with internal departments to resolve billing disputes and tenant questions.
  • Supported finance leadership in preparing documentation for budget forecasting and lease audits.

AR Specialist/Accountant

Stability Healthcare
Long Beach, CA
02.2021 - 07.2022
  • Processed high-volume customer payments, ensuring correct application, and reducing unapplied cash by over 20%.
  • Monitored AR aging, reconciled unapplied balance, and reduced overdue invoices through proactive outreach.
  • Oversaw end-to-end VMS (Vendor Management System) invoicing, ensuring compliance with client-specific billing rules and audit requirements.
  • Investigated and corrected discrepancies in time reporting.
  • Assisted in financial close processes, including accruals, prepaid adjustments, and ledger maintenance.
  • Lead training sessions for new AR team members, standardizing procedures, and improving onboarding efficiency.

Analyst Lease Administration

Unibail- Rodamco
Los Angeles, CA
02.2018 - 12.2020
  • Oversaw tenant billing and collections for a portfolio of retail tenants, ensuring the accurate application of lease terms.
  • Used JD Edwards E1 to manage accounts, process payments, document disputes, and track communications.
  • Evaluated tenant financial risk and recommended bad debt reserve adjustments based on payment history and business performance.
  • Coordinated payment plans and settlement agreements in collaboration with legal, leasing, and finance teams.
  • Created detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to provide visibility into collection performance and aging trends.
  • Identified and implemented process improvements that reduced manual effort and increased AR Team accuracy.

Staff Accountant I

F. Gavina & Sons, Inc
Vernon, CA
03.2014 - 02.2018
  • Supported monthly and year-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling bank accounts, and managing intercompany transactions.
  • Applied ACH and credit card payments to open customer invoices; ensured timely reconciliation within Oracle ERP.
  • Compiled and analyzed expense reports across departments, ensuring accurate allocation to appropriate General Ledger (GL) accounts.
  • Collaborated with AP to ensure W-9 compliance and accurate vendor payments.
  • Reconciled multiple bank accounts, including those for Gavina Gourmet Coffee and Don Francisco Traders, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting of cash balances.
  • Acted as a liaison between stores and the credit department; investigated and resolved payment and delivery discrepancies, improving interdepartmental workflows.
  • Performed daily data entry of customer payments into Oracle, ensuring up-to-date receivables, and accurate client account records.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Mount St. Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022

Bachelor of Art - Business Administration, Accounting

Los Angeles, CA
05.2014

Skills

  • Tax preparation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Sales tax auditing
  • General ledger management
  • Amortization scheduling
  • Internal reconciliation
  • Auditing experience

Timeline

Senior Tax Accountant

United Pacific
11.2022 - Current

Senior CAM Accountant

Douglas Emmett
08.2022 - 10.2022

AR Specialist/Accountant

Stability Healthcare
02.2021 - 07.2022

Analyst Lease Administration

Unibail- Rodamco
02.2018 - 12.2020

Staff Accountant I

F. Gavina & Sons, Inc
03.2014 - 02.2018

Master of Business Administration -

Mount St. Mary's University

Bachelor of Art - Business Administration, Accounting

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