JESSICA CONTRERAS
Brooklyn
Summary
Finance Coordinator experienced in finance and accounting services. Resolved billing and contract discrepancies through collaboration and research, while managing payroll, auditing, and expense accounting. Focused on planning and controlling budgets to deliver effective financial solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Coordinator
Cassena Care
Brooklyn
09.2025 - Current
- Coordinated budgeting processes for departmental needs and initiatives.
- Managed financial records and transactions for healthcare operations.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management review.
- Assisted in preparing financial reports for management review.
- Oversaw invoice processing and ensured timely payments to vendors.
- Managed daily banking activities including deposits, withdrawals, transfers.
- Conducted regular reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable.
- Performed cash flow analysis to forecast future budgeting needs.
- Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies promptly.
- Provided support in reconciling discrepancies between bank statements and internal ledgers.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Researched and prepared reports required by management or governmental agencies.
Pension Benefit Specialist
Marshall And Moss/Local 153 Pension
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted members with pension inquiries and provided detailed benefit explanations.
- Managed employee benefits enrollment and eligibility verification processes.
- Reviewed and processed claims to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
- Resolved member issues by investigating concerns and providing timely solutions.
- Processed benefit enrollment forms, changes, and terminations.
- Coordinated open enrollment activities including meetings and communication campaigns.
- Monitored compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employee benefits.
- Processed invoices from vendors providing services related to benefit administration.
Clerical Associate
Coney Island Hospital
Brooklyn
02.2008 - 09.2022
- Boosted team morale with effective communication skills, fostering a positive work environment conducive to productivity.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive client information, adhering to company policies and legal regulations.
- Assisted clients in understanding service offerings clearly, helping them make informed decisions regarding available options that best suit their needs.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge of industry trends, enabling the provision of relevant advice and guidance to clients.
- Reviewed insurance and claims documents to verify required information and secure any missing data for settlements.
- Created payroll reports, tax forms and other financial reports to provide employer with necessary information to make informed business decisions.
- Reconciled bank and payroll records routinely to verify accuracy.
- Explained benefits to plan participants in easy-to-understand terms to educate each on available options.
- Helped clients make informed decisions about financial future and retirement.
- Analyzed and evaluated existing compensation and benefits programs and recommended improvements.
- Kept records of expenses and monitored budget while recommending opportunities for cost savings.
Crisis Inpatient Coordinator (Covid)
Coney Island Hospital
Brooklyn
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Communicated with documented COVID-19 patients and other exposed persons via phone call, text, e-mail, and other platforms.
- Compiled patient care reports, medical necessity forms, and incident reports to ensure accurate shift documentation in database.
- Collected and recorded information in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals accessing community resources.
- Facilitated blood collection processes for patients to ensure accurate testing.
- Labelled body bags with patient information to ensure proper identification.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
City College of New York
New York, NY 07.2001 - 05.2003
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Financial reporting
- Budget coordination
- Expense tracking
- Cash flow analysis
- Account reconciliation
- Financial documentation
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder communication
- Data privacy
- Strategic planning
- Reliability
Timeline
Finance Coordinator
Cassena Care
09.2025 - Current
Pension Benefit Specialist
Marshall And Moss/Local 153 Pension
01.2022 - 12.2024
Crisis Inpatient Coordinator (Covid)
Coney Island Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2020
Clerical Associate
Coney Island Hospital
02.2008 - 09.2022
Associate of Applied Science -
City College of New York
07.2001 - 05.2003