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Joana Secres

Joana Secres

Menifee,CA

Summary

Experienced Accountant bringing more than 5 years in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR

HORNE LLP CPA Firm
08.2021 - 09.2023
  • Managed team members productivity and assisted them with training as well to overcome complex situations and reconcile offset payments
  • Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
  • Specialized in analyzing fraudulent appeals and identified possible irregularities in the system
  • Responsible for conducting internal audits, clearing payments as well as establishing controls across departments to prevent plausible fraud.
  • Maintained cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements.
  • Disciplined and motivated accounting team to maximize performance.
  • Facilitated cross-functional communication between departments to ensure seamless integration of accounting processes.
  • Created and initiated accounting procedures to increase organization.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects concurrently while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality deliverables.
  • Resolved complex accounting discrepancies through thorough investigation, analysis, and collaboration with relevant parties.
  • Collaborated with external auditors for timely completion of annual audits, addressing inquiries promptly and accurately.
  • Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying inefficiencies within the accounting department''s operations.

Accounting Manager

Public Works Charter School/Homeboy Project
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
  • Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
  • Managed Grant and donor contributions and allocations

PREMIUMS PAYABLE ACCOUNTING

HUB International
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Managed one of the largest insurance carriers in the country
  • Evaluated accuracy of invoices, and research discrepancies solutions
  • Entered general ledger entries, reconciliations, and processed offsets reports.
  • Ensured accurate financial reporting by maintaining up-to-date accounts payable ledgers and schedules.
  • Reduced late payment penalties by diligently monitoring due dates and prioritizing vendor payments.

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS INTERN II

CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Assisted with city grants distribution and allocations to various programs
  • Reviewed invoices, ledgers, accounts payable, and reconciliations
  • Revised sub-recipients documentations to comply with regulations and governmental laws.

GRANT ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST

WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • Review accounting invoices from subrecipients, along with required documentation
  • Revise data input prior and post-funding of various city programs
  • Many of the programs are part of CARES Act relief for Covid-19, HEROS, CBDG which are federal and state grants.

HOUSING COUSELOR

SPRINGBOARD SOLUTIONS FOR HUD/CalFHA KYHC
07.2013 - 02.2015
  • Calculated various ratios to assist homeowners
  • Evaluated their financial intake and determine most adequate program available
  • Analyzed debt-to-income ratios, taxes, & needed documentation prior to underwriting
  • Reached some of the highest numbers in approved assistance to homeowners in need.

Education

B.S. Business Administration, Accounting & Auditing -

University of California Riverside
Riverside, CA
06.2020

A.S. Business Administration -

Mt. San Jacinto Community College
San Jacinto, CA
05.2018

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish; acquired perfect score in Spanish literature for Spanish Speakers AP exam
  • Computer Literacy in Microsoft Office Programs, Analytic Solver, Lucid Charts, Visio Flowcharts, and basic coding experience with Python
  • Proficient in the use of NetSuite, Oracle, Quickbooks
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Accounting Software Proficiency
  • Payroll Processing
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Quarterly reviews

Leadership Experience

  • Accomplished top productivity ratios while working as a housing counselor
  • Participated in community service activities for Habitat for Humanity, and LifeStream
  • Partook roles in organizing informational workshops for the community
  • Translated the CalFHA housing guidelines from English to Spanish
  • Consistently managed the highest production team for current role

Coursework

  • Intermediate Financial Accounting Series, UC Riverside, B
  • Law and Ethics in Society and Business, UC Riverside, A
  • Auditing, UC Riverside, A
  • Managerial Accounting, Mt. San Jacinto College, A

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR

HORNE LLP CPA Firm
08.2021 - 09.2023

Accounting Manager

Public Works Charter School/Homeboy Project
05.2021 - 08.2021

PREMIUMS PAYABLE ACCOUNTING

HUB International
02.2021 - 07.2021

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS INTERN II

CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
10.2020 - 01.2021

GRANT ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST

WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
07.2020 - 10.2020

HOUSING COUSELOR

SPRINGBOARD SOLUTIONS FOR HUD/CalFHA KYHC
07.2013 - 02.2015

B.S. Business Administration, Accounting & Auditing -

University of California Riverside

A.S. Business Administration -

Mt. San Jacinto Community College

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