In my spare time, I explore the intersection of accounting and psychology, with a focus on information gathering, analysis, decision-making, and visionary leadership I read books on psychology, neuroscience, motivation, self-development, and finance to broaden my knowledge and apply insights to my personal and professional growth
Jose A Juarez
Wasilla,AK
Summary
Detail-driven accounting professional experienced in examining and analyzing accounts, financial statements, and financial reports to assess accuracy, integrity, and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Proven ability to review account activity, identify discrepancies, and formulate and implement corrective action plans to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant III
Cook Inlet Tribal Council
02.2025 - Current
- Prepare and process journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Prepare working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Collect and report monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Review documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolve variances.
- Complete year-end closing processes with accounting manager and controllers.
- Conduct bank reconciliations and resolved discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
- Perform ad-hoc cash equivalent audits for departments as requested by the controller, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Conducted a thorough audit of seven years of payroll data during the transition to a new payroll system, collaborating with the payroll team to ensure accurate data retention and compliance.
- Manage the review and submission of streamlined payroll journals
- Conducted year-end audits of fixed assets and cash equivalents across all departments, preparing detailed reports for controllers to support the creation of external audit reports.
- Perform monthly expense reviews to identify purchases or expenditures that should be capitalized in accordance with company policy, ensuring accurate classification and compliance.
Staff Accountant II
Cook Inlet Tribal Council
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared and organized supporting documentation for entry of receipt and payment records in Sage Intacct.
Accountant/Owner
Mando's Accounting Solutions, LLC
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Received, processed, verified and reconciled invoices to complete payments and control expenses.
- Assisted in preparation of annual 1099 tax forms for vendors as required by IRS regulations.
- Worked closely with purchasing department to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices received from vendors.
- Calculated requirements on paid invoices to report on sales tax.
- Generated budgets from estimated revenue, expense and previous budget information.
- Processed payroll for 20 employees, including calculating deductions and preparing paychecks.
- Submitted employee and organization tax forms and returns to taxation authority.
- Controlled inventory management with targeted purchasing strategies to improve monthly cash flow.
- Ensured compliance with generally accepted accounting principles GAAP.
- Generated monthly income statements and balance sheets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Created debt management plans, spending plans and budgets to assist clients in meeting financial goals.
- Examined clients' overall financial situation by reviewing income, assets, debts, expenses and credit reports.
- Devised comprehensive financial plans for clients to achieve short and long-term financial goals.
- Used accounting software to design and produce customized financial reports, including cash flow analyses and income statements, with multi-level dimensional reporting to support decision-making and financial oversight.
Education
Bachelor - Business Administration - Accounting
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK12.2021
Certification - ProAdvisor
QuickBooks Online
Online07.2022
Professional Certification - Bookkeeping
Intuit Academy
Online03.2024
Skills
- GAAP compliance
- General ledger accounting
- Journal entry preparation
- Account reconciliation
- Variance analysis
- Internal audits
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
Interests
Timeline
Staff Accountant III
Cook Inlet Tribal Council
02.2025 - Current
Staff Accountant II
Cook Inlet Tribal Council
06.2024 - 02.2025
Accountant/Owner
Mando's Accounting Solutions, LLC
09.2022 - 06.2024
Certification - ProAdvisor
QuickBooks Online
Professional Certification - Bookkeeping
Intuit Academy
Bachelor - Business Administration - Accounting
University of Alaska Anchorage