Karen G. Acosta Gonzalez
Santa Fe
Summary
Efficient employee with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Accounting (4.0 GPA), with 11.5+ years of work experience. Aiming to leverage academic experience and a proven knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accounting expertise. Frequently praised as detail-oriented by my peers, I can be relied upon to help achieve company goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SPD Procurement Specialist II
General Services Department
Santa Fe, NM
03.2021 - Current
- Process Contract Amendments
- Create and update Contracts in the Contracts Module in SHARE
- Process Sole Source Requests and Post Them to GSD Website
- Process ITB Requests and Amendments
- Process RFP Requests and Amendments
- Advertise RFPs, ITBs, and Sole Sources
- Overview of the procurement process from start to end
- Chief Procurement Officer Certified
Financial Administrator
New Mexico Medical Board
Santa Fe, NM
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Create and process purchase orders.
- Create and process regular, single, and travel payment vouchers for the agency to ensure proper payment to vendors.
- Reconcile monthly revenues.
- Process procurement card purchases for the agency.
- Order office supplies.
- Prepare travel per diem reimbursement forms for board members and agency staff.
- Prepare daily deposits - credit card, and check payments utilizing desktop scanner.
- Journal and budget check daily deposits on SHARE Financials Module.
- Pick up checks from DFA and mail to appropriate vendors.
Executive Secretary and Administrative Assistant
Department Of Education
Santa Fe, NM
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Create and process requisitions using SHARE systems for Financial Control Division.
- Interact with the public regarding DFA issued payments by utilizing SHARE payment module to send any supporting documentation.
- Prepare and send correspondence on behalf of the state controller to Chief Financial Officers while demonstrating excellent written communication skills.
- Ensure accurate, authority, and propriety of expenditures and related payment to vendors that provide goods and services to the State of New Mexico.
- Process regular, single, and travel payment vouchers.
- Ensure effective communication with State Controller to ensure successful representation of DFA.
- Administrative management of correspondence between DFA and other state agencies while maintaining complete confidentiality amongst all parties.
- Analyze financial documents including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, payment vouchers, invoices, and travel reimbursements to ensure that all applicable policies and procedures are followed.
- Ensure lowest cost consistent with procurement code and purchasing standards.
- Navigate through Manual of Model of Accounting Practices.
- Organize inbound mail and requests and filing completed responses.
- Order office supplies for the Financial Control Division and units.
Sales Producer
Farmers Insurance
Santa Fe, NM
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Sell various types of insurance policies.
- Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
- Provide a customer needs assessment.
- Maintain a program filing system.
- Take messages and scheduling appointments.
- Process check and cash payments and take deposit to the bank.
Accounts Payable Assistant
Superior Brick, Stone, and Stucco
Clovis, NM
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Provide administrative and accounts payable support.
- Process invoices from vendors.
- Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly transactions, process and track financial documents.
- Resolve purchase order, invoice, or payment discrepancies.
- Take messages and schedule appointments.
Licensed Sales Producer
Allstate Insurance
Clovis, NM
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Sell various types of insurance.
- Process check and cash payments.
- Take deposits to the bank.
- Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
Customer Service Representative
Fred Loya Insurance
Clovis, NM
11.2014 - 08.2015
- Sell auto insurance.
- Submit claims.
- Process cash payments and take deposit to the bank.
- Compile and prepare reports for the submission of policies.
- Prioritize a variety of tasks such as making daily calls and meeting weekly and monthly goals.
Swing Manager
McDonald's
Portales, NM
12.2009 - 11.2014
- Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
- Count money and make bank deposits.
- Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
- Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
- Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
Education
Certificate - Taxation
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 07.2024
MBA - Accounting
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM12.2020
BBA - Business Administration
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM05.2015
High School Diploma -
House High School
House, NM05.2010
Skills
- Writing and Verbal Communication
- Telephone and Email Etiquette
- Customer Service
- Account Reconciliation Expert
- Journal Entry Preparation
- Financial Statements Review
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting Records Analysis
Timeline
SPD Procurement Specialist II
General Services Department
03.2021 - Current
Financial Administrator
New Mexico Medical Board
08.2019 - 03.2021
Executive Secretary and Administrative Assistant
Department Of Education
08.2018 - 08.2019
Sales Producer
Farmers Insurance
10.2017 - 08.2018
Accounts Payable Assistant
Superior Brick, Stone, and Stucco
07.2017 - 10.2017
Licensed Sales Producer
Allstate Insurance
08.2015 - 06.2017
Customer Service Representative
Fred Loya Insurance
11.2014 - 08.2015
Swing Manager
McDonald's
12.2009 - 11.2014
Certificate - Taxation
University of New Mexico
MBA - Accounting
Eastern New Mexico University
BBA - Business Administration
Eastern New Mexico University
High School Diploma -
House High School
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