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Karla Santos

Los Angeles,United States

Summary

Intelligent, detail-focused and highly ethical accounting professional, with broad hands-on financial management & analysis background. Able to pinpoint discrepancies & errors to prevent continuing & potential unnecessary cost expenditures. Will accept responsibilities beyond immediate job duties, & take on special projects as necessary. Proven team builder who delivers effective executive support & serves as catalyst for establishing partnerships & overcoming barriers. Self-motivated and diligent, with an ability to learn new skills quickly & effectively.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Analyst

Liberty Hill Foundation
11.2019 - Current
  • Identified budget variances & recommended corrective actions, avoiding overruns, & maintaining positive cash position for 19 programs with funding totaling 27.1 million
  • Reviewed weekly & monthly budget performance reports, ensuring all programs operated within allocated budgets
  • Fostered an environment of transparency & accountability acting as a liaison between the finance & program departments by conducting monthly meetings with leads to provide support & guidance
  • Restructured the financial grant & contract procedures through coordination with the Compliance Manager to streamline communication & workflow across all departments
  • Performed data validation, produced financial reporting, & updated tracking spreadsheets
  • Collaborated with accounting department & assist with special assignments when requested.

Accountant

SMI Millwork
03.2011 - 11.2019
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month
  • Accurately calculated deductions & processed payroll for 200 employees
  • Reviewed accounting data & activity to devise financial estimation reports and adjustments
  • Developed monthly, quarterly & annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets
  • Verified accurate recordkeeping processes, effectively reducing financial inconsistencies
  • Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management

California State University
Fullerton Fullerton, CA

Skills

  • Budgeting Monitoring
  • Grants & Contracts Processing
  • Contract & Compliance Analysis
  • Employee Procedure Training
  • Full Cycle Accounting Expertise
  • Internal Controls & Reporting Systems
  • Payroll Processing
  • Variance Resolution

Timeline

Financial Analyst

Liberty Hill Foundation
11.2019 - Current

Accountant

SMI Millwork
03.2011 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management

California State University

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