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Kristine Contreraz

Northglenn,CO

Summary

Competent, self-motivated Procurement Official with extensive accounting and leadership background in Government and Public Setting. Proficient in General Accepted Accounting Principles and State of Colorado Procurement Code. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills ensure efficient execution of contracts and purchase orders. Detail-oriented professional exemplifying professionalism, managing multiple tasks. Maintains knowledge of current Statutes, State Procurement Code, Rules, State Fiscal Rules, and State Controller Policy.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Agent IV

State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencie
Denver, Colorado
12.2021 - Current
  • Maintained effective oversight of procurement and contracting activities at the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), guaranteeing compliance with all relevant statutes, rules, and policies.
  • Developed guidance on writing Statement of Work (SOW), negotiating with vendors, and evaluating solicitation processes.
  • Managed the entire procurement process life-cycle, including Contract Writing, Solicitation Writing, and publication.
  • Responsible for all commitment voucher creation and tracking in CORE 4.
  • Responsible as the administration of the Commercial and Travel Card Program for DORA by processing applications, ensuring online access to cards, conducting daily transaction audits, and providing training to new card holders.
  • Served as the Departmental Representative to External Entities, providing clarifications, guidance, and facilitating e-submissions for waiver requests related to fiscal rules, contractual provisions, and contract term extensions.
  • Responsibilities included overseeing department contracts end-to-end: conducting solicitations & evaluations, making awards & responding to protests. Maintained CMS records for all contracts over 100K; monitored contractors/vendors' adherence to agreed deliverables Successfully reviewed Vendor Agreements & License Agreements; provided guidance regarding errors in POs and POGG1s.

Corporate Assistant Controller & Credit Manager

FMH Material Handling Solutions, Inc.
Denver, CO
02.2011 - 12.2021
  • Oversaw operations of the accounts receivable department across seven branches.
  • Managed collection activities including the dissemination of follow-up inquiries and ten-day demand notices, negotiating with overdue accounts, and monitoring cash receipts and credit card transactions.
  • Ensured accuracy of record-keeping
  • Enhanced financial reporting efficiency by creating detailed reports to track account receivables and statuses.
  • Audited methods and procedures to enhance efficiency
  • Maintained regular communication with President and sales team to promptly report any issues or problems for timely resolution.
  • Supervised all aspects of billing and posting operations, including electronic and online processing.
  • Ensured accurate reconciliation of all payments and invoices.
  • Managed reconciliation of credit card statements and associated fees.
  • Spearheaded policy development and implementation for conducting comprehensive analyses on potential customers' credit applications; responsible for determining the viability of extending lines-of-credit to applicants based upon predetermined criteria.
  • Assisted with the coordination of corporate events and meetings, including booking venues and managing catering requirements.
  • Ensured that supplies were ordered on time to prevent disruption in daily business activities.
  • Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
  • Built financial models to allocate resources, forecast cash and investment needs and make capital budgeting decisions.
  • Developed invoicing systems and internal controls to boost billing efficiencies.
  • Created financial management mechanisms to minimize financial risk to business.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
  • Completed ongoing professional training to facilitate accurate and productive credit management.
  • Monitored economic trends and industry developments to proactively adjust credit policies.
  • Ensured compliance with national and international credit regulations and laws.
  • Led, trained, and supervised credit department staff, promoting a culture of high performance and accountability.
  • Created standard operating procedures and delivered training to credit personnel to improve operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with sales, management and other departments to maintain effective operations.
  • Spearheaded and directed accounting divisions to manage fund accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable, payroll, budget and grant accounting functions.
  • Validated systems and procedures to support program implementation and streamline auditing processes.
  • Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
  • Improved billing and month-end reporting processes.
  • Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.
  • Updated billing procedures to improve overall efficiency and reduce accounts receivable.
  • Consistently tested and developed strategies to improve information flow throughout organization.
  • Collaborated with program leaders and staff to provide education and training on finance and accounting procedures.
  • Reviewed sales numbers and calculated commissions.
  • Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risk or deficiencies.
  • Oversaw daily activities of staff members including hiring, training and evaluating personnel performance.
  • Reviewed journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
  • Developed and maintained accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
  • Supervised team of employees, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.
  • Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
  • Assisted with the implementation of company initiatives designed to improve operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated the onboarding process for new employees by preparing necessary paperwork and scheduling orientations.
  • Organized and managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Participated in regular team meetings providing valuable input into strategic decision making processes.
  • Prepared presentations using Microsoft Office Suite tools such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Processed invoices, expense claims and purchase orders in an efficient manner.
  • Produced correspondence such as memos, letters and emails while adhering to established guidelines.
  • Managed calendar appointments, scheduled conference calls and organized video conferences.

Billing Administrative

North Park Transportation
Denver, CO
11.2014 - 01.2015
  • Responsible for all BOL, freight charges
  • Data enter all freight bills, accurately
  • Some BOL/Freight bills do include Hazmat Material, which is notated for the drivers
  • Rating for the other team members, to ensure all information needed is data entered on the bills for invoicing purposes, and to enhance the speed of entering all bills nightly.

Human Resource Manager/Payroll Technician

DSN(Denver School of Nursing)
Denver, CO
02.2010 - 11.2010
  • Assist the Director of Business Operation with financial operations including HR, PTO, benefits, insurance and regulatory items
  • Handle student and staff issues professionally and in a timely manner
  • Responsible for receiving and responding to resumes during any given recruitment
  • Provided interviewing and retention training to management as needed
  • Managing benefit enrollments
  • Maintained employee files (i.e
  • Job application, pay authorizations, W-4, garnishments, and other required documentation)
  • Enter new hires in all databases as required
  • Process transcripts
  • Run 401k reports for employee eligibility
  • Track benefit eligibility for full-time new hires and inform/train employees on the enrollment process
  • Process unemployment claims, separation paperwork, worker’s compensation claims
  • Maintain hours worked for all employees to process payroll
  • Maintained confidentiality of all business records and information.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Harvest Meat Company
Denver, CO
02.2006 - 11.2009
  • Posted all credit card, cash and check payment to business accounts
  • Daily cash and check deposit
  • Reconciled and balance all accounts to adhere the accounts maintained within Net 45 days
  • Back up to Will call desk and to Office manager
  • Filed all invoices and supporting documents
  • Distributed all incoming mail
  • Handled all disputed invoices
  • Meet weekly with sales team to review aging reports to enhance collections on past due accounts.

Cash Specialist

Red Robin Corporate
Greenwood Village, CO
04.2004 - 01.2006
  • Balanced and reconciled 50 bank statements to cash/credit receipts
  • Posted all General Journal entries to appropriate general ledgers accounts
  • Assisted with gift card program and distribution of gift cards to 158 locations
  • Transferred funds to Corporate expense accounts on a daily basis for overhead
  • Provided location manager of any discrepancy and of any missing funds
  • Allocation of write offs/ in-material balances to bad debts.

Supervisor of Admin. III

City and County of Denver
Denver, CO
01.1996 - 01.2003
  • Supervised a team of five employees, ensuring that all delinquent tax warrants were correct and all records of delinquent taxes were properly filed
  • Managed time and schedules, employee reviews
  • Handled all correspondence from business’s regarding taxes and payment plans
  • Handled and distributed all incoming mail and outgoing mail
  • I was promoted four times with my career path with the City, and also worked in Worker’s Compensation, Risk Management and Treasury accounts payable.

Education

Accounting Clerk Certificate -

Community College of Denver
Denver, CO
06.1991

Skills

  • Corporate Accounts Receivable and Payable/Corporate Credit Manager
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Sound knowledge of collection and lien procedures
  • Experience in managing over 7,000 accounts for multiple locations
  • Proven track record of reducing delinquencies and bad debts
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of current billing and collection regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Computer software programs experience with JD Edwards, Peachtree, MAS90, Oracle, DIS (Dealership Information Systems), Net Suite, QuickBooks, ADP Payroll/Time Management, T-Rec, Oasis
  • Computer skills include MS Office (Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook), Type 55 WPM, Ten-Key by touch, Adobe Acrobat Publishing, and Proficient in Crystal Reports
  • CORE 4
  • Cobblestone
  • CMS (differnet version)

Timeline

Purchasing Agent IV

State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencie
12.2021 - Current

Billing Administrative

North Park Transportation
11.2014 - 01.2015

Corporate Assistant Controller & Credit Manager

FMH Material Handling Solutions, Inc.
02.2011 - 12.2021

Human Resource Manager/Payroll Technician

DSN(Denver School of Nursing)
02.2010 - 11.2010

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Harvest Meat Company
02.2006 - 11.2009

Cash Specialist

Red Robin Corporate
04.2004 - 01.2006

Supervisor of Admin. III

City and County of Denver
01.1996 - 01.2003

Accounting Clerk Certificate -

Community College of Denver

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