Laura Estrada
Glendora,CA
Summary
Determined Financial Analyst offering demonstrated success in analyzing KPI trends and tracking weekly revenue. Talented and driven with aptitude for developing economic forecasting models. Enthusiastically aiming to bring value to finance team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
CRST
06.2023 - Current
- Provide valuable insights by leading monthly variance analysis reviews between actual results and budget/forecast expectations.
- Enable informed decision-making by presenting key findings from complex data sets in clear, concise formats for senior leadership team members.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and increase operational efficiency.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team, fostering an environment that seeks innovative solutions to complex financial challenges.
- Maximize company resources by performing ad-hoc analyses supporting cost reduction initiatives across departments.
- Collect data and develop detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.
Senior Accountant
CRST
02.2019 - 06.2023
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Next Trucking
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
- Documented petty cash transactions in petty cash journal to summarize payments rendered, maintaining accurate records.
- Reviewed employee expense reports against company policies, safeguarding corporate funds from misuse.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
Accounting Associate
CRST
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Maintained high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial information, promoting trust among clients and colleagues.
- Increased departmental organization by maintaining accurate records of financial transactions and creating detailed reports.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
MRT Payroll Clerk
CRST
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
- Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
- Generated reports to track employee time and attendance.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.
Accounts Receivable Accountant
Right Of Way
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Maintained healthy business relationships through proactive communication with clients regarding outstanding balances and payment terms.
- Supported company growth by ensuring timely revenue recognition and accurate financial data entry.
- Managed past due balances, financial inquiries and other accounts receivable functions.
- Collaborated with sales teams to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring prompt payment from customers.
Education
MBA - Finance
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA03.2017
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut06.2013
Skills
- Budgeting and Planning
- Variance Analysis
- KPI Management
- Financial statements expertise
- Revenue Recognition
- Research and Data Analysis
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
CRST
06.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
CRST
02.2019 - 06.2023
Accounts Payable Clerk
Next Trucking
05.2018 - 02.2019
Accounting Associate
CRST
08.2016 - 05.2018
MRT Payroll Clerk
CRST
07.2015 - 08.2016
Accounts Receivable Accountant
Right Of Way
07.2013 - 07.2015
MBA - Finance
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Azusa Pacific University
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Mount San Antonio College