Lazara A. Blancaneaux
Summary
Experienced with financial reporting, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance. Utilizes analytical skills to solve complex problems and ensure accuracy in all financial documents. Track record of effective communication and teamwork in achieving organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Staff Accountant
Longstreet Clinic, PC
12.2023 - Current
- Strengthened interdepartmental relationships through effective communication of critical financial data, fostering an environment conducive to collaboration.
- Maintained accurate fixed asset records, ensuring proper calculation of depreciation for financial reporting purposes.
- Contributed to a smoother audit process through timely and accurate account reconciliations.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual results and budget forecasts, enabling informed decisionmaking.
- Streamlined processes by implementing new accounting software, improving overall productivity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate allocation of expenses and revenue recognition.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling and analyzing general ledger accounts.
- Prepared and filed sales tax returns, adhering to strict deadlines and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Streamlined accounting processes by implementing more effective methods for data entry and recordkeeping.
Accounting Specialist
Homestar Financial Corporation
01.2018 - 04.2024
- Performed monthly and bi-weekly funding reconciliations, working with Capital Markets/Secondary on funding related areas like escrow funds, movement of escrow funds on behalf of customers, and being proficient with Encompass, the company's loan origination system
- Maintain monthly general ledger account reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts, including cash accounts
- Managed and in some cases prepare various tax, compliance, and other state and federal regulatory filings
- Support request made to the Accounting department from external parties including auditors and regulators and internal parties including Compliance, Appraisal Department, Closing Department and Post Closing Department
- Internal Controls documentation responsibilities including documenting policies, procedures, desktop procedures, and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility
- Vendor Management for the Company included verifying W9 and running TIN check for1099 Vendors to ensure no penalty from the IRS at year end filling
- Owned monthly analysis of GL reconciliation, and performed adjustments as needed
- Analyzed balance sheet accounts, and posted monthly journal entries, complying with GAAP
- Approved and paid invoices before deadlines, corresponding with vendors within1 business day about issues or discrepancies
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations and GL account analyses for assets
Visual Specialist / Technical Specialist
Apple INC
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Creating and implementing a visual merchandising strategy for the store
- Changing displays to promote new product launches or to reflect festive or seasonal themes
- Performing technical support tasks for users, including answering questions about product usage, troubleshooting problems with devices, and performing basic maintenance tasks like updating computer software or replacing batteries in portable devices
Store Manager
J Paper INC
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Resolved customer complaints
- Scheduled, trained, and mentored employees, using feedback to improve onboarding effectiveness
- Monitored inventory levels to re-stock customer favorites and trending items, increasing sales
- Received and organized new merchandise, checking items against invoices and labeling and pricing products for the salesfloor
Front Office / Medical Billing
Burgos Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Operated and maintained reception equipment, including phones, scanners, fax machines, printers, and copiers
- Processed and verified new patient data
- Protected patient files, organized pertinent paperwork, and shredded sensitive data in compliance with HIPAA
- Verified medical claims to receive timely and accurate reimbursement from insurance companies
- Followed ICD-10-CM coding guidelines to assign appropriate diagnosis codes, which decreased coding errors
- Clarified documentation and ensured accurate code assignment by collaborating with medical teams
- Identified and followed through on100% of prior authorizations, referrals, and medication refills
Education
Computer and Medical Billing Technology - Medical Billing and Coding
Management Resource Institute
Miami, FL01.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Miami Beach Senior High
Miami Beach, FL01.2003
Skills
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Knowledge of Accounting Practices
- Proficiency in Accounting Software
- Ability to Prepare Financial Statements
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Continual Learning
- Attention to Detail
- Journal entries
- Epic software proficiency
- Bank reconciliation
- Cash management
- General ledger management
- Accounts payable management
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Team collaboration
- Documentation and reports
- Accounting software systems
- SAGE 300
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Corporate Staff Accountant
Longstreet Clinic, PC
12.2023 - Current
Accounting Specialist
Homestar Financial Corporation
01.2018 - 04.2024
Visual Specialist / Technical Specialist
Apple INC
01.2015 - 01.2018
Store Manager
J Paper INC
01.2011 - 01.2015
Front Office / Medical Billing
Burgos Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Miami Beach Senior High
Computer and Medical Billing Technology - Medical Billing and Coding
Management Resource Institute
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