Leyland Gonzales
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Accomplished Accounting Department Manager with a proven track record at State Employees Credit Union of New Mexico, enhancing financial accuracy and efficiency. Knowledgeable in GAAP, financial statement preparation, and staff management. Achieved streamlined reporting processes, resulting in a 100% accuracy rate in general ledger entries. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and process improvement skills, significantly improving financial reporting and compliance. Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Department Manager
State Employees Credit Union of New Mexico
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
- Developed and maintained system of internal controls to prevent fraud and abuse.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
- Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
Senior Accounting Specialist
Zia Credit Union
01.2012 - 05.2022
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Calculated tax owed, prepared, and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-2026
Skills
- GAAP
- Month-end closing
- Financial statement preparation
- Year-end closing
- General ledger management
- Staff management
- Budget management
- Payroll
- AP and AR management
- Process management
Timeline
Accounting Department Manager
State Employees Credit Union of New Mexico
05.2022 - 10.2024
Senior Accounting Specialist
Zia Credit Union
01.2012 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
University of New Mexico
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