Lynnette Irish
Sonora,CA
Summary
Fiscal Manager with strong strategic foundation, analytical skills to problem solve, tech-savvy, adaptability, strong communication skills, management supervisory authority over three departments and one administrative personnel. Responsible for preparing and coordinating the annual audit, organization's budget plans, forecasting, review of financial statements, and management of internal controls. Leadership ability to motivate others. Team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Ensure program compliance and GAAP.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiscal Manager
Infant Child Enrichment Services
05.2024 - Current
- Implement a paperless accounting system, reducing financial statement processing time by 20%.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through meticulous analysis of budget variances and reconciliation of discrepancies.
- Monitored the organization's investments closely, making adjustments as needed to optimize returns while minimizing risk exposure.
- Mitigated risks associated with financial transactions by conducting thorough due diligence before contract execution.
- Increased transparency in financial management by generating comprehensive monthly reports for the Board of Directors' quarterly review.
- Developed annual budgets in collaboration with department heads, aligning financial resources with organizational goals and priorities.
- Established a robust internal control environment, reducing the likelihood of fraud or misappropriation of assets.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring the timely payment of invoices and proper allocation of funds for operational expenses.
- Assisted in securing grant funding by providing accurate financial data for proposal submissions and ongoing reporting requirements.
- Prepared internal and external regulatory financial report submissions.
- Revised outdated policies and procedures to reflect current best practices in fiscal management, enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness.
Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser
Allied Business Services
07.2003 - 04.2024
- Expanded professional network through active participation in industry events, conferences, and workshops.
- Utilized advanced appraisal software to expedite report generation and maintain consistency across all projects.
- Provided expert testimony in legal proceedings when required, defending appraisal methodologies and conclusions.
- Mentored five licensed appraisers, sharing knowledge of best practices and current market trends to enhance team performance.
- Identified opportunities for additional revenue streams by expanding into specialized niche markets such as extreme luxury homes over $5 million and historic properties.
- Performed retrospective valuations for tax appeal purposes for estate planning and divorce settlements with precision and objectivity.
- Educated property owners about assessments, resolved concerns and defended valuations during public appeals.
Accounting Manager
Centerline Stripping Inc.
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Completed weekly payroll for two union-certified payrolls.
- Conducted detailed variance analyses to identify areas of improvement in financial performance.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
Propety Accountant
FPI Management, Inc.
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Addressed questions from external auditors and provided requested documentation to enable issue resolution.
- Analyzed and reported financials for 10 multifamily commercial properties monthly.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling property accounts and identifying discrepancies promptly.
- Attended continuing education seminars and conferences to maintain updated industry knowledge.
- Provided guidance and support to junior accounting staff, fostering professional development and a collaborative work environment.
- Supervised 10 department operations and monitored tax-related documentation for accuracy and timeliness.
- Coordinated insurance coverage procurement for properties, ensuring adequate protection against potential risks at competitive rates.
- Verified accounts payable documentation and generated weekly check runs to pay taxes and liabilities before predetermined deadlines.
- Completed bank and account reconciliations on a daily and monthly basis for 10 properties.
- Assisted property managers with budget preparation, ensuring alignment with financial goals and objectives.
Senior Accountant
Ethan Conrad Properties, Inc.
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances for all acquisitions and disposals.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes for 201 commercial properties for quarterly financials and eight partnerships to lending institutions, downloading data from Yardi into Excel.
- Handled month-end and year-end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data to CPA for audit preparations.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
- Spearheaded a team of two staff accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
- Contributed to policy development, recommending changes to improve financial procedures and controls.
- Enhanced inter-departmental collaboration, coordinating closely with the 11 brokers to review all leases and compensation.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by implementing advanced Excel functions for data import from QuickBooks into Yardi for Ethan Conrad Construction, Inc.
- Facilitated clear communication between accounting departments, resulting in improved collaboration and more accurate financial information.
Payroll Specialist
Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues for manual checks.
- Performed calculations in benefits, overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database for three entities, 380 employees.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing for fire department hazard pay.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Uploaded time records into the computer system and made adjustments to create an accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Prepared year-end reports for W-2s and 1099s, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in tax filing.
- Collaborated with human resources to maintain up-to-date employee information for precise payroll calculations.
- Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
- Managed garnishments, levies, and support orders under legal requirements, reducing company liabilities.
- Conducted regular reconciliations of general ledger accounts related to payroll transactions for accurate federal grant fund reporting purposes.
- Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare, and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, 401K retirement plan withholdings, FSA, and loans.
- Improved employee satisfaction with timely and accurate payroll processing, addressing inquiries, and resolving issues promptly.
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
- Tracked employee vacation, sick, and personal time.
- Processed manual checks for employees following company policies.
- Prepared and submitted payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies.
- Managed and updated employee benefits information for transfers inter-company to another entity and/or department.
- Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
Controller
Devoto Gardens & Orchards, LLC
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports, and income statements.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 10 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of all required returns.
- Increased cash flow by diligently managing accounts receivable and implementing effective collection strategies..
- Enhanced accuracy in financial forecasting by meticulously analyzing past trends and market conditions.
- Developed a comprehensive risk management strategy, protecting the company's assets and financial stability.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements by staying updated on changes in financial laws and standards.
- Oversaw management of payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees.
- Reviewed wine grape contracts and renegotiated higher contracts for three years.
- renegotiated cell tower lease with Verizon and added four more cell providers carriers, increasing revenue for 40 year leases.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Accountancy
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CAAssociate of Science - Accounting And Finance
Allied Business Schools
La Jolla, CASkills
- Financial analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Accounts payable/receivable
- Accounting software: QuickBooks, SAP
- Financial reporting
- Auditing and compliance
- Data analysis
- Problem-solving
- Grant management
- Cost accounting
- Financial forecasting
- Critical thinking
- Risk assessment
Accomplishments
- Certified Real Estate Appraiser (CA and ID)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- Certified Payroll
Timeline
Fiscal Manager
Infant Child Enrichment Services
05.2024 - Current
Accounting Manager
Centerline Stripping Inc.
11.2023 - 01.2024
Propety Accountant
FPI Management, Inc.
06.2023 - 10.2023
Senior Accountant
Ethan Conrad Properties, Inc.
02.2023 - 05.2023
Payroll Specialist
Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council
08.2019 - 06.2020
Controller
Devoto Gardens & Orchards, LLC
01.2013 - 12.2016
Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser
Allied Business Services
07.2003 - 04.2024
Associate of Science - Business Accountancy
Modesto Junior College
Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance
Allied Business Schools
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