Marcella Rizo
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Senior Financial Accountant with extensive experience in financial reporting and account reconciliation at TST Inc. Proven track record in managing intercompany transactions and enhancing operational efficiency through team leadership. Expertise in GAAP compliance and Microsoft Excel, ensuring precise financial records and effective auditor collaboration. Skilled in spreadsheet creation, report preparation, and data analysis, consistently meeting strict deadlines while managing multiple tasks.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Accountat
TST Inc
Fontana, California
12.2022 - 09.2025
- Ensured accuracy of daily cash positions across all entities.
- Reconciled monthly bank accounts and general ledger for precise financial records.
- Managed inter-company transactions to maintain compliance with financial standards.
- Prepared month-end journal entries for thorough oversight of general ledger operations.
- Maintained fixed asset and depreciation schedules for effective tracking.
- Filed multi-state sales tax returns to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Compiled schedules for semiannual and year-end audits as required.
- Assisted controller in preparation of financial statements to enhance clarity.
Accounting Supervisor
Cadence Gourmet
Corona, California
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed accounts receivable and payable staff to ensure accurate financial operations.
- Reviewed and submitted accounts payable, receivable, and inventory agings weekly for loan advances.
- Prepared general ledger journal entries for month-end closing processes.
- Uploaded payroll ledgers into accounting software to maintain payroll accuracy.
- Reconciled all general ledger accounts monthly to verify financial integrity.
- Prepared financial statements to provide clear insights into organizational performance.
- Acted as primary contact for bank and company auditors during audits.
- Conducted trial balance analysis and recorded variance adjustments for financial reporting.
Senior Accountant/AR Supervisor
The ICEE Co
Ontario
08.2008 - 07.2021
- Supervised Accounts Receivable Department staff to ensure efficient operations.
- Streamlined customer payment application process in collaboration with IT and banking partners.
- Prepared daily cash bank account balance reports for management review.
- Submitted ACH electronic payments to vendors, ensuring timely processing.
- Supported collections department in addressing overdue customer accounts.
- Conducted semi-annual and year-end inventory audits to verify asset accuracy.
- Uploaded biweekly payroll data and maintained comprehensive payroll reports.
- Managed fixed asset records and documented monthly depreciation entries.
Senior Accountant
Empire Partners-Home Builder
Ontario, California
09.2005 - 05.2008
- Reconciled bank loans for land and recorded monthly interest payments.
- Reviewed pay journals to ensure supplier invoices matched project agreements.
- Maintained capital distribution schedules for land accounts and new project funding.
- Prepared journal entries to adjust project cost variances against budgets.
- Recorded journal entries related to inventory, revenue, and costs upon house sale completion.
- Provided reports of fund distributions, bank statements, and general ledger entries to auditors.
- Assisted Accounts Payable department in reviewing large invoices for accuracy and payment eligibility.
- Prepared closing journal entries for land projects upon their completion.
Staff Accountant
Monrovia Growers
Monrovia, California
12.2003 - 08.2005
- Organized and entered financial data into accounting management system for accuracy.
- Prepared monthly journals, managed prepaid accounts, reconciled transactions, and coordinated month-end accruals.
- Assisted controller with year-end audits to ensure compliance and maintain accuracy.
- Created journal entry schedules to improve documentation processes and operational efficiency.
- Calculated commissions for independent sales agents, ensuring timely payments.
- Audited company credit card expenses to maintain financial integrity.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions using accounting software.
- Reconciled bank accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06-2005
Skills
- General ledger management
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Account reconciliation
- Accounts payable and receivable management
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Intercompany transactions
- Payroll accounting and processing
- Year-end close procedures
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Consolidation accounting
- Team leadership and coordination
- Auditor collaboration
- Income statement analysis
- Accounting software expertise
- Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Balance sheet analysis
- Statement preparation and review
- Bank reconciliation
Affiliations
- Exceptional and multitasking abilities. Extremely organized, reliable and honest.
Education and Training
other
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Senior Financial Accountat
TST Inc
12.2022 - 09.2025
Accounting Supervisor
Cadence Gourmet
09.2021 - 09.2022
Senior Accountant/AR Supervisor
The ICEE Co
08.2008 - 07.2021
Senior Accountant
Empire Partners-Home Builder
09.2005 - 05.2008
Staff Accountant
Monrovia Growers
12.2003 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Phoenix