Maria Contreras
Elizabeth,NJ
Summary
Capable Accounting Assistant skillful in data collection and analysis with meticulous eye for detail. Known for strong general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and audit support. Expertise in job-related software.
Experienced paraprofessional bringing in-depth knowledge of classroom environments and student behavior management. Skills include individualized instruction, special education support, and collaboration with teachers to plan and implement lessons. Positively impacted students' learning experience through personalized attention and consistent engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accounting Assistant
Grupo Contreras LLC
Lebanon, Tennessee
08.2024 - Current
- Processed vendor invoices and ensured timely payments.
- Maintained accurate financial records and updated databases regularly.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities and reconciliations.
- Supported payroll processing by verifying employee hours and deductions.
- Collaborated with team members to improve accounting procedures.
- Managed expense reports and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Received payments from customers via cash, check and credit cards to pay company invoices.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Produced reliable reports by checking financial statements for accuracy.
Paraprofessional
ESS
Elizabeth, New Jersey
09.2019 - Current
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Supported individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented instructional materials and resources to enhance student learning.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to educators regularly.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents for effective collaboration.
- Organized classroom environments to promote a positive learning atmosphere.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve skills and strategies.
- Provided one-on-one support to students during lessons and assessments.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJSkills
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
- Knowledge of education technology and teaching methods
- Patient and ability remain calm in stressful situations
- Invoice processing
- Financial record keeping
- Payroll administration
- Month-end closing
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Accounting Assistant
Grupo Contreras LLC
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
ESS
09.2019 - Current
Fairleigh Dickinson University