MARY MANQUEROS
Sr. Accountant
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate, and cost-effective. Ready to bring 18+ years of experience and take on challenging new role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Account Manager
Sea Pointe Construction
01.2020 - Current
- Provided comprehensive reporting on account performance, enabling clients to make data-driven decisions about future investments.
- Implemented strategies to increase revenue from existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling initiatives.
- Monitored industry trends to provide informed recommendations on new products or services that could benefit clients'' businesses.
- Collaborated with sales team to identify potential upsell opportunities and expand client base.
Controller - Director of District Contracting and Purchasing
Beacon Day School
1 2012 - 7 2019
- Managed all finance and administrative functions to meet annual objectives and long-term strategic goals
- Prepared annual budget utilizing QuickBooks and Excel
- Participated in strategic planning and prepared related financial statements and analysis
- Organized, reviewed and analyzed monthly financial statements
- Coordinated annual audits for California Department of Education
- Provided all information to prepare annual tax returns and banking loan requirements
- Oversaw Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Petty Cash and Payroll
- Prepared monthly billings of $1.3M and performed collections processes to ensure timely collection
- Oversaw cash management program including but not limited to cash forecasting
- Entered into payroll system all new hires, rehires, and changes as indicated on Personnel Action Forms
- Developed and maintained a District Contract Management system and managed the annual District Contract renewal process for 34 public school districts and SELPAs
- Provided accounting with all billing information resulting from both annual renewal and interim review of student documents – Individual Service Agreements, Sales Orders, Monthly Billing, Monthly Accounts Receivable
- Ensured accurate set up of 34 contracts, 100 student specific agreements, billing templates.
Specialist, Project Controls, Sr.
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
04.2006 - 12.2011
- Managed unique projects and prepared and interpreted financial statements for management
- Authored project policies and procedures which improved reporting and financial clarity
- Developed region portal and budget portal
- This provided easy access to documents vital to compliance with federal requirements and facility management to area managers — living document change tracking system with secure workspace for payroll, expenses and capital forecast tools
- Established consistent reporting across two regions
- This included monthly analysis of overtime hours by location, position, type of work and specific projects, including analysis of vacancy impact on regular work hours (in hours and dollars) by location, to explain monthly and quarterly variances.
Treasury Analyst
Ameriquest Mortgage Company
11.2004 - 2006
- Ensured strict compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices in all treasury activities.
- Worked closely with external auditors during annual audits, providing detailed information about treasury processes as required.
- Reduced foreign exchange exposure with the establishment of appropriate hedging strategies.
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
Chapman University
Orange, CA 01.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Pepperdine University
Los Angeles, CA 01.2002 - 05.2004
Skills
HVAC Systems
Documentation Management
Market forecasting
Contract Negotiation
Account Servicing
Account Management
Converting leads
Revenue Generation
Timeline
Account Manager
Sea Pointe Construction
01.2020 - Current
Specialist, Project Controls, Sr.
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
04.2006 - 12.2011
Treasury Analyst
Ameriquest Mortgage Company
11.2004 - 2006
Masters of Business Administration -
Chapman University
01.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Pepperdine University
01.2002 - 05.2004
Controller - Director of District Contracting and Purchasing
Beacon Day School
1 2012 - 7 2019