Melissa Garcia
Mission,TX
Summary
Experienced accounting professional known for strong analytical skills and precision in financial management. Proven track record of achieving results through effective team collaboration and adaptability to evolving requirements. Specialized in financial reporting, budgeting, governmental fund accounting, and compliance, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. Recognized for reliability, dependability, and dedication to driving organizational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Hidalgo County Auditors
02.2024 - Current
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Input financial data and produced reports using LINQ.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Assisted in completing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report(ACFR), ensuring a smooth process with no major discrepancies found.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK
BERT OGDEN
11.2020 - Current
- Prepares journal entries
- Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records
- Classifies, codes, posts, and balances financial accounting documents
- Verify that money in the bank balances accounting books
- Records cash, checks, and credit card transactions
- Resolves accounting inquiries and discrepancies with finance managers.
- Examined customer payment history and coordinated collections arrangements.
- Monitored accounts receivable report, checking for late, delinquent, or missing invoices and payments.
Teller
SECURITY FIRST CREDIT UNION BANK
08.2015 - 07.2019
- Provided account services to customers by depositing, cashing checks, and making large withdrawals
- Identified fraudulent activity or suspicious behavior immediately reported it to management.
- Entered customer transactions into computers to record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts.
- Issued and redeemed money orders, cashier checks, traveler's checks and savings bonds.
- Identified opportunities to refer customers to other areas of the bank for additional services.
- Ordered checks, placed stop payment orders and conducted additional special services for customers.
- Performed daily reconciliation of teller drawer within established limits.
- Identified transaction errors when debits and credits did not balance.
- Explained account information to customers in detail as needed.
Education
BACHELOR’S IN ACCOUNTING -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
ASSOCIATES IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
Skills
- Ability to control my emotions under pressure
- Accounts Receivable Expertise
- Financial statements
- Account reconciliation processes
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Accountant
Hidalgo County Auditors
02.2024 - Current
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK
BERT OGDEN
11.2020 - Current
Teller
SECURITY FIRST CREDIT UNION BANK
08.2015 - 07.2019
ASSOCIATES IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
BACHELOR’S IN ACCOUNTING -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
Accountant
Title: ACCOUNTANT
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