Monica Perez
Thornton,CO
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable Accounting and Administrative Professional with a robust work ethic. Expertise in quickly mastering new software and systems has led to significant improvements in data management and operational processes. A proven track record of consistently ensuring accuracy and efficiency underscores a commitment to excellence. Highly dependable with focus on achieving accurate and timely results. Proficient in accounting software, problem-solving, and maintaining high standards of integrity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Services - Accounting Technician
CITY & COUNTY OF BROOMFIELD
Broomfield, CO
12.2024 - Current
- Manages financial transactions and records for public health, child welfare, and assistance programs.
- Process, code, and verify invoices, vendor payments, and client assistance funds.
- Work with child care providers with fiscal contract initiations, processes manual payments, and provides customer services as necessary.
- Performs reconciliations of data and reports between the County and State accounting systems ensuring propriety of amount, accounting distribution and funding source.
- Enters, verifies, and maintains data within various financial software systems and spreadsheets.
- Reviews fiscal source documents for completeness, mathematical accuracy, proper authorization, sufficiency of information, proper fund/account combinations.
- Runs reports and extracts data to assist with the compilation of financial reports and research projects for the department as requested.
- Maintains files and records relating to cash equivalents.
- Assists Human Services Finance Division Management, Accountants, and other co-workers to complete special projects.
Administrative Support III
CITY AND COUNTY OF BROOMFIELD
Broomfield, Co
08.2020 - 12.2024
- Managed a variety of skilled professional administrative and analytical work in support of municipal/corporate policies, organization procedures and financial service.
- Assisted in the preparation and administration of Council Memos, Ordinances, and Resolution.
- Semi-complex receptionist/clerical/administrative tasks that may include compiling special periodic reports and composing non-routine correspondence.
- Assisted and responded to CORA requests and may compile special periodic reports and compose non-routine correspondence.
- Maintained files and record systems and assisted in the maintenance of various records such as inventory, activity reports, receipts, memberships, and customer account.
- Processed cash receipts, p-card upload, and incoming mail.
- Provided functional guidance to receptionist/clerical/administrative employees.
- Managed email accounts to process new users, and add/change users, approval groups and workflow changes.
- Processed cash receipts, invoices, adding grant/project codes, and CORA requests.
- Was responsible for adding, creating, editing, and proofreading content for the web and internal employee and communication hub.
- Partnered with other City and County of Broomfield departments and community agencies to support the department's mission.
- Maintained confidentiality of information consistent with applicable federal, state and county rules and regulations.
- Assisted with customization and implementation and testing of the new ERP system.
Accounting Technician II
CITY AND COUNTY OF BROOMFIELD
Broomfield, Co
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Processed payments of invoices and check requests and P-Card purchases and verified vendor information
- Determined proper codes of invoices and travel/training forms, verified vendor information and payment terms
- Prepared journal entries and adjusting journal entries associated with specific account funds
- Provided technical information and instruction regarding applicable procedures and methods
- Processed weekly check runs, weekly P-Card transactions, audit for proper receipts, approvals and account coding
- Provided accounting backup where needed, assists in the preparation of audit related duties
- Followed up on compliance with policies and procedures on paperwork submitted by other departments
- Responsible for petty cash box, verifying and reconciling receipts and proper approvals
- Continuous adding or changing process manuals or processes as necessary
- Performed reconciliations and prepares journal entries associated with the numerous accounts
Accounting Specialist Lead
INTREPID POTASH, INC
Denver, CO
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Oversaw accounts payable to ensure that weekly check runs are processed in a timely manner.
- Supported the month-end financial analysis activities for the accounting staff.
- Processed check requests and invoices with 3-way purchase order matching and/or department coding.
- Expense Management and processing, PCard/online bill pay.
- Initiated wire transfers, stop payments or amendments and adhere to specific timelines.
- Monitored workflow queues and route invoices to proper person for resolution.
- Resolved non-routine, complex and unexpected accounts payables variances.
- Communicated effectively with vendors and purchasing to resolve discrepancies.
Accounts Payable Specialist / HR Admin
ATNA RESOURCES, LTD
Golden, CO
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Processed invoices, weekly check runs as well as manual check as they occur
- Verified three-way match between purchasing and receiving records and vendor invoices
- Confirm pricing, volumes, terms, sales and use tax, and account coding for all entries
- Ensure proper authorization for all payments prior to payments being made
- Backup benefit administration functions, process new hire paperwork for three locations
- Payroll Administration - processed payroll, terminations, changes such as pay grades and bonuses
- Processed Federal and state garnishments, W-4's, Employee verifications and Multi state tax forms
- Maintain confidential payroll records and employee personnel files
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS
Broomfield, Co
01.2013 - 01.2015
HR Admin/Human Resource Generalist
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL
Denver, Co
01.2011 - 01.2012
Education
Associates Degree in Science - Business/Accounting
University of Phoenix
Thornton, CO05-2010
Skills
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
- HRIS/Oracle 12R Financials
- Google Workspace Proficiency
- Adobe Software Proficiency
- Document Management
- PeopleSoft HRMS
- Innoprise Financials
- CBMS/Salesforce
Timeline
Human Services - Accounting Technician
CITY & COUNTY OF BROOMFIELD
12.2024 - Current
Administrative Support III
CITY AND COUNTY OF BROOMFIELD
08.2020 - 12.2024
Accounting Technician II
CITY AND COUNTY OF BROOMFIELD
07.2017 - 08.2020
Accounting Specialist Lead
INTREPID POTASH, INC
11.2015 - 07.2017
Accounts Payable Specialist / HR Admin
ATNA RESOURCES, LTD
01.2015 - 11.2015
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS
01.2013 - 01.2015
HR Admin/Human Resource Generalist
WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL
01.2011 - 01.2012
Associates Degree in Science - Business/Accounting
University of Phoenix