Norma A Castillo
Reseda,CA
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Clear Image Printing, Inc.
05.2022 - Current
- Establishing, maintaining, and updating standard rates such material, overhead and loaded labor rates
- Issue reports to management on an exception basis, which are used in control and price setting
- Assist in cost estimating, price setting, decision making, and cost control
- Design, evaluate, and prepare specifications for reports that meet company needs for sales, margins, effective discounts
- Three months ACCTG MGR
- Apply cash receipts, manage financial closing, calculate monthly sales tax pre-payments & file quarterly sales tax,maintain fix assets log, prepare journal entries and month-end reconciliation, provide day to day accounting functions.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
- Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
- Conducted internal audits to verify accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
- Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
- Developed and maintained system of internal controls to prevent fraud and abuse.
- Implemented cost control procedures and cost management processes, creating considerable savings to the business.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Supported CEO with special projects and additional job duties.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Financial Analysis Manager
Extensions Plus, Inc.
04.2010 - 08.2020
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
Staff Accountant
Spartan Truck Company
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into Quickbooks Online financial management system.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Assisted comptroller with year-end financial audits.
- Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
N/S Corporation
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Preparation of financial statements, month-end & year-end closing, general journal entries, bank reconciliation, depreciation and amortization of assets, daily reporting of sales and cash, accounts payable
- Experienced in payroll reconciliation & posting of payroll entries
- Keeping rolling schedules of assets and liabilities, and monthly accruals
- Filing of sales taxes. Review monthly results of operations & other reports for financial analysis
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Assist tax accountants in compiling tax information: income, expenses and other reportable transactions.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
Accounting Manager
Buffet Crampon USA
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Organized and directed accounting activities including the general ledger, payables, payroll, and fix assets
- Maintained accounting systems that ensured the proper accounting and recording of company resources
- Prepared and analyzed financial reports
- Responsible for month-end and year-end close
- Prepare financial schedules for outside auditors as directed
- Annual budgeting and forecast
- Performed research and reconciliations of bank accounts
- Established and maintained general, subsidiary accounts and related ledgers
- Posted, recorded and monitored accrual expenses and pre-paid assets.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
Accountant
Triton International
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Responsible for accounting activities involving general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payables, inventory reconciliation, and payroll.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Improved data collection, financial analysis and financial modeling to optimize practices and retain customers.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration, Accounting
LA California State University
Associate in Arts - Business Administration
LA Trade-Technical College
Certificate in Accounting -
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Computer Skills: Proficient in the use of Excel & Queries, PowerPoint, and Word
- Budget Projections
- Financial Statement Presentations
- GL Entry Verification
- Inventory Auditing
- GAAP Understanding
- Financial Reporting
- Year-End Closings
- Statement Reviews
- Accounting Software: MAS 200, Famous, Avante, FAS, and QuickBooks Online and Desktop
- General Ledger Accounting
- Account Reconciliation
- Payroll Processing
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Clear Image Printing, Inc.
05.2022 - Current
Staff Accountant
Spartan Truck Company
08.2020 - 05.2022
Financial Analysis Manager
Extensions Plus, Inc.
04.2010 - 08.2020
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
N/S Corporation
01.2007 - 01.2009
Accounting Manager
Buffet Crampon USA
01.2004 - 01.2006
Accountant
Triton International
01.1999 - 01.2004
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration, Accounting
LA California State University
Associate in Arts - Business Administration
LA Trade-Technical College
Certificate in Accounting -
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
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