Oliva Gonzalez
Los Angeles,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
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Entravision Communications
06.2021 - Current
- In 2022 saved Company $71k in fees by defending reporting in Music License Group Audit.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for management and third parties
- Create straight line schedules for revenue recognition and client invoicing
- Perform month end close procedures including P&L Analysis
- Prepared monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Manage four Business Managers from seven national markets
- Responsible for the budget, forecasting, and expenses of multiple TV/Radio markets.
- Mentor and train new Staff Accountants.
- Review Music License Group contracts to create annual budgets and prepare monthly or quarterly payments
- Prepare monthly invoice packages in accordance with trade agreements with Univision and Unimas.
- Participated as in Mentor in a volunteer Mentorship program.
Senior Accountant
Entravision Communications
09.2020 - Current
Staff Accountant
Entravision Communications
03.2019 - Current
Internal Auditor
Robert Half Accountemps
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Operational audit testing for the non-profit, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority: LAHSA
- SOX testing experience as a consultant for Protiviti.
Internal Auditor
National General Ins.
10.2014 - 11.2018
- SOX testing experience in Property and Casualty organizations
- Performed full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
- Analyzed, created, and evaluated accounting documentation, reports, data, flowcharts etc
- Organized and ran high level meetings with upper management from various companies and MGA’s.
Accountant
National General Ins.
10.2014 - 11.2018
- Compiled and prepared the footnotes and interrogatories for annual and quarterly financial statements
- Worked with internal auditors, insurance examiners, and external auditors to answer questions and provide work papers
- Analyzed and reconciled accounts; investigated reconciling items and variances
- Reviewed, prepared, and maintained standard accounting journal entries
- Took on treasury duties such as: daily banking reconciliations, re-balancing accounts, wires, positive pay, and stop payments.
Premium Accounting CSR
National General Ins.
10.2014 - 11.2018
- Answered incoming calls to address billing questions and process payments from customers, agents, and lenders
- Calculated return premiums, endorsements, adjustments, and issued checks related to overpayments
- Monitored and responded to company website emails.
Tax Preparer
H&R Block
01.2010 - 04.2014
- Interviewed clients to assess taxable income, deductible expenditures, available credits, and deductions
- Prepared tax returns in accordance to the Internal Revenue Service and state guidelines and requirements
- Consulted tax law publications to determine preparation procedures of atypical tax returns
- Explained tax positioning to clients and made applicable financial planning recommendations
- Assisted clients in addressing federal and state audit letters
- Reconciled cash drawer register at end of day for submission to the accounting department.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting - Forensic Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NHAssociate of Arts -
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CASkills
- Financial Reconciliation and Reporting
- Audit Review Procedures
- CPA Candidate
- Closing Procedures
- Budget Management
- Staff Management
- Bilingual Spanish
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Personal Information
Title: Accountant
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Entravision Communications
06.2021 - Current
Senior Accountant
Entravision Communications
09.2020 - Current
Staff Accountant
Entravision Communications
03.2019 - Current
Internal Auditor
Robert Half Accountemps
11.2018 - 03.2019
Internal Auditor
National General Ins.
10.2014 - 11.2018
Accountant
National General Ins.
10.2014 - 11.2018
Premium Accounting CSR
National General Ins.
10.2014 - 11.2018
Tax Preparer
H&R Block
01.2010 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science in Accounting - Forensic Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts -
Santa Monica College
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