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Rachel Benavidez

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

To obtain a job within my chosen field that will challenge me and allow me to use my education, skills, and past experiences in a way that is mutually beneficial to both myself and my employer and allow for future growth and advancement. Detail-oriented Accountant with 20 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

NM Gas Company
08.2021 - Current
  • Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Plant is mainly responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and monitoring of activities related to plant accounting
  • Assist conducting in-depth research on accounting transactions and methodologies, as well as regulatory rules
  • Assist with assets retirements for plant accounting functions
  • Assist initiating workorders for capital accounts
  • Assist with unitization for distributions
  • Review in-service dates, work with field locations to confirm and adjust as necessary
  • Review monthly capital charges for appropriateness; close capital projects when complete
  • Performed other related tasks that are not included, but with the context of the duties defined
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.

Internal Auditor

Pueblo of Isleta
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Audited activities of various departments for compliance with plans, policies, and procedures as assigned by management
  • Prepared and submitted reports on the results of work performed
  • Conducted interviews with applicable personnel for auditing purposes
  • Provided recommendations to mitigate risks in the protection of Tribal Assets
  • Managed time and assignments to meet established deadlines
  • Daily reviewed of work and audit program to ensure professional standards and the objectives of the audit are met
  • Maintained all audit files and related documents for assigned internal audits
  • Maintained confidentiality of all privileged information
  • Performed all other duties as assigned
  • Ensured full compliance with departmental Internal Controls, policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.

Office Manager

New Mexico Health Care Association
05.2015 - 01.2021
  • Prepare NMHCA financials which includes researching and analyzing data
  • Provided reports regarding bank statements to report and present to Executive Director
  • Overseeing general office operations
  • Purchasing office supplies and equipment and maintaining proper stock levels
  • Managed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Assisted and worked closely with CPA to perform accounting audits
  • Completed HR reports to assure compliance with rules and regulations
  • Assist with annual budgets and research any variances documented
  • Prepared payroll and am responsible for the administration of benefits
  • Post daily accounting data, deposits, and generate billings as required
  • Trained co-workers on different processes to promote efficiency
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.

Administrator

New Mexico Health Care Workers’ Compensation Group
05.2015 - Current
  • Prepare NMHCWCG financials which includes researching and analyzing data
  • Attend and transcribe Board of Trustee meeting minutes
  • Provide quarterly financial reports, address meeting agendas, and aid in safety meetings
  • Managed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Assisted and worked closely with CPA to perform accounting and actuarial audits
  • Process and analyze workers’ compensation information
  • Adheres to all company policies, best practices and procedures
  • Served as a liaison between departments, fostering open communication channels that improved overall organizational function.

Accountant

Steinborn & Associates R.E.
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Responsible for processing commission checks for over 130 Agents
  • Responsible for agent billing and invoicing monthly
  • Assisted management to ensure complete and accurate data was being reported regarding taxes
  • Resolved issues and requests for management teams and clients
  • Provided advice on accounting system functions, perform analysis, and advise management on problems, trends, ratios, and deviations
  • Work closely with management to identify and correct improper accounting transactions
  • Assisted external auditing agencies with internal audits.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
  • Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Focus on Accounting

Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM

B. A. - Accounting with a minor in Management

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM

Skills

  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable
  • Financial Statements
  • Financial Reporting
  • Payroll Processing
  • Cash Flow analysis
  • General Ledger Entries
  • Account reconciliation processes
  • General Ledger Management
  • Management accounting
  • General ledger accounting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Invoice balancing
  • Customer Relations

References

Upon Request

Additional Information

Currently studying for the Certified Fraud Examiner Certificate.

Timeline

Accountant

NM Gas Company
08.2021 - Current

Internal Auditor

Pueblo of Isleta
01.2021 - 08.2021

Office Manager

New Mexico Health Care Association
05.2015 - 01.2021

Administrator

New Mexico Health Care Workers’ Compensation Group
05.2015 - Current

Accountant

Steinborn & Associates R.E.
05.2014 - 05.2015

Master of Business Administration - Focus on Accounting

Eastern New Mexico University

B. A. - Accounting with a minor in Management

New Mexico State University

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