Rosa A. Bell

Internal Controls
• Aid in the implementation of accounting policies, standards, guidelines, and internal controls in compliance with applicable standards (i.e. GAAP, FASB), rules, regulations, and systems of internal control
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows
• Ensured staff follows standard operating procedures to maintain complete and accurate schedules and reconciliations to support financial statement reporting
Supervising
• Supervise and support the accounting and human resource departments with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust, productivity, and stress-free setting
• Oversee the processes of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivables with focus on streamlining accounting processes
• Leads and maximizes accounts payable, receivable, and payroll efficiencies through innovative process development, engaging staff in the process
• Oversee the preparation of reconciliation of bank accounts and liability accounts prior to month-end close
Budgeting
• Develop, prepare, and analyze budgets and cash-flow forecasts
• Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions
• Project future business short- and long-term operational strategies
• Establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on biweekly, monthly, and annual basis
• Manage company financial budget. Provide support and guidance to the CFO on maintaining and analyzing the company’s budget
• Compile data for next fiscal year's budget
• Closely monitor spending to ensure budget is met and offer alternatives if unforeseen events arise
Financials
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
• Provides accurate, timely, and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of financial information
• Prepares financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and cash-flow reports
• Performs month-end and year-end closing
• Posts monthly journal entries, adjusting entries, prepaids, and accruals
• Manages fixed assets and depreciation schedules and posts to the general ledger
• Prepares quarterly and annual subsidiary financial reports in accordance with US GAAP
• Monitor a company’s financial reports and determine ways to reduce costs
• Assist CFO with important financial decisions and provide insights for decision-making
• Provide comprehensive financial updates to CFO by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
• Performed variance analysis (actuals to budget) and presents financials to board of directors during month end close meetings.• Main point of contact and lead person in the collaboration with external auditors
• Engage with CPA for preparation of annual tax planning
• Prepare and post monthly and quarterly sales tax payments and reports
• Main point of contact and lead person in the collaboration with external auditors
• Engage with CPA in preparation of annual tax planning
• Accountable for the accounting operations of the company and oversee all employees involved in the accounting process
• Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
• Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
• Learns and adapts quickly to new technology and software applications
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions

• Engage with CPA for preparation of annual tax planning
• Prepare and post monthly and quarterly sales tax payments and reports
• Main point of contact and lead person in the collaboration with external auditors
• Accountable for the accounting operations of the company and oversee all employees involved in the accounting process

Strengths
• Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
• Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
• Learns and adapts quickly to new technology and software applications
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions

• Weekly auditing of A/P and N/P accounts for accuracy and making JE adjustments as needed
• Supervise and direct staff of 6
• Monthly reconciliation of asset and liability accounts for 10 companies
• Oversee all functions of the accounts payable department
• Implemented new AP procedures and processes to facilitate the closing process
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation schedule, record depreciation expense in general ledger
• Analyze P&L statements for 10 companies for trends prior to closing
• Assist with the month-end closing process, conducting research on accounts showing variances, make JE adjustments as needed
• Perform various complex account analyses and reconciliation of the fuel inventory issues, monthly
• Detail driven and can identify and correct problems
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness pertaining to my staffs daily AP input, weekly/monthly
• Resolve all AP issues from my staff
• Sales Tax payment and reconciliation
• 1099 yearly reporting
• Assist controller in additional tasks as given
• Audit support.
• Implemented internal controls to mitigate risk of fraud, ensuring financial integrity within the organization.
• Improved vendor relationships through timely payments and clear communication of company policies.
• Supported audit processes with well-organized documentation of accounts payable transactions, minimizing errors or discrepancies found during audits.
• Collaborated with other departments to resolve billing issues promptly and maintain accurate financial records.
• Reviewed monthly expense reports for accuracy, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies.
• Streamlined invoice processing for improved efficiency and reduced processing time.
• Collaborated closely with procurement on purchase orders to streamline approval processes while ensuring adherence to established budget guidelines.
• Reduced payment discrepancies with thorough invoice review, analysis, and reconciliation efforts.
• Managed a team of accounting staff, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Coordinated accounts payable functions and improved workflow for 6 staff members.

• Monthly auditing of A/R, A/P, N/P, payroll accounts, and liability accounts for accuracy and making JE adjustments as needed
• Supervise and direct staff of 2
• Process payroll through Paycom, by verifying time entry, approving, and posting payroll through a third-party company
• Reconcile all payroll liability accounts, weekly and monthly
• Create payroll reports to show total hours worked, overtime, double-time, and Cal Meal & Break Penalties to better control expenses using MS Excel
• Review and reconcile weekly payroll expense for accuracy from our third-party; create a JE and post.
• Assisted executive management in making informed business decisions with accurate ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Optimized cash flow management through careful analysis of accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory levels, and working capital requirements.
• Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing streamlined accounting processes and procedures.

• Assisted and implemented ADP Vantage HCM program for our payroll processing
• Utilized ADP Vantage HCM for Timestamp & Hourly view Time-Entry Method
• Verified all time entry by running reports before processing payroll for accuracy; prepare and calculate payroll through the ADP payroll cycle steps
• Created payroll reports to show total hours worked, overtime, double-time, and Cal Meal & Break Penalties to better control expenses
• Managed the payroll side of ADP such as adding new hires in the payroll side as well as modifying changes
• Review and reconcile semi-monthly payroll expense charges from ADP for accuracy; create a JE and post.
• Improved vendor relationships through timely payments and clear communication of company policies.
• Implemented internal controls to mitigate risk of fraud, ensuring financial integrity within the organization.
• Supported audit processes with well-organized documentation of accounts payable transactions, minimizing errors or discrepancies found during audits.
• Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing effective accounts payable processes and controls.
• Collaborated with other departments to resolve billing issues promptly and maintain accurate financial records.
• Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities for team members.
• Reviewed monthly expense reports for accuracy, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies.
• Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of tax laws affecting accounts payable activities.
• Streamlined invoice processing for improved efficiency and reduced processing time.
• Managed vendor contracts effectively, reviewing terms periodically to ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Managed a team of accounting staff, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Reduced payment discrepancies with thorough invoice review, analysis, and reconciliation efforts.
• Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets by analyzing historical spending patterns and forecasting future expenses accurately.
• Built strong relationships with vendors to enhance cost offerings and accomplish favored customer status.
• Developed reports for senior management to outline expenditures, vendor spend and forecasting.
• Input all relevant transactions and supervised properly within accounting system.
• Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
• Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.

• Managed budgets and daily cost for operations and maintenance departments
• Assisted in preparing annual budgets by reviewing and recording records of present and past operations, and trends in project costs for the preparation of our yearly budget
• Managed and analyzed actual to budgets/forecast for the operations and maintenance expenditures
• Created, maintained, and updated a budget of $46.8M for operations and maintenance to capture cost and increase awareness of expenditures and cost control
• Developed and maintained a tracking system to report expenditures and activity for production and project activities for capital and operational expenditures
• Prepared budget estimates and financial planning by engaging in procurement of goods and services for future periods
• Inventory control management and procurement of material and services by initiated requests for proposals and analyze price quotations from suppliers
• Prioritized requisitions to ensure equipment, material and services are obtained in a timely manner with emphasis on quality, cost and availability
• Processed invoices in our accounts payable Oracle program
• Engaged with vendors to ensure projects are on schedule
• Monitored and maintained inventory for each planned outage
• Created and managed work orders during outage season and unplanned outages
• Assisted in the scheduled planned and unplanned down time by planning, organizing, and directing projects
• Prepared and managed generation reports displaying, megawatts, revenue and losses for the week and revenue loss assumptions
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations by meticulously reviewing all deliverables before submission to stakeholders or regulatory bodies.
• Ensured on-time project completion by closely monitoring progress and adjusting schedules as needed.
• Enhanced communication among team members by creating clear and concise status reports.
• Determined root cause of problems and issues to implement courses of action required to implement solutions.
• Successfully managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines.
• Established budgetary controls for projects, monitoring expenses closely to prevent overspending.