Rosie Avila
Gonzales,USA
Summary
Accountant with 31+ years of experience, excelling in payroll and accounting with a focus on compliance and process optimization. Proficient in using advanced accounting software to enhance fiscal reporting and payroll systems, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards. Committed to leveraging meticulous attention to detail in refining audit processes, aiming to boost organizational efficiency and fiscal transparency.
Experienced with financial analysis and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Utilizes knowledge of accounting software and financial regulations to streamline processes. Strong understanding of financial data analysis and budgeting.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
North Monterey County Unified School District
07.2024 - Current
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Prepare JE, BT, BR, IFT, Position Retros, ADD On Retros and other applicable accounting tasks.
- Monitor allocations and report on budget data including revenue and expenditures for all programs.
- Train accounting staff to perform accounting transactions according to requirements.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Review and approve Personnel Action Forms, approve Payroll and bank reconciliations.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring errors.
- Schedule meetings with a school sites to discuss budget, fiscal reporting, position control and answer questions.
- Process Federal Cash Data Management.
- Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
- Process Migrant Claim.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and support all phases of budget development to closed books.
Payroll Benefit Specialist
Gonzales Unified School District
07.2012 - Current
- Train accounting staff to perform accounting payroll transactions according to requirements and provided ongoing support.
- Monitored labor laws, Ed Code, CalPERS and CalSTRS Retirement Law, CBA languages to ensure accuracy and compliance with District policies.
- Streamlined payroll processing, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws
- Enhanced payroll accuracy by auditing of timesheets and work hours
- Mentored team members, enhancing their skills in complex payroll tasks
- Optimized health benefits coordination, improving employee satisfaction
- Resolved payroll discrepancies by applying advanced mathematical calculations
- Enhanced fiscal compliance by refining payroll audits and insurance coordination
- Sharpened accuracy of financial reporting by meticulous verification of payroll data
- Implemented new payroll protocols that reduced processing errors by 20%
- Developed training modules for payroll software that enhanced team productivity
- Conducted detailed benefits analysis to ensure optimal employee coverage
Fiscal/HR Accounting Specialist
Gonzales Unified School District
07.2000 - 06.2012
- Assisted with fiscal reporting, enhancing budget accuracy and efficiency
- Ensured record-keeping for HR and Business Office with fiscal and HR documents, upholding compliance
- Facilitated new hire orientations, improving employee onboarding process
- Assisted auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Supported month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis reports.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Managed cash flow effectively by monitoring daily transactions reconciling bank accounts regularly.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Reviewed accounts, review revenue and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Collaborated with Fiscal Director assuring efficiency and compliance with District policies and applicable government regulations.
Accountant Quality Control Leader
First National Bank
01.1993 - 06.2000
- Trained staff in diverse banking functions, boosting operational efficiency
- Managed approval of financial transactions ensuring compliance and accuracy by refining audit process
- Aided branches in resolving account issues, enhancing customer satisfaction
- Implemented audit strategies to meet stringent sales targets
- Mentored junior accountants and bank tellers leading to increase in department efficiency
Education
Diploma -
Alisal High School
Salinas, CA06.1992
Skills
- Customer Service
- Critical thinking
- Accurate data analysis skills
- Payroll Management
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Transparency
- Account Reconciliation
- GASB accounting
- Fixed asset management
- Revenue recognition
Timeline
Accountant
North Monterey County Unified School District
07.2024 - Current
Payroll Benefit Specialist
Gonzales Unified School District
07.2012 - Current
Fiscal/HR Accounting Specialist
Gonzales Unified School District
07.2000 - 06.2012
Accountant Quality Control Leader
First National Bank
01.1993 - 06.2000
Diploma -
Alisal High School
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