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Teresa Melendez

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant III

University of New Mexico
08.2014 - 02.2015
  • Monitor and reconcile unrestricted accounts
  • Build fiscal year budgets and prepare mid-year projections for these same accounts
  • Work between two budget modules
  • Analyze and report variances between budget and actual activity
  • Billing duties: daily payment verification, end of month reconciliation, ensure billing department is running smoothly
  • Lead inventory certifier
  • Payroll approver for exempt and non-exempt employees, salary redistributions
  • Conversion to new dental software (Axium)

Accountant II

University of New Mexico
01.2006 - 08.2014
  • Monitored and reconciled unrestricted accounts
  • Built fiscal year budgets and prepared mid-year projections for these same accounts
  • Analyzed and reported variances between budget and actual activity
  • Monitored and reconciled contract and grant accounts
  • Prepared pre-award documents which initiate contracting department’s negotiations
  • Prepared quarterly financial reports for Principal Investigators and reviewed with PIs as requested
  • Student Financial Aid – Accountant I (March 2006 – November 2006): Processed Student Athlete scholarships and monthly stipends
  • Monitored department budget and met with Director and Associate Director to review monthly
  • Reconciled deposits to general/ledger
  • Temporary position with UNM Foundation (January 2006 – February 2006)
  • Supported strategic decision-making by providing accurate and timely financial reports to executive management.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.

Staff Accountant

Jewish Community Center
07.2003 - 12.2005
  • Maintained accounts/receivable & accounts/payable
  • Reconciled subsidiary ledgers to general ledger
  • Processed credit card & automated clearing house (ACH) payments for over nine hundred customer accounts
  • Answered customer inquiries
  • Assisted in budget preparation, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and financial forecasts.
  • Assisted in budget preparation, providing accurate forecasts for revenue and expenses based on historical trends.

Education

BBA - Accounting

University of New Mexico
1990

Skills

  • Banner
  • My Reports
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • QuickBooks
  • PC Charge

Phonenumbers

505-818-7249

Recognition

Nominated three years in a row for Department of Pediatrics Staff Award.

Timeline

Accountant III

University of New Mexico
08.2014 - 02.2015

Accountant II

University of New Mexico
01.2006 - 08.2014

Staff Accountant

Jewish Community Center
07.2003 - 12.2005

BBA - Accounting

University of New Mexico

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