YADIRA E. ACOSTA
Schertz,TX
Summary
Extensive experience in accounting and financial reporting, audit of manufacturing, commercial, service and investment companies, non-profit organizations and financial institutions. Broad expertise in the developing, evaluation and maintenance of internal control standards in conjunction with standard Army, Department of Defense (DOD) policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Practical knowledge in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis as well as documenting financial processes, identifying inefficiencies and developing solutions. Ability to work independently, excellent leadership, organizational, communication and problem solving skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
IMCOM G9 - Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) – Financial Management (FM) - Army Recreation Machine Program (ARMP)
07.2013 - Current
- Conduct all accounting work necessary in preparation of financial reporting, including analytical reviews and reconciliations
- Develop, evaluate and maintain proper internal control standards in conjunction with standard Army, Department of Defense (DOD) policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Perform accounting system (JD Edwards) refreshes to update financial data necessary to generate reconciliation reports
- Prepare the annual budget, make recommendations to resolve questionable numbers, meet program objectives and prepare budget briefing for command approval
- Verify approved budget data Excel workbooks, create Formatted Text (Space Delimited) files with a prn extension and transfer data to JD Edwards
- Generate monthly property related reports from the accounting information system, validate integrity of the data and cost allocation
- Perform accurate, timely and thoroughly review custom management reports
- Run monthly integrity reports to ensure accurate, current and compliant financial reports
- Update expense and other financial reports using the system Financial Analysis Spreadsheet Tool and Report Writer (FASTR) from the JD Edward World General Accounting System on annual basis
- Assist accounting technicians to navigate interactions in the accounting system on areas related to accounts payable, automated payment processes, and payment register custom reports as necessary
- Identify potential errors, recommend process improvements, changes in procedures, take corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence and develop solutions
- Review online banking data of cash transactions and ensure they are accurately recorded
- Prepare monthly ARMP projected cash flow reports
- Upload Prepared by Client (PBC) reports to the auditors’ web portal
- Review ARMP audited financial statements and/or explanation of findings as assigned
- Provide explanations to the auditors as requested during the ARMP annual audit
- Submit claims to the Risk Insurance Management Program (RIMP) and update exposure lists in the STARS Enterprise software
- Approve and track purchase requests (PRs) in the Procurement Information System for Management (PRISM) for ARMP Far East District, Europe District and HQ
- Serve as Billing Official for the Government Purchase Card (GPC) Program and review and approve cardholders’ statements on the bank’s online application (Access Online)
Budget Analyst
Army Recreation Machine Program (ARMP) - Ft. Carson, CO. - Finance & Accounting Department (F&A)
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Served as the primary proponent for the ARMP budget process from initial analysis and goal setting through the planning, coordination and preparation of the completed annual budget for command approval
- Maintained strict ethical standards, integrity and confidentiality while promoting strategic mission goals and objectives
- Provided daily oversight and supervision of the U.S. Army FMWRC, ARMP Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) annual operating and capital expenditure budget to include detailed analysis of actual revenues and expenses against budget, identified budget variances that required follow up action, and served as Lead on resource management for special projects
- Provided quality and effective budget performance measurement reports, ad-hoc reports, and program analysis to management and field elements
- Assisted with the overall issuance of execution reports and maintained the financial integrity of applicable databases and financial information
- Certified funds by ensuring budgeted expenditure levels were not exceeded without proper authorization and direction
- Completed worldwide bi-weekly pay input in the Time and Labor Management System (TLMS), prepared journal entries and reports.
Accounts Receivable
Army Recreation Machine Program (ARMP) - Ft. Carson, CO. - Finance & Accounting Department (F&A)
01.2009 - 10.2012
- Implemented Accounts Receivables controls and procedures to meet ARMP missions related to the Internet Services and Amusement Machines Programs
- Implemented DFAS guidance on how to reimburse Appropriated Fund (APF) Internet customers with Non Appropriated funds (NAF) monies
- Implemented the use of the credit card “Customer Information Manager” (CIM) to create recurring customer profiles and allowed customers to pay faster without providing their personal information and credit card number every time they called
- The CIM facilitated the research of customer payment history by customer name or number
- Monitored ARMP Memorandums of Agreements (MOA) for compliance and/or appropriate invoicing
- Managed all financial reports and analysis related to the Internet Service and Amusement Machine Programs
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Army Recreation Machine Program (ARMP) -
- Ft. Carson, CO.-Finance & Accounting Department, (F&A)
03.2007 - 12.2008
- Led and supervised a team of three accounting technicians to plan and execute all tasks related to the Accounts Payable Department
- Prepared staff annual job performance standards reviews
- Ensured staff received appropriate training and necessary equipment and supplies.
Accounting Technician - Payables
Army Recreation Machine Program (ARMP) -
Ft. Carson, CO. - Finance & Accounting Department, (F&A)
03.2002 - 03.2007
- Researched through the accounting automated system (AS400), vendors, files, and source documentation the validity and proper classification of transactions before journalizing
- Classified and recorded accounting data related to card holders’ Government Purchase Card (GPC)
- Monitored accomplishment of multiple vendors’ contracts
- Ensured the appropriate allocation of expenses for each ARMP business unit
- Reviewed and verified daily cash collection data versus bank statements
- Performed check processing, mail distribution, fund deposits, and initiation of stop payments
- Reconciled assigned accounts on monthly basis.
Senior Auditor
KPMG - Panama
01.1997 - 05.1998
- Audit field work, including business advisory services, identification of business risks and recommendations oriented to improve the internal control of the company for customers in the retail, manufacturing, automobile, airlines, energy, telecommunication, cruise lines, government and consumer market industries; supervised audit staff assigned to engagements
- Prepared audited financial statements and tax returns
- Evaluated and prepared forms, procedures and controls of various financial cycles
Senior Auditor/Tax Consultant
Price Waterhouse - Panama
03.1989 - 11.1996
- Performed audits and other special engagements for manufacturing, commercial, service and investment companies, non for profit organizations and financial institutions
- Performed tax services such as tax planning and tax returns for local and international companies
- Evaluated customers fiscal risks derived from their operations
- Reviewed and evaluated accounting systems
- Participated in the Development of Work Teams with High Efficiency (Team Buildings) for various companies
- Prepared audited financial statements
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Bachelor Degree in Accounting -
University of Panama
Skills
- AS400
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Power Point
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Visio
Affiliations
Institute Of Management Accountants (IMA), 1113841
Certification
- DOD Financial Management Certification Level 2
- Certified Public Accountant - CPA - Panama, Republic of Panama
Languages
Spanish
Awards
U.S. Army Installation Management Command, G9 Army Recreation Machine Program Employee of the Quarter, 4th Quarter, 2022.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accountant
IMCOM G9 - Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) – Financial Management (FM) - Army Recreation Machine Program (ARMP)
07.2013 - Current
Budget Analyst
Army Recreation Machine Program (ARMP) - Ft. Carson, CO. - Finance & Accounting Department (F&A)
11.2012 - 06.2013
Accounts Receivable
Army Recreation Machine Program (ARMP) - Ft. Carson, CO. - Finance & Accounting Department (F&A)
01.2009 - 10.2012
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Army Recreation Machine Program (ARMP) -
03.2007 - 12.2008
Accounting Technician - Payables
Army Recreation Machine Program (ARMP) -
03.2002 - 03.2007
Senior Auditor
KPMG - Panama
01.1997 - 05.1998
Senior Auditor/Tax Consultant
Price Waterhouse - Panama
03.1989 - 11.1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Bachelor Degree in Accounting -
University of Panama
- DOD Financial Management Certification Level 2
- Certified Public Accountant - CPA - Panama, Republic of Panama
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