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Yesenia Ruiz

San Antonio

Summary

Results-driven Senior Accountant with over 15 years of experience in both small business and corporate accounting across diverse industries, including automotive and government. Demonstrated expertise in payroll processing, financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, and full-cycle accounting. Proven track record of leading accounting teams, managing multi-entity financials, and streamlining operations to improve efficiency and accuracy. Strong working knowledge of GAAP, SOX compliance, and accounting software such as QuickBooks and Quicken.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Accountant

The Manna Group, LLC
07.2015 - Current
  • Managed operations for 6 business entities.
  • Led the setup and transition to a new payroll and HR system.
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports, including profit & loss, cash flow, and income statements.
  • Handled journal entries, accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), and ledgers for 6 companies.
  • Made daily bank deposits and handled all bank reconciliations.
  • Processed petty cash, travel expenses, and mileage reimbursements.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Assisted in preparing month-end financial statements.
  • Analyzed project costs and pricing, and created strategies to reduce expenses.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.

Chief Accountant

4M Hr Logistics, LLC
01.2013 - 06.2015
  • Processed weekly payroll for over 200 employees, including corporate staff and contractors across three payroll cycles.
  • Assisted with annual budget preparation and financial planning.
  • Maintained and analyzed budgets; prepared monthly budget vs. actual reports.
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including Profit & Loss, Cash Flow, and Income Statements.
  • Handled Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), and billing on a weekly basis.
  • Oversaw billing and A/R collections, resolving any issues promptly.
  • Reorganized the accounting department and created new procedures to improve efficiency and operations.
  • Managed the weekly check run, including verifying all check requests and expense reports for compliance with company policies.

Staff Tax Accountant

Contracted Completed Staffing
07.2012 - 12.2013
  • Managed all documentation and accounting for sales, withholding, and rental taxes.
  • Handled all state and local sales tax tasks, including filings and compliance.
  • Assisted with preparation and review of employee payroll tax returns.
  • Prepared tax accruals and performed reconciliation of tax return balance sheets.
  • Reviewed and analyzed payroll tax returns, making updates as needed.
  • Managed documentation for tax audits and tax return filings to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Staff Accountant

Ingram Park Auto Center
03.2011 - 07.2012
  • Performed bank reconciliations and monthly general ledger reconciliations.
  • Ensured accurate accounting of general ledger transactions.
  • Reconciled sales, rental, and special inventory tax accounts.
  • Reviewed and approved cash and journal vouchers to ensure compliance with GAAP and local regulations.
  • Audited and reviewed all ACH and funding transactions.
  • Handled journal entries, ledgers, Accounts Payable (A/P), and Accounts Receivable (A/R) each month.
  • Processed payroll for over 175 employees, including wage adjustments and PTO tracking.
  • Managed payroll check distribution, provided support to employees, and responded to payroll inquiries.
  • Compiled payroll data and allocations for weekly and bi-weekly reporting.
  • Calculated and adjusted PTO for terminated employees in final paychecks.

Staff Accountant

Clear Channel Corporation
09.2008 - 03.2010
  • Processed payroll for 800–900 employees, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
  • Audited bank reports and monitored payroll taxes to ensure timely and compliant filings.
  • Identified and corrected payroll discrepancies; reconciled payroll account balances including benefits, timesheets, and wage attachments.
  • Reviewed and approved new and existing customer credit accounts.
  • Managed Accounts Receivable (A/R), maintained customer records, updated contracts, and processed payments (checks, ACH, wires, credit cards) within 24 hours.
  • Oversaw payment file-level reconciliation and performed monthly sub-ledger to general ledger reconciliations for all credit card transactions.
  • Maintained accurate A/R and A/P records.
  • Verified purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assisted with public relations tasks and supported monthly and yearly budget closings.

Education

Master of Science - Accounting

Southern New Hampshire University
08.2022

Bachelors - Accounting

Southern New Hampshire University
05.2019

Skills

  • General ledger accounting (10 years)
  • Management
  • SOX
  • GAAP
  • Analysis skills
  • Cash handling
  • Bank reconciliation
  • QuickBooks
  • Payroll tax
  • Accounting within automotive industry (10 years)
  • Tax compliance reporting
  • Profit & loss
  • Budgeting
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Communication skills
  • Dealership experience
  • General ledger reconciliation
  • Corporate accounting
  • Payroll
  • Accounts receivable
  • Accounts payable

Certification

Driver's License

Languages

English - Native

Timeline

Senior Accountant

The Manna Group, LLC
07.2015 - Current

Chief Accountant

4M Hr Logistics, LLC
01.2013 - 06.2015

Staff Tax Accountant

Contracted Completed Staffing
07.2012 - 12.2013

Staff Accountant

Ingram Park Auto Center
03.2011 - 07.2012

Staff Accountant

Clear Channel Corporation
09.2008 - 03.2010

Master of Science - Accounting

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelors - Accounting

Southern New Hampshire University

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