Yuko Iwamoto
UC San Diego, Department of Recreation
Las Vegas,Nevada
2027
years of professional experience
Strategic accountant with over 8 years of experience in managing GAAP-compliant financial records and executing month-end close processes. Enhanced cash flow through timely accounts payable processing, grant reconciliation, and payroll management for over 600 employees. Prepared audit-ready financial packages that ensure transparency and compliance. Aiming to leverage expertise in a senior leadership role to strengthen internal controls and improve financial reporting.
Work History
Accounting Associate
5 Years 6 Months- Monitored and maintained general ledger accuracy through precise journal entries for deposits and fundings in NetSuite.
- Maintained accurate financial records and reconciled discrepancies with detail-oriented approach.
- Analyzed cash position weekly to facilitate timely fund allocation and support ongoing operations.
- Executed payroll operations bi-monthly for a workforce exceeding 600 employees, utilizing Paychex Flex and Paycom to guarantee precise fund allocation.
- Reviewed and approved weekly school-uploaded invoices in Spendbridge to ensure timely vendor payments.
- Responds to school-level accounting queries and reviews financials to sustain compliance and reporting accuracy.
- Supported month-end closing activities by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
Accounting Clerk (AP)
- Centralized accounts payable across six California branches, ensuring timely processing of vendor payments, credit card transactions, reimbursements, and cash management under internal controls.
- Managed high-volume disbursements and maintained a 100% on-time payment rate for veteran housing and vendor contracts.
- Reconciled weekly bank statements with cash ledger, promptly clearing unmatched transactions to maintain accurate financial records.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reports for management review.
- Supported audits by organizing documentation and providing necessary information.
Accounting Clerk & Controller Assistant
2 Years- Partnered directly with the Controller on month-end balance sheet reviews, specifically auditing prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and monthly bank statement reconciliations.
- Managed high-volume accounts payable operations, precisely coding and processing 150–200 vendor invoices and staff reimbursements weekly across 17 distinct entities.
- Generated 80+ daily disbursements and updated weekly check registers in MS Excel, ensuring adherence to internal control systems.
- Ensured procurement and accounting accuracy by performing 3-way matching for invoices, product quantities, and pricing before authorizing payments.
- Tracked 1099 vendor documentation and compliance for year-end tax reporting, facilitating accurate submissions.
- Managed divisional purchase orders and expenses within budgetary allocations to control inventory levels and minimize variances.
Japan Division Lead/Office Coordinator
3 Years- Oversaw divisional purchase orders and expenses according to strict budgetary allocations to regulate inventory levels and avoid variances.
- Ensured procurement and accounting accuracy by performing 3-way matching for invoices, products quantities, and pricing before authorizing payments.
- Facilitated effective communication with Japanese customers by resolving shipping and product issues through daily inquiry responses.
Master's Swim Coach
9 Years 6 Months- Coordinated safety and training logistics for large-scale aquatic programs with 20–60 participants, ensuring effective communication and participant engagement.
- Interacted daily with diverse groups, managed schedules, and provided tailored feedback to enhance participant development and satisfaction.
- Balanced rigorous coaching schedule with dedicated personal fitness routine, showcasing exceptional discipline and time management.
Education
Accounting Certificate - Accounting
B.A. - International Studies – Economics / East Asian Studies
Skills
Bank Reconciliations
Payroll Processing
Month-End Close
GAAP Compliance
General Ledger Oversight
Accounts Payable
Invoice Processing
Revenue Recognition
NetSuite
Paychex Flex
Expense Tracking
Accomplishments
At Icon School Management, I assisted a charter school with timely payments, processed last-minute manual checks for staff and vendors, and identified duplicate or missing transactions. I also developed an AP manual for new staff members. Additionally, I conducted weekly cash position reviews to ensure sufficient cash flow and liquidity, which is crucial before processing bi-weekly payroll. I notified the schools about checks older than 90 days to help detect missing payments and prevent late fees.
Languages
Japanese (Native)
English (Native)
Spanish (Novice)
Timeline
Accounting Associate
ExED
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
Accounting Clerk & Controller Assistant
ICON School Management
01.2018 - 01.2020Read More
Master's Swim Coach
UC San Diego, Department of Recreation
01.2017 - CurrentRead More
Japan Division Lead/Office Coordinator
Home Naturals Inc
01.2014 - 01.2017Read More
Accounting Clerk (AP)
Adjoin
2020 - 2020Read More
San Diego Mesa College
Accounting Certificate from Accounting
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University of California, San Diego
B.A. from International Studies – Economics / East Asian Studies
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