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Zandra Negrete

Del Rio,TX

Summary

Bookkeeper with strong technical proficiency and commitment to accuracy in financial data entry and financial record keeping. Experienced working in both accounting-focused and general office settings. Dedicated to conforming with internal policies and standards.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

City Councilwoman

Brackettville, TX
05.2017 - 05.2019
  • Review and approve the annual budget.
  • Establish long- and short-term objectives and priorities.
  • Oversee the performance of the local public employees.
  • Oversee the effectiveness of programs.
  • Establish tax rates.
  • Enter into legal contracts.
  • Borrow funds/grants from the USDA.
  • Pass ordinances and resolutions.
  • Modify the city's charter.
  • Regulate land use through zoning laws.
  • Regulate business activity through licensing and regulations.
  • Regulate public health and safety.
  • Exercise the power of eminent domain.
  • Communicate policies and programs to residents.
  • Respond to constituent needs and complaints; and.
  • Represent the community to other levels of government.

Bookkeeper

The GEO Group, Inc.
06.2012 - 02.2018
  • Maintain accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely billing and payment processing.
  • Maintain required reports for accounts payable, accounts receivable, checking accounts, and inmate trust fund.
  • Prepares employee travel orders, advances, and expense reimbursements.
  • Assist with employee payroll for 80 employees.
  • Oversees and counts all cash, money orders, and checks that have been received for inmates, which are then credited to the appropriate inmate account.
  • Prepare the billing for inmate housing and transportation invoices for the US Marshal Service.
  • Conduct monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Develop internal control procedures to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
  • Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders before payment processing.
  • Entered deposits, credit card charges, and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
  • Prepared bank reconciliations, managed field audits, and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.

Business Manager

The GEO Group, Inc.
Brackettville, TX
03.2010 - 02.2018
  • Directs the maintenance of recording and control procedures involving the collection, evaluation, processing, preparation, submission, and reconciliation of accounts.
  • Supervises performance control activities of the Business Department.
  • Review activities and operations of the Business Department to determine departmental progress toward stated goals and objectives.
  • Researches, compiles, and analyzes financial data for the preparation of various functions, including budgets, reports, lists, and inmate/client man-day reports for accounts payable.
  • Prepares bank deposits and checks, maintains regular balance controls, and reconciles bank statements periodically.
  • Verifies calculations to balance receipts and/or to determine taxes, discounts, and additional charges.
  • Gathers information for reports or records, reviews reports, records, forms, and other documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepare the billing for inmate housing and transportation invoices for the US Marshal Service.

Mayor

The City Of Brackettville
Brackettville, TX
05.2010 - 05.2014
  • Enforcing all city ordinances, rules, and regulations.
  • Supervising all municipal employees and programs.
  • Preparing and executing the city's annual budget under the revenue and expenditure plan adopted by the council.
  • Managing the city's funds and preparing periodic reports that advise the council and the general public of the city's financial condition.
  • Providing information to the council to facilitate its ability to make informed decisions in the best interests of the community.
  • Preparing council meetings and agendas, and attending all meetings to serve as a resource to the council and the public.
  • Draw the council's attention to community needs and recommend alternatives by which the council can respond to those needs.
  • Appointing Officials for the Brackettville Housing Authority.
  • Board of Directors of the Middle Rio Grande Development Council.
  • Collaborated with city council members to set goals for the municipality.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business

DeVry University
Lisle, Il
12.2023

High School Diploma -

Brackettville I.S.D.
05.1997

Skills

  • Highly proficient, self-motivated, and responsible
  • Fast learner with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Twenty years of experience with various computer, accounting, and payroll programs
  • Ability to master new tasks with speed and accuracy
  • Knowledge of various computer programs – MS Excel, Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint
  • Bookkeeping Software
  • Invoice Processing
  • Payroll Administration
  • A/P and A/R
  • Quicken expertise
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Payroll Processing

Timeline

City Councilwoman

05.2017 - 05.2019

Bookkeeper

The GEO Group, Inc.
06.2012 - 02.2018

Mayor

The City Of Brackettville
05.2010 - 05.2014

Business Manager

The GEO Group, Inc.
03.2010 - 02.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Business

DeVry University

High School Diploma -

Brackettville I.S.D.

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