Experience

Talaris Therapeutics

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist

  • Aug 2021 - Present



M-Theory Group

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR/Accounting Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Dec 2020

  Oversight accounting and HR functions of the organization.  Billing for equipment lease agreements, managed services contract, and miscellaneous project work.  Collections on all past due.  Tracking and monthly report on partnership revenue, cost and allocation of partnership split.  Project close out processes for buyout and application of security deposits to the accounts.  Reconciliation of accounts, for modification of projects and lease agreements, job costing  Reconciliation of payment adjustment and changes in agreements.  Oversight of all accounting process, trial balance, general ledger.  Month end and year end closing for 5 companies.  Responsible for the accounting package out to our CPA’s. Show less



AAA Packing & Shipping

• Controller

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2011

  Responsible for the accounting cycle from invoice approval to consolidated financial statements. Successfully transitioned department in a systems conversion without any interruptions of accounting operations. Instituted contract billing tracking, systemized job costing and lien releases leading to a more efficient and accurate billing system. Worked diligently with WCIRB to revise classification codes resulting in lower Workers Comp. rates. Develops, implements and administers HR policies and procedures to assure regulatory compliance. Provide improved controls for internal operations resulting in a work flow that was more efficient and friendly, company-wide. Ensure completion and review of all balance sheet reconciliations and identify and communicate findings. Liaise effectively with finance constituents on financial accounting and reporting deliverables, issues and process improvements. Work with internal staff and external auditors during reviews and audits to ensure full cooperation from accounting staff and compliance with all qualified requests. Lead and manage a team of professionals, including selection/hiring, objective setting, performance management, coaching/development and training. Responsible for the monthly close as well as maintenance of all accounting ledgers including monthly review of all account reconciliations and journal entries. Show less



Boys & Girls Club

• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accountant

  • Dec 1999 - Dec 2010

  Implemented new accounting processes and procedures to bring accounting records current. Revised cost allocation plan and indirect cost plan and implemented new fiscal controls. Reconcile bank statements and process journal entries. Prepare, review and advise on agency budgets for contract compliance for government grantors. Develop and administer internal reporting process for City and County grants management. Worked with City auditors to successfully resolve compliance issues. Implemented new accounting processes and procedures to bring accounting records current. Revised cost allocation plan and indirect cost plan and implemented new fiscal controls. Reconcile bank statements and process journal entries. Prepare, review and advise on agency budgets for contract compliance for government grantors. Develop and administer internal reporting process for City and County grants management. Worked with City auditors to successfully resolve compliance issues.



LACHSA (Los Angeles County High School

• Foundation Accounting Manager

  • Dec 2003 - Jan 2007

  Managed 60 Foundations and Private Grants for arts education. Implemented and administered daily fiscal operations for the foundation. Ensured grant compliance for private donor funds that were restricted to specific activities. Participated in the agency budgeting process and the grant budgeting process in conjunction with the fiscal agent of the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Managed 60 Foundations and Private Grants for arts education. Implemented and administered daily fiscal operations for the foundation. Ensured grant compliance for private donor funds that were restricted to specific activities. Participated in the agency budgeting process and the grant budgeting process in conjunction with the fiscal agent of the Los Angeles County Office of Education.



New Directions INC

• Grants Accountant

  • Jun 2003 - Dec 2003

  Managed government contract for a non-profit. Monitored grant-fiscal compliance issues and proper documentation. Maintained forecasted budget vs. actual expenditures and journal entries. Managed billing process, grant revenue streams, fiscal reports as appropriate and grant budgets. Managed government contract for a non-profit. Monitored grant-fiscal compliance issues and proper documentation. Maintained forecasted budget vs. actual expenditures and journal entries. Managed billing process, grant revenue streams, fiscal reports as appropriate and grant budgets.



Serra Ancillary Care Corp

• Accounting Manager

  • Sep 1999 - Dec 2002

  Hired as full charge bookkeeper and promoted to Manager within 2 years. Managed Accounts Payables and all temporary employees. Processed payroll for approximately 30 employees via ADP/HRIS. Processed government grants billing and managed budgets, and monitored for compliance issues. Managed entire agency fiscal administration upon promotion. Maintained the stability of the agency in the absence of the Executive Director in collaboration with two other managers. Hired as full charge bookkeeper and promoted to Manager within 2 years. Managed Accounts Payables and all temporary employees. Processed payroll for approximately 30 employees via ADP/HRIS. Processed government grants billing and managed budgets, and monitored for compliance issues. Managed entire agency fiscal administration upon promotion. Maintained the stability of the agency in the absence of the Executive Director in collaboration with two other managers.