Maria Baldwin
Centennial
Summary
Professional accountant with 7 years of experience specializing in financial analysis, budgeting, forecast, cash management and regulatory compliance. Diligently maintains the latest training on tax regulations and legal issues impacting financial operations. Excels in delivering results through strategic planning and problem-solving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
VieCure
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Lead external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identified issues, and implemented internal controls to prevent future occurrences
- Collaborated in building and improving cash flow projections by monitoring accounts receivable, negotiating payment terms with vendors, and reducing expenses
- Established budget allocation by conducting comprehensive financial analyses and forecasting trends of each department
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for domestic and foreign employees
- Played key role in strategic decision-making, offering financial analysis that supported major company initiatives
Senior Accountant
Nextworld
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Reviewed contracts and successfully implemented ASC 842 to comply with GAAP
- Participated in adopting ASC 350 for internally developed software and other intangible assets
- Assisted with ASC 606 and streamlined the process of contract revenue recognition
- Actively contributed to internal implementations to simplify accounting and reduce manual efforts
- Utilized internally developed software with the goal of bug detection followed by solution recommendation
Staff Accountant
Nextworld
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Solely operated daily accounting functions, maintained prepaids and fixed assets, along with month-end close process
- Reduced discrepancies in financial reports by conducting thorough audits of historic records
- Calculated sales and use tax for the city, county, and state
- Lead the conversion from cash to accrual accounting
- Contributed to development of more robust internal control system, enhancing financial integrity and compliance.
Manager
Best Values Real Estate
11.2017 - 09.2020
- Bookkeeper for 500 properties with an annual gross income of $7,000,000
- Implemented new ERP system to simplify accounting and track property status
- Collaborated with external CPA firm to file federal and state tax returns
- Provided ongoing support to employees across multiple departments regarding financial and property concerns
Education
B.S. Business Administration - Financial Management
University of Colorado Denver - Business School
Denver, COSkills
- Knowledge of GAAP
- Technical Accounting
- Internal controls establishment
- Implementation Specialist
- Audit support and preparation
- Budget, Cash flow, and Forecast management
- Team building and leadership
- Payroll and HR
- ERP Proficiency
- Project Management
Certification
- QuickBooks
- Notary Public
- Avalara - AvaTax
- CPE: ASC 606 course
- CPE: ASC 842 course
- Propertyware
Timeline
Senior Accountant
VieCure
06.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Accountant
Nextworld
01.2022 - 06.2022
Staff Accountant
Nextworld
09.2020 - 12.2021
Manager
Best Values Real Estate
11.2017 - 09.2020
B.S. Business Administration - Financial Management
University of Colorado Denver - Business School
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