Megan Carrillo
Tolleson
Summary
Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Budget Analyst II
City of Phoenix
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets, working closely with department heads to gather necessary information.
- Facilitated cross-department communication to ensure consistent understanding of budgetary goals and constraints.
- Monitors and reports budgetary discrepancies to management to maximize reporting efficiency and finalized spending plans.
- Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.
- Supervising Fiscal Accounting Staff members
- Evaluates base budge request, recommends budget allowances
- Conducted variance analyses to identify potential areas for improvement in existing budgeting practices.
Senior Accountant/Business and Liquor Licensing
City of Buckeye
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with GAAP standards by staying current on updates and integrating changes into accounting practices as needed.
- Compiles statistical information for Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Business/ Liquor Licensing Verification and Compliance
Human Resource Supervisor/ Project Support Manager
Arlington Valley Solar Energy II/ Centinela Solar Energy
04.2015 - 08.2021
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for optimal pricing while maintaining quality standards across all stages of the project lifecycle.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Conducted new hire on-board/separation-termination processes
- Managed payroll and benefit selections
- Ensured compliance with Arizona and California Labor Laws
- Maintained onsite personnel files
- Followed and applied all NERC requirements.
Human Resource Supervisor / Finance Biller / Administrative Supervisor
Rodeo Ford
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Reporting to the dealership & regional managers
- Internal and external messaging and coordination
- Direct customer service troubleshooting
- Monthly revenue reporting and auditing
- Collaborated and negotiated funding with financial institutions
- Supervised 5 line level employees
- Conducted new hire on-board/separation-termination processes
- Administrated all financial compensation
- Other duties as directed by Dealership Manager.
Education
Masters of Public Administration -
University of Phoenix
01.2024
Bachelors of Science in Management -
University of Phoenix
01.2021
Skills
- Audit Support
- ERP Software
- Financial Reporting
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Government Accounting
- Expertise in Microsoft Office
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
Special Certifications
Notary Public – State of Arizona
References
- Julian Garcia, 623-628-2902, Current Co Worker
- Gerald St Vincent, 623-688-4030, Former Supervisor
- Jennifer Russo, 702-286-1605, Current Co Worker
Timeline
Budget Analyst II
City of Phoenix
01.2025 - Current
Senior Accountant/Business and Liquor Licensing
City of Buckeye
08.2021 - Current
Human Resource Supervisor/ Project Support Manager
Arlington Valley Solar Energy II/ Centinela Solar Energy
04.2015 - 08.2021
Human Resource Supervisor / Finance Biller / Administrative Supervisor
Rodeo Ford
01.2013 - 04.2015
Bachelors of Science in Management -
University of Phoenix
Masters of Public Administration -
University of Phoenix
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