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Shawnee Castaneda

Accountant I
Morenci

Summary

Goal-oriented Human Resources Specialist and Accountant with 10 years of experience in training protocol development and policy implementation. Strong financial acumen with demonstrated success in budget development and adherence. Accomplished in analyzing company needs and developing long-term solutions to meet personnel objectives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Accountant I

Freeport-McMoRan
12.2022 - Current
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.

Accounting Assistant

Freeport-McMoRan
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up to date.
  • Assisted in budget preparation and forecasting to control expenditure and maximize profitability.
  • Coordinated with external auditors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.
  • Analyzed financial discrepancies and provided solutions for accurate financial records.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using SAP.
  • Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and workflow downtime.

Junior Accountant

Truly Nolen Of America
04.2019 - 04.2022
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
  • Processed nightly bills, checks and vendor payments worth over $15,00 maintained detailed records and receipts
  • Assisted management with annual expense plans to strategically track income or revenue
  • Assisted in budget preparation and forecasting to control expenditure and maximize profitability
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly
  • Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.

HR Generalist

Pampered Paws Pet Salon
04.2014 - 12.2018
  • Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
  • Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Partnered with management team to coordinate on-boarding and off-boarding processes.
  • Consult companies in benefit strategy, bottom line, and ROI.
  • Administered compensation, benefits, and performance management systems at direction of supervisor
  • Applied mediation and collaboration to successfully resolve employee complaints and grievances.
  • Coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cienega High School
Vail, AZ
07.2008 - 05.2012

BBA - Business

Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM
08.2022 - Current

Skills

Excel Proficient

SAP expertise

Account reconciliation specialist

Schedule Management

Account Reconciliation

Timeline

Accountant I

Freeport-McMoRan
12.2022 - Current

BBA - Business

Western New Mexico University
08.2022 - Current

Accounting Assistant

Freeport-McMoRan
04.2022 - 12.2022

Junior Accountant

Truly Nolen Of America
04.2019 - 04.2022

HR Generalist

Pampered Paws Pet Salon
04.2014 - 12.2018

High School Diploma -

Cienega High School
07.2008 - 05.2012

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