Olvia Santiago

Dynamic and results-driven Senior Accounting Professional with over 15+ years of experience managing full-cycle bookkeeping, internal controls, and financial reporting for multimillion-dollar projects. Proven track record of leading complex financial updates, streamlining accounts payable/receivable workflows, and ensuring strict compliance with regulatory standards. Expert at translating complex data into actionable financial strategies for executive boards and stakeholders.

Fluent in English and Spanish, combining advanced technical proficiency with leadership capabilities to drive financial efficiency in mission-driven, private and non-profit environments.

Full Charge Bookkeeper (Consultant – Green Valley Water District) at Robert Half (2025-09 – Present)

• Led a high-priority financial recovery project to bring the district's complete accounting and finance operations up to date.
• Prepared and oversaw monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, providing critical data analysis pre- and post-close to determine financial trends.
• Partnered directly with Board Members and the District Manager to align financial metrics with organizational strategy and non-profit compliance guidelines.
• Developed, maintained, and enforced strong internal controls and financial policies, effectively managing external audits and reducing organizational risk.
• Supervised day-to-day accounting functions, general ledger reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, and the company credit card program.

Accounts Payable Specialist at BFL Construction Inc. (2022-10 – 2025-03)

• Managed accounts payable for operations for 8+ active construction projects valued more than $50M, ensuring 100% compliance with corporate financial policies.
• Processed over 200 high-volume monthly subcontractor and vendor invoices with strict accuracy.
• Improved payment cycle efficiency by restructuring the approval workflow, significantly reducing processing delays.
• Coordinated lien waivers and subcontractor compliance to protect company assets and guarantee on-time disbursements.
• Collaborated directly with the Controller to reconcile balance sheets and generate weekly reports, successfully reducing outstanding discrepancies.

Full Charge Bookkeeper at Royale Interiors LLC (2020-02 – 2021-11)

• Directed full-cycle bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, and monthly bank reconciliations for a high-end manufacturing and design firm.
• Oversaw all AP/AR functions, payroll processing, and regulatory monthly sales tax filings.
• Collaborated with leadership to prepare strategic pro-forma budgets to support long-term business planning.
• Assisted external Accountant with year-end closing procedures.

Accounting Assistant at Bekins Moving Solutions Inc. (2017-05 – 2020-02)

• Processed high-volume AP/AR transactions across multiple branches in Tucson and Phoenix.
• Audited shipping estimates against final data to generate highly accurate billing and invoices, minimizing client disputes.
• Managed complex storage accounts, monthly automated billing, and a multi-tiered payroll system inclusive of commissions and hourly wages.

Staff Accountant at Titan Iron Ore Corp / Friendable Inc / Sage & Associates Inc (2011-08 – 2017-05)

• Reconciled complex balance sheet accounts, posted journal entries, and assisted with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Contributed to internal budget development and executed accurate payroll cycles.

Accounting Clerk at The ILS Company (2010-05 – 2011-07)

• Verified invoice and financial record accuracy, investigated questionable entries, and implemented swift corrective actions.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Minor in Business Administration) – Universidad de Sonora

Advanced Coursework in Accounting – Pima Community College