Ashley Gamez Email & Phone Number

West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, Us

I joined PPB Capital Partners in 2023 as the assistant vice president of fund accounting. I have a fifteen-year background in the field, six of which were specific to alternative investment fund accounting. At PPB, I handle the oversight of accounting related matters pertaining to each individual fund on the platform. Launched in 2008, PPB Capital Partners brings premier alternative investment solutions and streamlined processing to the wealth advisor community. PPB builds and operates customized private fund solutions for wealth advisory firms nationwide. In addition, PPB provides wealth advisors entry points to a roster of best-in-class institutional alternative investment managers in strategies ranging from private equity, private credit, hedge funds, real estate, venture capital and alternative income.

Calabasas , Ca, Us

• Managed the full cycle accounting for the company’s mortgage debt fund (Reg D. Fund).• Fund activities including investor distributions, LOC and liquidity management, ERISA management.• Monthly financials and reporting to investors, audit prep/support, and tax for the Fund. • Full cycle accounting for the corporate loan originating entity, including overhead, COGS, accrued income and expenses.• Financial statement review, and presentation to management for all entities.• Assisted with audit and tax support for all entities, including detailed tax schedules and collaboration with the CPA/Tax firm.• Analyzing borrower loan payments, reviewing/approving borrower loan payoff calculations, and managing escrow advances.• Prepared/created advanced Excel schedules including pivots, vlookup, hlookup, nested IF functions and some macros.• Worked closely with the CFO and Co-CEO to manage cash flow, expenses, and planning for a quickly growing business.• Successfully trained and mentored 4 new team members over the last 3 years who are fully cross trained in all aspects of the accounting department.• Promoted within from Accounting Associate, to Staff Accountant, to Senior Staff Accountant.

Culver City, California, Us

Handle inter-company accounts receivable billings across a portfolio of 100+ Cash Flow Projections and forecast planning with the VP of Accounting and the CFO. Well versed in GL journal entry and adjustments, including month-end accruals and year-end tax adjustments. Manage investment property bookkeeping and monthly financial close process per GAAP standards. Process and deposit tenant rent payments. Created and manage high-level Excel spreadsheets and databases. Successfully managed the accounts payable clerk at the Los Angeles office. Responsible for all AP functions including invoice coding, check cutting, GL postings, bank reconciliations, etc. Managed and maintained the accounts payables for over 100 entities and 100 bank accounts. Processed check requests, wire transfers, and etc. Promoted within from Accounting Clerk, to AP Manager, to Billings Specialist, and finally to Staff Accountant.

Created an organized system for invoice processing and purchase order placement. Processed invoices for payment Completed detailed bank reconciliations & prepared financial statements. Assisted with Payroll and HR duties including Health insurance, Workers comp, and maintaining employee files Also worked hand-in hand with the president /CEO in financial planning and decisions.  Manage All purchase orders GL transactions Prevailing Wage Promoted within the company

 Handling a large customer base including those in the aerospace and military industries. All Reception duties Taking orders/Order entry Offering Quotes to Customers Managing all customer service needed Promoted within the company