Esmeralda Puente

Esmeralda Puente is an accomplished accounting professional with extensive experience in various roles. Currently serving as the Accounting Services Manager, Budget Manager, and Senior Accountant at Cochise College since November 2018, Esmeralda oversees the preparation and maintenance of restricted and auxiliary budgets and processes financial reports for grants and contracts. Previous experience includes working as an Accounting Technician for the Department of the Airforce, where financial transactions were performed and reconciliations were conducted using the Oracle 11i system. Additionally, Esmeralda held the position of Accounts Payable Specialist at Camroad Properties, managing financial transactions for over 100 commercial rental properties. Early career roles included Sales Engineer positions at Dynamic Test Solutions Asia and Kulicke & Soffa, where collaboration and critical thinking were essential. Esmeralda earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Phoenix between 2009 and 2010.