Maribel Castaneda
About Maribel Castaneda
Maribel Castaneda is a Senior Accountant at the American Arbitration Association, where she has contributed to process improvements and financial reporting since 2016. She has a diverse background in accounting and auditing, having previously worked at Prudential Overall Supply, Hood & Strong, LLP, and the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law.
Work at American Arbitration Association
Maribel Castaneda has served as a Senior Accountant at the American Arbitration Association since 2016. In this role, she has contributed to process improvements and documentation for all aspects of the accounting cycle. She is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting functions of the organization's wholly owned private foundation. Additionally, she collaborates with various department VPs to review historical activities, trends, and future obligations during the annual budget planning and forecasting process. Castaneda also supports annual external audits by preparing audit schedules, financial statements, and footnotes.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Before her tenure at the American Arbitration Association, Maribel Castaneda worked at Hood & Strong, LLP as a Senior Auditor from 2011 to 2016 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to that, she was an Accounts Receivable Specialist at Prudential Overall Supply from 2008 to 2011 in Milpitas, California. Her early career included a position as a Legal Clerk at the University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law from 2006 to 2008 in Pleasanton, California.
Education and Expertise
Maribel Castaneda earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from California State University-East Bay, completing her studies from 2008 to 2011. This educational background has provided her with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in accounting and finance.
Role in Tax Assessments
In her current position, Maribel Castaneda prepares annual Personal Property Tax Assessments for individual states and the federal 990 form. This responsibility highlights her expertise in tax compliance and reporting within the accounting cycle.