EAG Spotlight: Raquel Corrales

EAG’s spotlight is Raquel Corrales! Raquel is an Assistant Corporate Controller at EAG with 12+ years of accounting experience in the oil and gas and health care industries. She has led accounting teams, managed payroll for 500+ employees, and managed an asset portfolio for 30+ company codes. She also provided thorough training and development covering all aspects of accounting.

Raquel is well-versed in key industry software and is a subject-matter expert in financial reporting, corporate accounting, month-end close, general ledger, account reconciliation, financial analysis, accounts payable, and fixed assets. In her spotlight, Raquel shares her experience at EAG, what she does for fun, and what inspires her every day! Read her full story here –

1). How would you describe EAG?

Collaborative, fast-paced, challenging, and always changing. There is never a dull day working at EAG.

2). What has been one of your proudest moments working at EAG?

I’ve successfully learned a handful of new systems during my time at EAG that I had no prior knowledge or experience with, which has given me tremendous confidence in my ability as an Accountant. I’m confident in my ability to learn new systems and adapt.

3). What advice do you have for prospective candidates that want to join EAG?

Being ‘hungry’ is a key trait in being successful at EAG. Taking on challenging tasks, looking for additional ways to contribute, and having pride and passion about EAG are some of the ways to stay hungry.

4). What’s one thing – either industry-related or not – you learned in the last month?

July 3, 2023, was the world’s hottest day on record.

5). What do you like to do in your free time? Any favorite places you like to visit?

My free time is normally spent attending concerts, sporting events, or traveling. I have a love affair with California and usually visit multiple times per year.

6). Tell us something that might surprise us about you.

I’m on a quest to visit all 30 MLB stadiums. I’m 1/3 of the way through the list and hope to mark more off soon!

7). How do you balance your career with other priorities?

I do my best to maintain a solid work/life balance. It’s a continuous cycle of re-evaluation and improvement.

8). Who or what inspires you and why?

I take a great amount of pride in my work so I’m constantly striving to deliver the highest quality product that is error-free.

9). What is your life motto or favorite quote?

Grow through what you go through.

10). What’s your superpower?

I’m a master at reconciliations. If there is a variance, I will find it!