Dedicated accounting professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist
Mountain Empire Unified School District
06.2023 - Current
Input of financial data and production of reports using Peoplesoft and Quickbooks.
Supported month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis reports.
Assisted auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
Receive, code, calculate, and process timesheets.
Monthly audit of timesheets and pay register.
Process paysheets (extra pay, medical coverages, coaching/show stipends, finger printing charges, differential, class size and combo class pay).
Payroll distribution.
Absence Management (Auditing, correcting, checking and adjusting balances).
Benefits auditing (Benefit Bridge, VEBA, Delta Dental and VSP).
Monthly Variance Report and weekly post processing summary report.
Prepare monthly Revolving Cash Fund report for board.
Verify weekly deposits.
Monthly ACA reporting and yearly 1095-C reporting with American Fidelity.
Complete yearly J-90 reporting.
Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements.
Administrative Secretary
Mountain Empire Unified School District
01.2022 - 06.2024
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
Facilitated timely review of proposals, correspondence and documentation to achieve key strategic initiatives.
Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Managing Partner
Willow Valley Mushroom Farm
01.2014 - 06.2018
Carried out the production, marketing and financial decisions of the organization
Supervised employees, crop planning and marketing of crops
Assignment of duties to crew of paid laborers, interns, service learning students and community volunteers
Ensured a set of industry wide food safety standards and procedures for growing, harvesting and shipping fresh mushrooms.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Development of Standard Operating procedures
Development of Farm Safety Management Plan
MGAP Certified.
Controller
Taurus Construction Company
01.2013 - 01.2018
Handles tasks of preparing and analyzing budgets and financial reports
Maintained accounting files, supporting documents, and other confidential papers
Established and monitored internal controls and ensured accounting activities were performed in accordance with legal, government, and company policies.
Calculated salesperson commissions based on established parameters and disbursed payments.
Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Processed payroll in a timely manner and verified over time filled by employees.
Managed payroll data entry and processing for 6 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing.
Collaborated with business owners and staff ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial information
Performed audits on quarterly, half-yearly, and annual basis or as and when needed.
Accounting Auditor
Shea Family Care
01.2015 - 12.2016
Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope.
Coordinated, managed, and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
Reviewed and developed internal audit systems for clients
Reviewed purchases and expenses for financial reporting.
Ensured that all accounts are scheduled and reconciled
Coordinated with the accounting manager on audit scope and findings
Executed audit phases and entered data into accounting software for analysis.
Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
Full Charge Accounting Administrator
Charco Construction Company
01.2001 - 01.2014
Performed various secretarial/clerical duties such as documenting, photocopying, faxing, mailing, auditing, bank reconciliation and organizing filing system
Answered telephones and transferred calls to appropriate staff members
Sorted and distributed incoming communication data, including faxes, letters and emails
Monitored and maintained the organization's website
Interacted with organizational staff, executives, clients, vendors and visitors on a daily basis
Organized the scheduling of meetings, conferences, and events; distributed minutes for them
Coordinated agendas for meetings with visitors and clients– arranged guest and travel accommodations
Took care of staff office space, weekly schedules, travel reports, phones, parking, credit cards and office keys
Maintained the office database – retrieved and organized information for individual employees and clients
Created spreadsheets and presentations for corporate executives
Purchased office equipment and supplies – contacted vendors and subcontractors
Established and implemented administrative policies and procedures for the office
Filed and recorded corporate documentation, electronic files, inventories and reports
Processed Payroll, Human Resources and administered 401K plan and safety program.
Processed bank deposits and reconciled financial statements.
Handled billing plans and physical contracts with vendors.
Managed all petty cash.
Reported on status of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Handled payroll duties for 4 departments.
Prepared all documents for taxes.
Informed employees of benefits and insurance programs.
Administered coding on all documents.
Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, Ca
12-2024
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA
12-2023
Skills
Computer Proficiency: In depth knowledge of Microsoft Office and QuickBooks software
Ability to learn new software applications easily
Communicate effectively with staff/executives – Effective verbal/written communication skills
Attention to detail, excellent planning, organizing and time management skills
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