Hi, I’m
Alexandria Blanchard
Associate Accountant
Upland,CA
Summary
Mathematically-adept Accounting Associate with extensive knowledge of media payroll processing. Bringing organization and initiative and careful recordkeeping to challenging media accounting position. Trained in MediaWeb, Cashet, and TiM. Very Lightly familiar with Showbiz.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Magical Elves, LPLos Angeles, CA
Accounting Associate
10.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Completed weekly payroll for company employees on multiple productions, sometimes simultaneously
- Simultaneously acted as file clerk maintaining organization of both physical and digital filing
- Assisted in multiple facets of accounting including filing, payroll processing, AP, PO's, and Cashet P-Cards
The Mission Productions - Top Chef Season 20Remote, CA
Payroll Accountant
08.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Received and organized weekly payroll
- Maintained communication with all department heads and their employees
- Handled payroll on a flexible schedule for an international production
- Answered employee inquiries daily
- Released payroll accurately and timely
- Prepared the lead accountant for posting the payroll weekly
Digital Elves - Big Nailed It Baking CompetitionBurbank, CA
Payroll Accountant
06.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Received and processed on-set payroll
- Processed payroll timely and accurately
- Followed up with employee inquiries daily
- Simultaneously handled Cashet P-Card reconciliations, entry, and posting
D And J Productions - Cold Justice S6 And 6.5Los Angeles, CA
Payroll Accountant
10.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Organized and processed payroll weekly
- Processed timecards timely and accurately for a team traveling throughout the country
- Also assisted with Cashet P-Card reconciliation, entry, and posting
- Also created a digital database for filing
Panera BreadWhittier, CA
Assistant Manager
08.2013 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Planned out my shifts in 15-30 minute increments to maintain organization and ensure staff breaks were taken timely
- Handled both customer and employee inquiries with care and respect
Panera BreadChino Hills, CA
Associate Trainer
12.2009 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Assisted in monitoring trainee performance to identify gaps in training.
- Contributed to creation and implementation of training plans
- Conducted assessments of employee understanding and performance.
- Trained up to 10 new employees per month on company procedures.
- Completed training-related administrative tasks, documentation and team support.
- Maintained effective, consistent communication with managers, peers and other resource groups.
Education
Cal Poly PomonaPomona, CA
Bachelor of Science from Hospitality Management
08.2005 - 06.2012
University Overview
- Dean's List Fall 2005, Spring 2007, Winter 2009
Skills
Accounting and bookkeeping
Interpersonal Communication
Multitasking Abilities
Self-Motivated
Critical Thinking
Dependable and Responsible
Checking time cards
Math skills
Filing
Timeline
Payroll Accountant
The Mission Productions - Top Chef Season 20
08.2022 - 12.2022
Payroll Accountant
Digital Elves - Big Nailed It Baking Competition
06.2022 - 08.2022
Payroll Accountant
D And J Productions - Cold Justice S6 And 6.5
10.2021 - 04.2022
Accounting Associate
Magical Elves, LP
10.2018 - Current
Assistant Manager
Panera Bread
08.2013 - 10.2018
Associate Trainer
Panera Bread
12.2009 - 08.2013
Cal Poly Pomona
Bachelor of Science from Hospitality Management
08.2005 - 06.2012