Candace Vargas
Lihue
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Responsible Night Auditor offering expertise in financial administration and hospitality services. Adaptable in handling diverse customer and business issues. Well-organized, reliable, and focused on long-term business success. Customer-focused Guest Service Representative known for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in effective communication, problem-solving, and time management. Excel at using active listening, empathy, and patience to enhance guest satisfaction and address concerns swiftly. Committed to maintaining professionalism under pressure. Capable Accounting Assistant skillful in data collection and analysis with meticulous eye for detail. Known for strong general ledger accounting, account reconciliation and audit support. Expertise in job-related software.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Accountant
Pac Build
Koloa
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in preparing financial statements and reports for management review.
- Processed invoices and ensured timely payments to vendors.
- Supported budget preparation by gathering relevant financial data from departments.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Prepared balance sheet reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Analyzed financial data and produced reports for management review.
- Assisted in month-end and year-end closing processes.
Guest Service Agent/Front Desk Night Auditor
Waohai Beach Club
Poipu
05.2021 - Current
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, ensuring a positive first impression.
- Coordinated room assignments, optimizing guest satisfaction and operational flow.
- Assisted guests with inquiries, providing information on amenities and services.
- Collaborated with housekeeping staff to ensure readiness of accommodations for guests.
- Addressed guest complaints promptly, demonstrating effective problem-solving skills.
- Provided concierge services, recommending local attractions and dining options to visitors.
- Managed guest check-in and check-out procedures, reservations and payments.
- Greeted guests with a friendly and welcoming attitude.
- Worked with room service, housekeeping, maintenance and security to meet all guest needs.
- Responded to telephone calls from guests promptly and courteously.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
- Transmitted information or documents to customers through email, mailings or facsimile machine.
- Provided administrative support to coworkers, taking on additional tasks during high-volume periods.
- Maintained important files, running reports and delivering updates on occupancy and revenue.
- Developed lasting relationships with guests that built loyalty and drove hotel revenue.
- Processed guest check-ins and check-outs during overnight shifts efficiently.
- Managed nightly financial audits and reconciled discrepancies in hotel transactions.
- Assisted guests with inquiries, providing exceptional customer service at night.
- Audited and balanced cash and credit transactions daily and reset register for next day's operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kauai High School
Lihue, HI06-2006
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Invoice processing
- Budget preparation
- Month-end closing
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Financial data analysis
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
Got nominated for the ARDA Hawaii Timeshare with Aloha Awards in 2023 from Waiohai Beach Club.
Affiliations
- I dance hula all my life
- I have coached cheerleading and paddling canoe.
Timeline
Assistant Accountant
Pac Build
01.2025 - Current
Guest Service Agent/Front Desk Night Auditor
Waohai Beach Club
05.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kauai High School
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