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Cheryl Penrose

Soledad,CA

Summary

Detail oriented accounting professional, well organized, and a result driven employee with over 17 years of experience, specializing in agriculture accounting who thrives in a team environment. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. My expertise spans across project accounting, financial analysis, and software adaptability, making me an ideal candidate for roles requiring meticulous financial management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Supervisor Operations

Sabor Farms
Salinas
09.2021 - 05.2024
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions while, managing day to day operations
  • Spearheaded project timelines coordination, enhancing accounting policies and internal controls, and reduced month-end close timeframe by over 20%
  • Managed day-to-day accounting operations, focusing on A/P, A/R, Sales and significantly improving internal controls and procedures
  • Led the development and implementation of accounting processes, significantly improving accuracy in financial reporting and cost accounting
  • Conducted regular inventory audits, identifying inaccuracies or imbalances and implementing corrective actions, leading to a 20% reduction in inventory shrinkage and a 25% improvement in inventory accuracy
  • Trained and supported a diverse accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration

Accounting Manager

JV Farms Organic & Triangle Farms
Salinas
02.2015 - 08.2021
  • Assisted in monthly and year-end audits, maintaining meticulous records for county pesticide, fertilizer and water usage reporting
  • Successfully onboarded ZOHO software system, achieving better accuracy, compliance and transparency in real-time crop management
  • Reviewed complex shared equity growing deals, reconciliation of financial statements contracts and farming agreements ensuring payments and taxes were prorated accurately.
  • Developed and implemented effective accounting policies and procedures.
  • Analyzed financial data, identified trends, and developed strategies to improve profitability.

Grower Accountant

Taylor Farms of California
Salinas
12.2013 - 01.2015
  • Verified weekly harvest reporting, reviewed acreage harvested, processed invoices, expedited closure of lots weekly
  • Resolved grower-related issues efficiently, ensuring timely and effective satisfaction and maintaining positive relationships.

Controller Assistant

Rava Ranches
King City
05.2006 - 11.2013
  • Conducted monthly bank reconciliations for 5 companies and managed grower payments and intercompany rents, demonstrating strong analytical skills
  • Maintained general ledger, created journal entries, and analyzed data for weekly confidential flash sales report
  • Forecasting company’s financial health and correcting inaccuracies in company’s financial records
  • Assisting with billing and tax documentation preparation
  • Identify and addressed variances between budgeted and actual results.
  • Maintained plant schedule

Skills

  • Financial accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • MS Excel
  • Pivot tables
  • VLOOKUP functions
  • Data analysis
  • Famous, Dynamics ERP System Knowledge
  • Implementing strategies
  • Accrual Accounting
  • Team collaboration
  • Project management
  • Cash Flow Forecasting

Timeline

Accounting Supervisor Operations

Sabor Farms
09.2021 - 05.2024

Accounting Manager

JV Farms Organic & Triangle Farms
02.2015 - 08.2021

Grower Accountant

Taylor Farms of California
12.2013 - 01.2015

Controller Assistant

Rava Ranches
05.2006 - 11.2013

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