Christine Mester
Austin,TX
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Generalist
Tatsu-Ya
03.2015 - 09.2023
- Oversaw payroll processing for 300+ employees, guaranteeing accurate calculations and timely distribution of employee payments while avoiding costly penalties related to tax withholdings or reporting errors.
- Responsible for day-to-day Accounts Payable duties, including verifying and recording vendor invoices across multiple entities, distributing prompt and accurate vendor payments, preparing journal entries and coding expenditures to the appropriate cost accounts to drive financial accuracy.
- Supported cash flow management by consistently monitoring accounts and updating the daily declining budget, while identifying inefficiencies and resolving discrepancies.
- Maintained organized accounts payable records by performing monthly reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts, reviewing and reconciling vendor statements.
- Contributed to successful audits and month-end/year-end closing procedures that provided management with essential insights into the organization's overall performance.
- Generated and filed monthly Sales and Use Tax reports with the Texas Comptroller, ensuring correct and timely reporting.
- Prepared and submitted TABC and City of Austin permit applications and renewals for multiple units, with attention to compliance requirements and updates.
Natural Resource Specialist
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
09.2010 - 09.2014
- Performed administrative review of applications related to water and sewer utilities
- Composed correspondence and public notices related to the applications.
- Translated and analyzed complex legal and financial documents.
- Edited official correspondence for readability and clarity.
- Monitored and documented district audits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-2010
Skills
- ADP Payroll
- Quickbooks
- Restaurant365
- Accounts Payable
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Accounting Generalist
Tatsu-Ya
03.2015 - 09.2023
Natural Resource Specialist
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
09.2010 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
Texas State University
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