Claudia Ramos

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Director

The Afranie Group & The Pella Group

Los Angeles , CA

07.2023 - Current

Collaborated with other departments to improve processes related to financial data collection and analysis.
Managed the preparation of the company's budget and monitored performance against it.
Provided guidance to departmental managers regarding accounting policies and procedures.
Coordinated audit activities with external auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Reviewed account reconciliations for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
Analyzed financial statements to identify areas of cost reduction and increased revenue.
Monitored cash flow projections and adjusted budgets accordingly.
Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets.
Administered payroll for employees and oversaw corporate payroll reconciliation and tax activities.
Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.
Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.

Financial Controller

The Pellas Group

Los Angeles , CA

08.2022 - Current

Trained staff members on proper use of accounting software programs.
Managed month-end closing process including journal entries and account analysis.
Reviewed bank reconciliations on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of data.
Created detailed budgets for each department within the organization.
Provided guidance and training to junior staff members when needed.
Assisted HR team with benefit enrollment activities as necessary.
Resolved payroll discrepancies by analyzing information and providing solutions.
Performed biweekly payroll and updated employee records.

Assistant General Manager

Aerospace Technical Metal Finishing

Valencia, CA

04.2018 - Current

Communicated regularly with suppliers regarding product delivery timelines, pricing information.
Assisted in the recruitment process by conducting interviews with prospective candidates.
Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, payroll information, sales figures.
Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, preparing documents.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

United Education Institute

Huntington Park, CA

03-2015

Skills

Account Reconciliation
Reporting
Accounting Principles
Bookkeeping

Experience working with payroll
Payroll and benefits administration
Staff Management
Customer Account Administration

Languages

Spanish

Professional

References

References available upon request.

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