Cynthia Padgett
Upland,CA
Summary
Dynamic Accounts Payable Specialist with proven expertise at Western Christian Schools, adept in Blackbaud-FE NXT and financial reporting. Recognized for streamlining payment processes and enhancing accuracy, while fostering strong vendor relationships. A detail-oriented professional with exceptional organizational skills, committed to delivering results and optimizing financial operations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Western Christian Schools
Upland, USA
05.2022 - Current
- Ensure adherence to Accounts Payable (AP) best practices, processes, and procedures
- Verify disbursement account and program codes for accurate weekly payment processing
- Process invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and reimbursements
- Perform weekly check run reports for Aging, Restricted, and Unrestricted accounts
- Print checks and enter data into the bank Positive Pay system
- Execute payments via vendor websites, ACH transfers, or credit cards.
- Generate and prepare monthly reports including Accruals, Fixed Assets, and Prepaid expenses for the Staff Accountant.
- Reconcile and enter monthly staff credit card statements.
- Verify vendor statements and account balances.
- Research and analyze payment discrepancies and resolutions
- Prepare and process annual 1099 form
Registrar/College Board Coordinator
International Christian School
Uijeongbu, South Korea
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Generates and officiates all academic student records
- Academic records analysis and transfer credits
- Database management
- Coordinator for all College Board testing services
- Liaison with College Board providing communications, testing approvals, logistics, training
- Directly manages honorarium payments for SAT Proctors and Monitors
Administrative Assistant II
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, USA
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Process Money List deposit and forward to Cashier's Dept.
- Process rent checks and enter in Payment Book
- Reconcile RED Office index accounts between Banner and Yardi
- Pull and print reports for monthly P&L meeting
- Calendaring for Real Estate Director and Financial Analyst
- Prepare Contract Review Forms as directed
- Process cell phone reimbursements
- Prepare and process monthly financial reports and data entry
- Monthly Journal Voucher entries for Aging Report
- Purchasing and procurement through Lobo Mart
- Reconciling purchases in Chrome River and Lobo Mart
- Records management - Leasing and Financials
- Process Oil & Gas royalty payments
- Routing documents between departments
- File maintenance for Deeds, Easements, and MOU's
- Reception desk daily operations
Academic Administrative Assistant
International Community School
Singapore
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Facilitated, coordinated, and mobilized teachers for substitute bookings
- Restructured and simplified discipline processes and procedures for middle school and high school
- Reorganized and streamlined Community Service record keeping and reporting
- Organized, planned, and executed events such as graduation ceremony and college fairs
- Analyzed data from Advanced Placement testing to target problem areas
- Planned and orchestrated logistics for Advanced Placement testing
- Enrollment and student schedules
- Created and implemented standardized locker system
- Provided administrative support to principals, counselors, and staff
- Verified documentation for HS Service Project Trips
- Generated data for reports and documentation
- Maintained database accuracy
- Prepared and disseminate report cards and attributes
Office Manager
Trinity Christian Center
Artesia, USA
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Maintained church website information
- Prepared weekly presentations utilizing ProPresenter software
- Designed and produced publications, bulletins, and newsletters
- Evaluated and purchased curriculum for Children's Ministry classes
- Recruited, trained, and managed Children's Ministry teachers
- Prepared and projected yearly budget for Children's Ministry
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments
- Procured vendors and purchased supplies
Data Technician
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, USA
12.2010 - 01.2012
- Processed electronic student enrollment applications
- Analyzed and verified student information for accuracy
- Authenticated tuition status
- Linked student accounts
- Assisted applicants through enrollment process
- Implemented a flag system for student application files
- Streamlined Data Technician workflow
- Department procurement clerk
- Worked closely with Information Technology Department
Academic Administrative Assistant
International Community School
Singapore
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Student enrollment
- Class schedules
- Prepared transcripts and confirmation letters
- Mobilized teachers for substitute bookings
- Organized graduation ceremony
- Tracked and scheduled disciplinary actions
- Trained staff on Administrative Plus software
- Tracked locker assignments
- Provided administrative support to principals, counselors, and staff
- Generated data for reports and documentation
- Maintained database accuracy
- Prepared and disseminate report cards and attributes
- Fielded questions for staff, students, and parents
Payroll Clerk
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, USA
11.2006 - 06.2008
- Created and implemented two man team approach to hourly payroll procedure, cutting processing time by half
- Data processing for faculty contracts
- Restructured timesheet system
- Maintained employee payroll files
- Tracked absences, vacation, and sick days
- Supported Accounting Department
Clerical
United States Marine Corps
El Toro, USA
02.1981 - 02.1985
- Classified material specialist
- Secret clearance
Accounts Payable Specialist
Western Christian Schools
Upland, California
Education
Continuing Education Certificates - Accounting Fundamentals, Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel, Intermediate Microsoft Word, Intermediate Microsoft Excel, Writing Essentials, Computer Skills for the Workplace, Administrative Assistant Applications, Administrative Assistant Fundamentals
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico01.2018
Business Administration - Core Classes for Business Administration, Continuing Education - Word II, Excel II, Achieving Success with Difficult People, Computer Skills for the Workplace, Administrative Assistant Applications, Administrative Assistant Fundamentals
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, New Mexico09.2011
Skills
- Blackbaud-FE NXT
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Google Workspace
- MS Office Suite
- PowerSchool and Schoology
- ProPresenter and Renweb FACTS
- Xenegrade and Sycamore
- Yardi software
- Office equipment operation
Phone Number
(909) 652-1767
Email Address
cyndipadgett@gmail.com
References
- Dr. Reginald A. Stephens, High School Vice Principal, Western Christian Schools, rstephens@westernchristian.org
- Dr. Dinah Dye, Author, Foundations in Torah, drdianadye@gmail.com
- Thomas M. Neale, Director of Real Estate, University of New Mexico, tneale@unm.edu
Skills
Intermediate, Advanced, Advanced, Intermediate, Advanced, Advanced, Advanced, Intermediate, Advanced, Intermediate, Intermediate, Advanced, Intermediate, Intermediate, Advanced, Advanced, Intermediate, Advanced, Advanced
Military Service
United States Marine Corps, El Toro, California, Clerical, 02/1981, 02/1985, Classified material specialist, Secret clearance
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Western Christian Schools
05.2022 - Current
Registrar/College Board Coordinator
International Christian School
11.2019 - 04.2022
Administrative Assistant II
University of New Mexico
07.2017 - 11.2019
Academic Administrative Assistant
International Community School
06.2014 - 06.2017
Office Manager
Trinity Christian Center
01.2012 - 06.2014
Data Technician
Santa Fe Community College
12.2010 - 01.2012
Academic Administrative Assistant
International Community School
06.2008 - 06.2010
Payroll Clerk
Santa Fe Community College
11.2006 - 06.2008
Clerical
United States Marine Corps
02.1981 - 02.1985
Accounts Payable Specialist
Western Christian Schools
Continuing Education Certificates - Accounting Fundamentals, Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel, Intermediate Microsoft Word, Intermediate Microsoft Excel, Writing Essentials, Computer Skills for the Workplace, Administrative Assistant Applications, Administrative Assistant Fundamentals
University of New Mexico
Business Administration - Core Classes for Business Administration, Continuing Education - Word II, Excel II, Achieving Success with Difficult People, Computer Skills for the Workplace, Administrative Assistant Applications, Administrative Assistant Fundamentals
Santa Fe Community College