Elizabeth Tennison Padilla
San Diego
Summary
Accounting Manager with a strong history of enhancing profits by 60% through strategic cost control and inventory management. Proficient in QuickBooks and team leadership, fostering operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Experienced in financial reporting and cross-departmental collaboration, consistently meeting corporate goals. Dedicated to team development and skilled in addressing challenges with effective problem-solving techniques.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Dr. Clark Store, Inc.
Chula Vista
10.2018 - Current
- Recognized as top Accounting Manager in 2022 for exceptional performance.
- Managed team of 3 accounting specialists to oversee accounts payable, receivable, and billing.
- Increased profits by 60% through cost control and inventory analysis initiatives.
- Revamped warehousing system to eliminate wasteful material spending.
- Streamlined operations with new inventory system, enhancing shipping and customer service sales.
- Coordinated scheduling and enforced project timelines, cutting month-end close time by over 50%.
- Integrated sales tax database, optimizing reporting processes for all states in the U.S.
- Conducted regular audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies by reviewing time sheets, production charts and wage tables.
- Processed new employee paperwork and entered information into payroll system.
- Tracked employee vacation, personal and sick leave earnings and use.
- Processed and issued paychecks and earnings statements.
- Trained new employees on company timekeeping systems.
Bookkeeper (Remote Part Time)
CCM Assembly & Manufacturing Inc
San Diego
01.2019 - 12.2024
- Executed all accounts payable, receivable, and billing functions efficiently.
- Reconciled bank accounts and multiple credit card statements on a monthly basis.
- Researched and resolved collections and billing disputes with tact and precision.
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Managed payroll processing for staff members.
- Reconciled vendor statements to assist in monthly closings.
- Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline bookkeeping processes, increasing efficiency.
- Prepared bank reconciliations, managed field audits and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.
Bookkeeper (Remote Part Time)
Vegas CPA Group LLC
Las Vegas
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Reconciled bank and credit card accounts for up to five clients.
- Posted journal entries for payroll reports.
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Handled sensitive financial information with confidentiality and integrity.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
Finance Specialist
San Diego CalWORKs ResCare
San Diego
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Executed bi-weekly payroll processing through Kronos Workforce Central, ensuring accurate time sheet reviews and report generation.
- Conducted month-end processing, including accruals and reclassification of journal entries.
- Maintained comprehensive controls and records for financial transactions related to special project programs.
- Performed complex data entry and analysis while tracking reports and reconciling operating documents.
- Managed financial operations for non-profit organizations utilizing federal funds accounting principles.
- Reconciled vendor invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents to facilitate timely payments.
- Verified documentation for employee reimbursements, ensuring prompt processing of payments.
- Evaluated departmental requests for new vendors, contracts, and purchase orders before approval.
- Recorded adjustments to previous pay-related errors.
- Conducted regular payroll audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Trained new employees on company timekeeping systems.
- Processed and issued paychecks and earnings statements.
- Solved complex problems related to payroll processing quickly and efficiently.
- Voided checks and issued stop payment orders to correct payroll discrepancies.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payroll.
- Managed timekeeping system and resolved any timecard discrepancies.
Staff Accountant/Office Manager
Bajarack Adventure
San Diego
01.2011 - 09.2018
- Executed account maintenance, billing, reconciliation, and reporting activities for enhanced efficiency.
- Maintained thorough and accurate documentation in compliance with company policies.
- Verified and posted account transactions to ensure ledger accuracy.
- Addressed vendor and customer inquiries, resolving discrepancies through detailed research.
- Sorted and distributed incoming mail to streamline communication processes.
- Processed check requests, matched invoices with checks, and facilitated bank deposits.
- Audited credit card bills to ensure proper financial management.
- Monitored client payments and contacted overdue accounts to recover outstanding balances.
- Tracked employee leave accruals such as vacation days and sick leave based upon company policies.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies by reviewing time sheets, production charts and wage tables.
- Prepared and balanced end-of-period reports and reconciled payroll issues.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy prior to processing payroll runs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable employment laws including those pertaining to wages and overtime rules.
- Conducted audits of employee earnings to verify accuracy of reported hours worked.
- Maintained up-to-date payroll records by recording employee exemptions, transfers and resignations.
- Trained new employees on company timekeeping systems.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping.
- Prepared end-of-year tax forms such as W2s and 1099s for distribution to employees and contractors.
- Confirmed attendance, hours worked and pay rates to properly post information in appropriate records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
National University
San Diego06.2013
Skills
- QuickBooks Enterprise and Acctivate
- Strategic financial planning
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- E-commerce platforms (Shopify, BigCommerce)
- Tax compliance software (Avalara, Zonos)
- Amazon and Walmart seller accounts
- Customer support tools (Help Scout)
- Financial reporting
- Cost analysis
- Accounts reconciliation
- Inventory management
- Data analysis
- Employee training and development
- Process improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem solving
- Client relations management
- Effective communication skills
- Staff management and training
- Financial statements expertise
- Accounts payable management
- Tax documentation and compliance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- General ledger accounting expertise
- Internal controls implementation
- Collections management
Languages
Spanish, speaking and writing
Skills
QuickBooks Enterprise, Strategic Financial Planning, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Avalara, Acctivate Inventory Software, Shopify, BigCommerce, Zonos, Walmart Seller Account, Amazon Seller Account, Amazon Advantage, Help Scout Email Accounts
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bookkeeper (Remote Part Time)
Vegas CPA Group LLC
06.2019 - 01.2022
Bookkeeper (Remote Part Time)
CCM Assembly & Manufacturing Inc
01.2019 - 12.2024
Accounting Manager
Dr. Clark Store, Inc.
10.2018 - Current
Finance Specialist
San Diego CalWORKs ResCare
03.2018 - 10.2018
Staff Accountant/Office Manager
Bajarack Adventure
01.2011 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
National University
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