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Gabriela Esten

Lake Forest,CA

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting /Customer Service Associate

Associated Electrics, Inc
Lake Forest, CA
04.2022 - Current
  • Input invoices and expenses with consistent accuracy, applying proper GL codes.
  • Checked general ledger entries for accuracy and identified adjustments, and recorded needed adjustments.
  • Reconciled Depository and 2 Receivables accounts, recording adjustments and corrections for accurate reporting.
  • Delivered knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly service for routine questions and service issues.
  • Organized and prioritized tasks and activities working within strict timeframes and deadlines.
  • Set up new accounts, managing accurate customer types, divisions, and price levels.
  • Transferred data and documents to integrate and facilitate system migration and application coordination.

Administrative Assistant

Athalye Consulting Engineering Services
Lake Forest, CA
03.2008 - 02.2010
  • Collaborated with the Marketing team to help prepare proposals and prep for bidding process.
  • Requested work orders, managed transmittals, and change order requests.
  • Administered biweekly payroll for staff of 30. Created certified payroll for prevailing wage employees per their contracts.
  • Assisted with completing of Financial Statements, posting of journal entries, helping with the closing process of books for year end audits by preparing accounts and providing information in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and GAAP standards.
  • Provided updates on status of contract processes to upper management

Independent Contractor

Self Employed
Orange County, CA
07.2004 - 03.2008
  • Assisted Civil Engineer to draft Water Resource Project Proposals, researching project needs, based on unique and key strength services, tailored specific to win bid.
  • Maintained project files, handling change orders, transmittals, subcontractor certifications and miscellaneous project documents to ensure efficient record maintenance and information flow for exclusive custom home builder.
  • Displayed strong telephone and in person etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls/issues with pragmatism and diplomacy.
  • Gathered contractor's quotes for careful review to determine best option for client and company.
  • Collected payments from contractors ensuring accuracy for percent complete or lump sum contracts making sure lien releases are signed and filed.

Skills

  • Account Auditing
  • Research and Analysis for Reconciliations
  • Invoicing and billing
  • Time Management and Priortization of tasks
  • State Regulation & GAAP Compliance
  • Documentation & Compliance Requirements
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Contract Amendments
  • Recordkeeping and bookkeeping
  • Records management systems

Additional Information

Technical Skills

Proficient in QuickBooks

Proficient in Word, Excel and MS Office

Proficient in Sage/MAS

* References available upon request

Timeline

Accounting /Customer Service Associate

Associated Electrics, Inc
04.2022 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Athalye Consulting Engineering Services
03.2008 - 02.2010

Independent Contractor

Self Employed
07.2004 - 03.2008

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