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Gema Rodriguez

Goodyear,AZ

Summary

Detail-oriented Accounting Assistant and Office Manager offers 23 years of experience in accounting roles and customer service. Skilled in AP / AR management, account reconciliation and collections. Expertise in client services, account management and relationship-building. Industrious and meticulous with strong history of integrity and reliability.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Assistant & Office Manager

Latexco US Holdings
Phoenix, Arizona
12.2000 - Current

Accounts Payable

  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal entries with efficiency and accuracy.
  • Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments and/or any adjustments.
  • Created Purchase Orders and processed receivers in system on all products received from vendors.
  • Reviewed Account Payable aging report weekly to settle and applied payments.

Accounts Receivable

  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.
  • Answered customer questions and concerns and sought through outstanding payment accounts to resolution.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by company to bank account statements each week.
  • Posted cash and check receipts by entering and verifying transactions from deposits and lockboxes.
  • Assisted controller with month-end journal entries, bank reconciliations and general ledger accounts.

Human Resources Assistant

  • Processed payrolls on regular basis for more than 60 employees nationally.
  • Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
  • Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
  • Helped employees register for benefits programs using online portals.
  • Compiled employee records from individual departments to maintain central files.
  • Converted employee status from temporary to permanent.
  • Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.

Office Manager

  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Closely coordinated with Finance, Operations and Customer Service Department.
  • Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement or address productivity concerns.
  • Handled customer complaints with relative ease by conducting research, listening carefully and taking appropriate action.

Customer Service and Accounts Payable Assistant

Latex International
La Mirada, California
05.1999 - 12.2000

Customer Service Department

  • Completed accurate order entry and data verification.
  • Processed and handled customer complaints, answering questions and providing alternative solutions.
  • Documented shipping information for orders and tracked packages when necessary.

Accounts Payable Assistant

  • Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors and managed invoices for all products.
  • Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy.

Education

High School Diploma -

El Rancho High School
Pico Rivera, CA

Certificate - Basic Accounting

Whittier Adult School
Whittier, CA
04.1999

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Dedicated Team Player
  • Self-Motivated
  • Decision-Making
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • MS Excel, Word & Outlook
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Invoicing
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Statement Reconciliation
  • Payroll Processing
  • Month-End Reports
  • Team Management
  • Office Management
  • Employee Coaching and Motivation

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Accounting Assistant & Office Manager

Latexco US Holdings
12.2000 - Current

Customer Service and Accounts Payable Assistant

Latex International
05.1999 - 12.2000

High School Diploma -

El Rancho High School

Certificate - Basic Accounting

Whittier Adult School
Gema Rodriguez