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Jenifer Chinuhuk

Oak Harbor

Summary

Detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist skilled in handling diverse range of accounts payable functions with accuracy, efficiency and sound judgment. Adept at organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and strict financial controls. Accustomed to delivering superior performance in autonomous or team-focused environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Specialist

Samish Indian Nation
11.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements by providing accurate accounts payable information.
  • Collaborated with the procurement team to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices received.
  • Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
  • Develops extensive knowledge in tribal government accounting policies and procedures
  • Process travel advances andreconciliations following policies and procedures.
  • Assists with federal regulations and the adopted internal control ordinance of the Samish Indian Nation

Customer Service Cashier With PIC Responiblities

Fred Meyer
05.2020 - 02.2022
  • Answered customer questions regarding products and services, company policies, and pricing
  • Operated POS systems to complete sales transactions
  • Addressed returns and exchanges and assisted customers with refunds or product replacements
  • Checked promotional flyers, signage, and other advertisements to verify sale prices and items
  • Provided product information and recommended specific items to meet needs or alternative choices for out-of-stock products
  • Resolved customer complaints by acknowledging issue at hand, providing actionable solutions, or escalating to management when necessary
  • Supported sales team by referring customers to specific departments for expert product advice
  • Verified product pricing through electronic systems or associate assistance
  • Returned unwanted items to appropriate departments for restocking
  • Processed payments for [Product or service], including accurate cash-handling, credit card processing, and making change
  • Communicated with customers to provide information, resolve complaints, and foster satisfaction through proactive needs assessment
  • Rang up customer items quickly and accurately using POS system
  • Satisfied customers with quick and comprehensive support for all needs
  • Kept customers happy by quickly processing payments and bagging purchases
  • Prevented losses by watching for suspicious behavior
  • Boosted customer retention by explaining and enrolling into loyalty and rewards programs
  • Enhanced shopping experiences, directing or escorting to product locations on sales floor
  • Promoted customer satisfaction by supporting merchandise selection, returns, and exchanges.

Manager, Book Keeper

Leask's Market
03.2001 - 09.2018
  • Maximized employee performance with effective training and close mentoring
  • Kept all paperwork current and compliant with internal standards and legal requirements
  • Controlled labor costs by streamlining workflows based on expected demands
  • Brought in well-qualified employees to fill important vacancies, targeting recruitment strategies to reach key candidates
  • Prepared schedules and assignments to meet short- and long-term business demands
  • Managed paperwork for business operations, personnel files, and legal requirements such as taxes and business permits
  • Monitored employee work to assess performance and identify knowledge gaps requiring retraining
  • Organized training for new team members and routine retraining for established employees to keep all associates operating consistently
  • Demonstrated safety procedures and monitored compliance to protect staff and general public
  • Tracked daily activities in Quick Books for consistent reporting
  • Developed solid relationships with staff, customers, and vendors
  • Served customers by going above-and-beyond to offer exceptional support for all needs
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with fast, knowledgeable Customer service
  • Maintained attractive, well-organized grocery shelves, directing employees to handle frequent resets
  • Prepared store for physical inventory audits, completing regular cycle counts to detect any discrepancies
  • Taught employees all aspects of successful grocery operations and strategies for exceeding performance targets
  • Met sales targets consistently through effective merchandising and in-store promotions
  • Managed customer experiences with a close eye on customer and team member interactions, touchpoints, and methods of engagement
  • Delivered products of consistent quality to customers by working directly with vendors on delivery and production issues
  • Spearheaded business expansion across Leask's Market, including overseeing new construction and building retrofits
  • Maintained optimal employee coverage for business needs with well-prepared team schedules
  • Troubleshot problems and developed successful solutions
  • Maintained updated employee payroll records, including exemptions, transfers and resignations
  • Billed clients based on related work hours and agreed upon rates
  • Kept accurate records of commissions, PTO and sick leave
  • Reconciled payroll discrepancies with thorough reviews of time sheets and work charts
  • Managed efficient payroll processing for 50+ employees.

Education

Ballard High School
Seattle, Washington
06.1988

Skills

  • Customer inquiries
  • Customer complaint resolution
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Customer service
  • Decision making
  • Detail oriented
  • Invoice Processing
  • Data Inputting

Timeline

Accounts Payable Specialist

Samish Indian Nation
11.2022 - Current

Customer Service Cashier With PIC Responiblities

Fred Meyer
05.2020 - 02.2022

Manager, Book Keeper

Leask's Market
03.2001 - 09.2018

Ballard High School
Jenifer Chinuhuk