I have always taken pride in my straightforward approach to business, as well as my ability to communicate with management and colleagues at all levels. I continue striving to better myself, by keeping up with modern technology and continuously improving me personal and professional knowledge. I consider myself an adaptable accounting administrator with a passion for accounting and finance. An individual with excellent leadership skills that works well independently or within a group. Solid data entry expertise with a talent in quickly identifying numerical errors. Hands-on experience with financial software and computers.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Hidden Kitchen
Santa Rosa, TX
05.2019 - Current
Created a customer service policy to ensure customers were satisfied with products or services.
Updated website content regularly according to current trends within target markets.
Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Managed inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.
Conducted market research to identify new opportunities for growth.
Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.
School Secretary
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
Harlingen, TX
07.2022 - 05.2023
Handled incoming mail by sorting it into appropriate categories before distributing it to the intended recipients.
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for tracking financial transactions related to school activities.
Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately prior to submission.
Scheduled appointments for faculty members and administrators.
Provided assistance with special projects or assignments as needed.
Scanned documents into digital format for easy storage or retrieval when needed.
Organized meetings with faculty members and students.
Prepared letters, memos, agendas, newsletters, reports and other documents for distribution.
Greeted visitors and answered phone calls, providing information to parents and staff members.
Assisted in creating a database of contact information for all staff members.
Managed daily office operations such as filing paperwork, ordering supplies and scheduling repairs.
Updated the school's website with relevant news items or announcements.
Provided administrative support to the principal, teachers, and other school personnel.
Communicated with parents, teachers and members of public with patient demeanor.
Recruitment Specialist
Girls Scouts of South Texas
Harlingen, TX
09.2018 - 05.2019
Established and administered comprehensive student recruitments programs to meet organizational objectives.
Restructured referral programs to convert at higher percentages.
Developed relationships with field team to assist in developing pool of candidates for Harlingen numbers.
Responsible for Troop formation of new elementary schools
Processing credit card information for registered members, maintaining high confidentiality
Scheduling and planning events such as day camps, recruitment rallies, and parent information nights
Met recruitment goals for the year
Planned and executed recruitment events to bring in area candidates.
Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for areas such as troop leaders
Participated in regular meetings with colleagues from other universities and colleges for networking purposes related to student recruitment initiatives.
Maintained confidential records regarding student assessments, evaluations, goals achieved and not achieved.
Attended staff meetings to discuss current events affecting the school community.
Partnered with local agencies to facilitate access to community resources.
Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to develop and implement appropriate interventions for students facing social or academic difficulties.
Accounting Administrator
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
San Antonio , TX
08.2015 - 09.2018
Managed coding on invoices and documented all processes.
Process rebates into Access Program to calculate compliance reports
Process rebates for Shareholder disbursements over 1 million in revenue
Format rebates from Excel to text files to integrate into Great Plains System
Generate checks, Efts and wires transfers to disburse all rebate funds after balancing in Great Plains System
Deposit all checks from Frost Bank applying money to the correct accounts, which involves a high level of confidentiality
Responsible for file maintenance of payables and billing invoices
Process all payables accurately reflecting correct GL's
Process all payables for the company including but not limited to consulting services, utilities, meeting fees and employee expense reports
Enter and create all billing and credit request from all departments
Create and process inventory item numbers with descriptions for billing and credit purposes
Maintained Shareholders, Vendor and Employee Relations
Generate and email monthly statements to shareholders and vendors
Maintained cash flow reports.
Administered payroll to eight departments within Aftermarket Alliance Company.
Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
Assisted in yearly and quarterly audits.
Accounting Administrator
Volvo & Mack Trucks of Waco
Robinson, TX
03.2009 - 08.2015
Responsible for weekly billing to all customers for purchases on credit accounts,
Processed credit applications for the company for potential customers
Reconciliation of all credit cards for the company
Balancing all month-end bank statements and system entries for month-end reconciliation
Payroll for 40+ employees, keeping track of employees vacation and PTO time
Responsible for file maintenance of all receipts for all company purchases
Collection calls for all delinquent credit accounts
Completing new hire procedures for new employees
Approving supply request
Assigned and maintained clerical functions.
Monitored petty cash.
Analyzed financial statements and income statements to review company's financial performance.
Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
Reduced closing time for monthly and quarterly close by implementing new consolidation procedures.
Created and executed short- and long-term customized comprehensive financial strategies to reach company goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School
San Benito, TX
05.1998
Skills
Financial reporting
Clerical abilities
Auditing skills
General business knowledge
Payroll administration
Account reconciliation expert
Great Plains
Accounts payable
A/P and A/R Clerk
Customer Service
Vendor Relationship Management
Professional Networking
Business Administration
Business Planning
Strategic Planning
Payroll management
Strategic planning
General ledger entries
MS Office
Excel spreadsheets
AS/400
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
Crystal Garces ( Supervisor, Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas) 956-342-0855
Kimberly Sanchez (Colleague, St Alban's) 956-793-1443
Micki Kahn (Supervisor, Aftermarket Auto Parts) 210-355-7753