Jennifer M. Peterson
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency. Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Controls Administrator
Lotus CMC
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Maintained and improved recipes in MarginEdge for a more accurate theoretical cost and weekly inventory.
- Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
- Established a new cash system to reduce errors and mishandling of petty cash.
- Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.
- Established an organized filing system that streamlined document retrieval and reduced misplaced files.
- Offered guidance, feedback, and mentorship to management for their professional growth and development.
Office Manager
Earls Kitchen + Bar
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Daily Cash Reconciliation, Invoices, Onboarding and Payroll
- Assistant to General Manager
- Help shift lead support during shifts
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Supported department heads in accomplishing their goals through diligent administrative assistance such as report generation and data entry.
Server and Shift Supervisor
Egg and I
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Operations Manager
Grill Concepts, Inc
09.2012 - 05.2015
- Assist Executive Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Culinary
- Managed recipe files and menus changes
- Guest Incidents
- Booked Corporate Travel and set up Concur
- Managed the critical path and opening budget for new restaurant openings
- Analyze sales reporting and comparisons
- Developed weekly company communication
- Prepared and processed payroll paperwork for management transfers and new management hires
- Restaurant support
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
Accounts Payable and Payroll
Pacific Aire
10.2011 - 09.2012
- Processed payroll with Paychex
- Managed credit card accounts
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Ensured timely payments to vendors by developing a robust payment schedule and maintaining clear communication regarding due dates.
- Managed fleet DMV registration
Unit Accountant
Hillstone Restaurant, Inc
02.1997 - 10.2011
- Accounts Payable and Payroll
- GL and P&L
- Inventory
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting
- Employee set up and maintenance, HR and Insurance
- Assistant to the Regional Supervisor/Executive General Manager
- Train new Unit Accountants and Managers in Training
- Menu printing
- Previously Greeter, Server, Server Trainer, Backup Unit Accountant
- Supported month-end closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CASome College (No Degree) -
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Recordkeeping and file management
- Administrative support
- Problem-solving
- Bookkeeping
- Time management
- Relationship development
Timeline
Internal Controls Administrator
Lotus CMC
02.2024 - 10.2024
Office Manager
Earls Kitchen + Bar
10.2021 - 02.2024
Server and Shift Supervisor
Egg and I
08.2015 - 10.2016
Operations Manager
Grill Concepts, Inc
09.2012 - 05.2015
Accounts Payable and Payroll
Pacific Aire
10.2011 - 09.2012
Unit Accountant
Hillstone Restaurant, Inc
02.1997 - 10.2011
Some College (No Degree) -
Long Beach City College
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Phoenix
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