Juana Castro
Richmond,California
Summary
With more than 15 years of experience in publishing and accounting, bringing a strong background in managing receivables, payables, and financial operations. Proficient in administrative, accounting, and royalty functions, ensuring efficient handling of diverse responsibilities. Skilled in optimizing financial processes, maintaining accurate records, and delivering detailed financial reporting. Known for strong collaboration, adaptability, and a results-driven approach in dynamic environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager of Operations
Ulysses Press
05.2018 - 09.2024
- Tracked available book inventory to make informed decisions and schedule reprints as needed to maintain stock
- Established relationships with printers nationwide ensuring long-term partnerships and successfully arranging book deliveries to main warehouse and multiple locations per POs
- Requested/analyzed printing quotes to reduce costs, improving efficiency in cash flow
- Negotiated high-value printings with new suppliers, securing better pricing and terms, which improved profit margins/decreased expenses
- Continued 100% of companies AP/AR, royalties
Office Manager
Ulysses Press
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Processed 100% of contracts coming from acquisitions and issued author advances
- Created data spreadsheet to track all new author contracts and ensure contract compliance
- Retrieved sales/return numbers from distributor's database and uploaded to MetaComet Systems software for royalty statements
- Entered royalty bills and issued all author payments
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing author payment inquiries and customer questions
Accounts Receivable/Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Ulysses Press
05.2010 - 07.2016
- Generated invoices for authors and vendors upon receipt of billing information and POs
- Prepared bills receivable, and bank deposits
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions
- Entered bills and prepared vendor payments via check or ACH
- Assisted in month-end closing activities, including the preparation of detailed reports for management review and budget meetings
- Reduced outstanding balances by monitoring aged accounts and customer followup
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CaliforniaMinor in Business Administration
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CASkills
- Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- QuickBooks, Outlook, Google Workspace
- Time management & multitasking
- Attention to detail & organization
- Documentation and reporting
- Bank reconciliations & cash management
Timeline
Senior Manager of Operations
Ulysses Press
05.2018 - 09.2024
Office Manager
Ulysses Press
07.2016 - 05.2018
Accounts Receivable/Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Ulysses Press
05.2010 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
San Francisco State University
Minor in Business Administration
San Francisco State University
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