Leah Kuester
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Rightlook.com
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Developed and maintained system of internal controls to prevent fraud and abuse.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Assistant Controller
Azuki Sushi
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Completed year-end close processes.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
Accounting Assistant
Premier Rover
06.2011 - 10.2017
- Assist Accountant with accounting process for a service & repair shop
- Create PO, Payment Posting, Compiling Receipts, Create Invoice, Deposits, Reconcile Accounts, Financial Statements, Payroll
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Suna Solutions (LJCD)
11.2010 - 06.2011
- Temp
- Accounts payable coordinator in the business office for private school
- Create PO, Payment Posting, Compiling Receipts, Reconcile Accounts, Financial Statements, Deposits
Finance Supervisor
Johnson & Rountree Premium
02.2007 - 11.2010
- Manage the Financial Dept
- For a third-party administrator for United Healthcare
- Distribute Payments, Post Payments, Financial Statements, Check Writing, Deposits, Reconcile Accounts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
University of Phoenix
San Diego, CA10.2023
Accounting & Business Diploma -
Valley Career College
01.2007
Diploma -
Santana High School
01.2003
Skills
- Bank Account Reconciliations
- Closing Procedures
- Invoicing
- Month-End Reporting
- Financial Reporting
- Payroll
- General Ledger Accounting
- GAAP Understanding
- Journal Entries
- AP and AR Management
- Microsoft Software (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Quickbooks
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Rightlook.com
06.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant Controller
Azuki Sushi
01.2018 - 07.2020
Accounting Assistant
Premier Rover
06.2011 - 10.2017
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Suna Solutions (LJCD)
11.2010 - 06.2011
Finance Supervisor
Johnson & Rountree Premium
02.2007 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Communications
University of Phoenix
Accounting & Business Diploma -
Valley Career College
Diploma -
Santana High School
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