Lori Cooper
Brawley,CA
Summary
Organize simultaneous office functions and direct administrative personnel to meet needs of the Owner of the company and all employees. Performance-oriented and driven with in-depth understanding of financial operations including budgets, cost accounting, payroll and office organization needs. Skillfully coordinate resources and administrative support to keep operations smooth and boost team productivity.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Foster Feed Yard
09.2019 - Current
- Complete journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepare balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Manage budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Manage payroll data entry and processing for 30 employees.
- Review documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to Owners.
- Provide treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity. Monthly BBC reporting.
- Coordination of General Liability, Auto, Workmans Compensation and Health Insurance.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations by managing the timely preparation and filing of all required returns.
- Provided insightful financial analysis to support Owners in making informed business decisions.
- Supported with acquisition activities through due diligence efforts and post-acquisition integration.
Office Manager
Mike Sudduth Farms, Inc.
03.2000 - Current
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and record keeping.
- Established efficient workflow processes, monitor daily productivity and implement modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities.
- Completed weekly payroll for 15 employees.
- Performed office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.
- Track and record crop expenses and reconcile accounts to maintain accurate, current growing costs and reconcile according to budget
- Compare vendor prices to ensure optimal savings.
- Coordinated and maintain impressive office organization to keep facilities efficient, organized and professional.
- Performed office accounting functions such as AP/AR and payroll to keep finances accurate and current.
- Organized international and domestic travel arrangements for up to 2 staff members, including all transportation and hotel stays.
- Receive, screen and route incoming calls.
- Verify 4 salaried and hourly employee time cards to prepare accurate weekly payroll.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Solved problems timely and effectively, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Implementation of a Food Safety Program compliant with Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement - Produce Safety Alliance Certified
- Coordination of General Liability Insurance, Auto Insurance and Health Insurance
Education
High School Diploma -
Brawley Union High School
Brawley, CA1988
Skills
- Documentation and control
- Account reconciliation
- Expense reporting
- Clerical/Office management support
- Office/Business administration
- Mail handling
- Payroll and budgeting
- Bookkeeping
- Administrative support
- Travel coordination
- Organizational skills
- Data entry
- Excellent multi-tasking ability
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Budgeting
- Friendly nature
- High accuracy
- Deadline driven
- Excel and Word Program
- Quickbooks Accounting Program
- Micro Animal Health Program
- Staff Management
- Preparing financial statements
- Financial/Accounting management
- Statement Reconciliation
- General ledger accounting
Timeline
Controller
Foster Feed Yard
09.2019 - Current
Office Manager
Mike Sudduth Farms, Inc.
03.2000 - Current
High School Diploma -
Brawley Union High School
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