Lulu Saunders
South El Monte,USA
Summary
Professional accounting leader with focus on financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and team collaboration. Skilled in budgeting, financial reporting, and process optimization. Reliable team player adaptable to evolving business needs and committed to achieving organizational goals. Strong analytical abilities and strategic mindset enhance decision-making and performance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Manager/Controller
Roger P. Fieldman, DDS, Inc
11.2019 - Current
- Coordinate with County Contract Monitors to meet Contract Compliance
- Assist in annual living wage and administrative audits
- Generate monthly reports to show contract compliance
- Prepare bi-monthly payroll
- Maintain employee benefits
- Monitor Cash Flow
- Prepare fiscal year end tax reconciliation
- Led financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, optimizing cash flow and payment cycles.
- Developed and implemented internal controls to improve accuracy in financial operations.
Accounting Manager
Unite Here Health
03.2004 - 10.2019
- Bookkeeping
- Cash Flow
- Accounts Receivable/ Account Payable
- Assist in Audit Compliance
- Payroll
- Employee Benefit Administration
- Led monthly financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Supervised accounts payable and receivable functions, enhancing cash flow management.
- Developed and implemented internal controls, improving compliance and accuracy.
- Streamlined budgeting processes, aligning departmental goals with organizational strategy.
Accounting Manager
Dixetex Clothing Manufacturing Co.
03.2000 - 2003
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions.
- Oversaw monthly reconciliations of bank statements and general ledger accounts to maintain financial accuracy.
- Reconciled bank statements on a monthly basis, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Served as main point of contact for all employee expense reimbursement requests, reviewing submissions for compliance with company policies before approving payments.
- Processed vendor invoices efficiently, reconciling discrepancies and negotiating favorable payment terms when necessary.
- Communicated regularly with clients regarding billing inquiries, resolving disputes fairly and maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Assisted human resources department with benefits administration tasks such as enrollment tracking, invoice reconciliation, and premium calculations to maintain employee satisfaction levels while controlling costs effectively.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Accounting
California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA12-2022
Associate's degree - Business Adminitration in Business Management
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA06-2020
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
Philippine Christian University
Manila, Philippines10-1990
Skills
- Employee benefits management
- Knowledge of tax regulations
- Effective leadership and communication skills
- Experience with Paychex and ADP Payroll
- Financial performance analysis
- Financial record management
- Knowledge of GAAP standards
- Proficient in Accounting Software
- Invoice processing
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Excel data analysis skills
- Journal entries
- Payroll processing
- Bookkeeping
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliation
Accomplishments
- Introduced accounting procedures and stronger financial controls to improve financial reporting.
- Optimized workflow and reduced variances by recommending and introducing new accounting software.
- Customer Relations - Earned highest marks for customer satisfaction.
- Timely customer invoice submission, and effective collection of payments.
- Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- California Insurance Producer, 09/01/09, Present, California License to sell and produce Health and Life Insurance.
- NACPB Certified Bookkeeper
- Certified Payroll Professional
Additional Information
Trustworthy, detail oriented; self-motivated and self-directed, punctual, a team player, fast learner and can easily adopt in any environment. Have a strong knowledge of GAAP based accounting practices.
Timeline
Accounting Manager/Controller
Roger P. Fieldman, DDS, Inc
11.2019 - Current
Accounting Manager
Unite Here Health
03.2004 - 10.2019
Accounting Manager
Dixetex Clothing Manufacturing Co.
03.2000 - 2003
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration in Accounting
California State University-Los Angeles
Associate's degree - Business Adminitration in Business Management
Los Angeles City College
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
Philippine Christian University