A challenging position with growth potential, and where my skills, background, and experience will be fully utilized for the betterment of the company.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant/Office Manager
Alpaca Enterprises, Inc.
06.2021 - Current
Moderately sized construction company that specializes in lath and plastering for new buildings.
Entered payroll and managed payroll reporting.
Managed company financial reporting.
Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
Processed accounts payable and purchasing.
Weekly check runs.
Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
Reported to senior management on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
Improved safety procedures to promote employee well-being and safety and protect company from potential liability.
Evaluated employee records and productivity and submitted evaluation reports.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Accountant
West Dermatology
09.2017 - 06.2021
Comprised of a network of over 100 physicians and clinicians operating across three states, West is one of the leading clinical dermatology platforms in the nation
Prepare and enter journal entries to assist with the month end close activities of the accounting department
Assist with report creation and distribution to field operations personnel
Cash journal entries
Cash management and bank account monitoring
Bank Reconciliations
Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue and expense entries by extracting, compiling and analyzing information from various sub-systems of the company, including, but not limited to revenue, payroll and accounts payable
Ensure completeness of outputs by comparing financial results to trends and budgets and investigating and explaining differences
Reconcile cash and balance sheet accounts promptly after the month-end close is completed
Assist senior management in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of accounting and related processes
Assist with design and implementation of controls as necessary to ensure the safeguarding of the company's assets
Assist with implementation of new sub-systems as necessary, including property, plant and equipment
Ensure, through scrutiny of financial data, that company policies and procedures are upheld
Management of property leases
Maintain a relationship with landlords/property managers to handle rent payments, rent increases, lease renewals, lease executions etc.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Smiles Brands, Inc
06.2016 - 09.2017
The largest provider of support services to general and multi-specialty dental groups in the United States based on number of dental offices
Support more than 1,300 dentists and hygienists practicing in over 400 dental offices nationally
Sort and organize incoming mail, received in-house and electronically
Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to entry
Prioritize invoices according to payment terms and due dates
Code invoices and statements, charging expenses to appropriate GL accounts and cost centers
EDI Workflow: Process payables from scanned documents and attach images to invoice entries
Responsible for manual invoices, purchase order invoices, check requests, patient refunds, dental lab statements, mileage reimbursements and utilities, using a variety of software
Verify processed work by auditing entries and comparing system reports to invoices and statements
Communicate with dental offices and field managers on a daily basis
Research and resolve billing discrepancies and insure complete documentation
Analyze documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
Insure correct Accounts Payable ledgers by verifying and posting transactions
Accomplish AP responsibilities, including month-end close, by meeting daily and weekly deadlines per department schedule.
Finance Clerk
Smiles Brands Finance, Inc
10.2013 - 06.2016
The largest provider of support services to general and multi-specialty dental groups in the United States based on number of dental offices
Support more than 1,300 dentists and hygienists practicing in over 400 dental offices nationally
Management of bank reconciliations, general ledger accounts, cash flow, and cash audit within the finance company
Explaining discrepancies, and making adjustments as needed for reconciliation of accounts
Responsible for posting, and depositing corporate checks while ensuring company, and bank accounts are balanced and reconciled on a daily basis
Strong knowledge of Bank of America Cashpro Program
In charge of batching out corporate credit card terminals to ensure accurate reporting, and identify and discrepancies
Responsible for completing a daily audit of all cash flow for the finance company
Assistance within the company on extensive training of new employees, and overlooking processes while identifying more efficient practices.
Customer Care Associate
Fix Auto USA
02.2011 - 06.2013
Network of independently-owned and operated collision repair centers
Supports repair shops nationwide
Assisted customers with setting up appointments, and capturing customer satisfaction surveys
Handled inbound and outbound customer service calls while maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction.
Education
Associates Degree in Accounting -
Santiago Canyon College
08.2012
Skills
Accounting
Bookkeeping
Accounts Payable
General Ledger Accounting
Journal Entries
Bank Reconciliation
Account Reconciliation
General Ledger Reconciliation
Financial Report Writing
Accounts Receivable
Image Processing
Sage
QuickBooks
Auditing
Financial Statement Preparation
Microsoft Dynamics GP
Financial Analysis
EDI
Property Leasing
Additional Information
Willingness to roll up sleeves and work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Highly developed communication and customer service skills
Strong attention to detail, and ability to multitask
Self-motivated and directed
Responsive and follow-through oriented: delivers on commitments
Ability to embrace change and be an agent of change
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork
Strong computer skills
Ability to read financial reports
Advanced knowledge and ability to work with
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and
PowerPoint)
Ability to manipulate data in excel using pivot tables, and vlookups
Experience in multiple accounting software (MS Dynamics, Sage, Oracle)