PATRICIA M. ALAS
Downey,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented finance professional with extensive experience in Accounting. Proven expertise in Cash Management, Payroll Processing and Accounts Payable, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Strong numeric aptitude and critical thinking skills contribute to maintaining precise financial records and enhancing operational workflows.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Cash Specialist
Xperience Restaurant Group
Cypress, CA
03.2015 - Current
- Maintained precise records of all daily transactions, contributing to the accuracy of financial reporting.
- Safeguarded company assets through meticulous handling of currency, checks, credit card receipts, and other forms of payment.
- Minimized losses due to errors or fraud through diligent monitoring of all transactions, promptly addressing any irregularities..
- Managed high-volume cash transactions while maintaining strict adherence to company policies and regulations.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
Payroll Clerk
Real Mex Restaurants Inc
Cypress, CA
02.2010 - 03.2015
- Processed payroll for over 2000 employees using ADP Workforce.
- Ensured accuracy of payroll data by conducting regular audits and reconciliations.
- Resolved employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies and deductions promptly.
- Collaborated with HR to update and maintain employee records in the payroll system.
- Developed standard operating procedures to streamline payroll processing workflows.
AP Clerk
Real Mex Restaurants Inc
Long Beach, CA
01.2005 - 02.2010
- Processed invoices and managed payment schedules, ensuring timely disbursement of funds.
- Reconciled vendor statements, resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline accounts payable processes and enhance efficiency.
- Implemented automated systems for invoice approval, reducing processing time significantly.
Education
Cerritos College
CerritosHigh School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
Los Angeles06-1992
Skills
- Data entry efficiency
- Numeric aptitude
- Banking operations
- Account reconciliation expertise
- Accurate data entry
- Financial record keeping
- Reliable and responsible
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Payroll processing
- Payroll auditing
- Payroll reviews
- Daily payroll activities
- Accounts payable / invoice coding
- Reconciling accounts
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual