Patricia Hargraves
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Experienced Accounting Assistant with 25+ years in diverse accounting roles. Skilled in account reconciliation, report drafting, and collections. Recognized for being industrious and meticulous, consistently demonstrating integrity and reliability. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
ASB Accounting Assistant
San Dieguito Union High School District
08.1998 - Current
- Collect/deposit for various activities and sales for the purpose of properly accounting and securing cash, checks, and credit receipts for site based and District general funds.
- Negotiate with outside vendors on terms and conditions as well as Insurance requirements to secure necessary services and materials for ASB purposes within budget parameters and also ensuring compliance with District regulations.
- Process bills, requisitions, invoices, and transfers for the purpose of making payments and disbursing funds, verify shipments, and maintaining accounts.
- Effectively communicated with vendors about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
Attendance Office Manager
San Dieguito Union High School District
08.1996 - 08.1998
- Guided, trained, and coordinated work of other office personnel, student workers, and parent volunteers for the purpose of performing assigned functions.
- Ensured accurate attendance records, including verification of absences and truancies for the purpose of complying with state laws governing attendance accounting.
Escrow Officer/Department Manager
Success Mortgage
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Created all documents and established all banking components as required for escrow in compliance with California Department of Real Estate Rules and Regulations as well as prepared escrow instructions and deeds, ordered and cleared title reports, termite inspections, property inspections, and resolved defects.
- Received and processed loan documents and coordinated the closing and handled receipt of funds and subsequent disbursement and documentation of same.
Bookkeeping and Monthly Minute Recording
North Coast Aquatics
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Processed accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, bank reconciliations, balance sheets and entered monthly minutes for board meetings for large San Diego Swim Team
Education
High School Diploma -
Clairemont High School
San Diego, CA01-1984
Skills
- Month-end documentation
- File and database management
- Customer service
- Cash flow management
- Auditing procedures
- Budget preparation
- Attention to detail
- Purchase order management
Volunteer Experience
Bookkeeping and Monthly Minute Recording, North Coast Aquatics, San Diego, CA, 01/01/03, 12/31/07, Processed accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, bank reconciliations, balance sheets and entered monthly minutes for board meetings for large San Diego Swim Team.
Timeline
Bookkeeping and Monthly Minute Recording
North Coast Aquatics
01.2003 - 01.2007
ASB Accounting Assistant
San Dieguito Union High School District
08.1998 - Current
Attendance Office Manager
San Dieguito Union High School District
08.1996 - 08.1998
Escrow Officer/Department Manager
Success Mortgage
01.1992 - 01.1995
High School Diploma -
Clairemont High School
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