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PAULA C. EDMONDSON

Hayward,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented Bookkeeper well versed in payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Excelled in corporate bookkeeping services delivery and learned new technologies to improve efficiency. Impressive accounting and communications skills leading to desirable outcomes.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Bookkeeper

Bartos Architecture, Inc
San Mateo, CA
04.2022 - Current
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs.
  • Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies through transaction monitoring and management.

OFFICE MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER

Alira Health Formerly Chamow Associates
San Mateo, CA
09.2011 - 06.2022
  • Financial Professional with 30 years of demonstrated experience in managing budgets, income and expenditures for profit and non-profit organizations
  • Proven track record of managing accounts in excess of $5 million with little to no supervision while maintaining integrity and accuracy in tracking, reporting and analysis of finances
  • Followed general accounting practices and bookkeeping standards and always looked for ways to improve processes to maintain fiscal accountability, integrity and efficiency
  • SKILLS
  • Intuit QuickBooks (Desktop & Online – 25 + years)
  • General Accounting Practices
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Payroll & Benefits Processing
  • Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial Reporting,
  • Preparation and Analysis
  • Federal/State Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Remote Work Coordination
  • Recruitment, Hiring, Onboarding & Exit Process for
  • Employees & Contractors
  • Staff Development and Training
  • Annual Rewards/Bonus Procedures
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Project Management
  • Team Management and Supervision
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Customer Service Management
  • Administration and Operations
  • Risk Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Suite, Performed bookkeeping duties including budgeting, reconciliations, reporting, analysis and presentations
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping
  • Worked with all levels of management, employees and contractors to manage project reporting and billing
  • Utilized client & staff feedback to maintain customer partnerships to support revenue management
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems
  • Managed office operations, budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts
  • Arranged corporate and office conferences and events for company employees and guests (Chamow Assoc).

INTERIM PARISH MANAGER

St. Gregory Church & School
San Mateo, CA
07.2020 - 04.2022
  • Oversaw Church Operations including Facilities, Human Resources, Communications, Services and Finance
  • Managed all aspects of Human Resources – on-boarding/off-boarding, compliance, benefits, personnel issues, and payroll – for 2 separate entities (school and church)
  • Kept 100% of personnel employed by maintaining fiscal responsibility and stewardship of funds during challenging times
  • Initiated and managed direct donation campaign to help Church remain solvent generating $110,000 in 90 days
  • Maintained county and state compliance for building use, license renewals and inspections
  • Streamlined communications with church and school employees, parishioners, and school families regarding changing protocols
  • Provided guidance for Pastor, School Principal and all levels of personnel to ensure both church and school remained fully operational throughout county/state-wide shutdowns.

Chief Financial Officer

BOOKKEEPER, St. Gregory Church & School
San Mateo, CA
06.2015 - 04.2022
  • Managed, under the supervision of San Francisco Archdiocese, , Parish Manager and
  • Finance Committee, all financial accounts for the Church and School (in excess of $5 Million), including budgeting, income and expense tracking/reporting, as well as overseeing financial integrity of all transactions
  • Maintained separate financial books for both school and church accounts ensuring accurate record keeping and reporting
  • Migrated both school and church books from Quickbooks desktop to online per Archdiocese guidelines
  • Created plans to remedy financial discrepancies and reconcile issues with records
  • Processed and completed payroll for employees while maintaining detailed records of procedures
  • Monitored and verified recordkeeping processes, reducing financial inconsistencies using Quickbooks
  • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols and general accounting practices
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals
  • Eliminated discrepancies in finances by expertly documenting expenses, monitoring income, handling bank deposits and managing statements
  • Supported operations via communications, document filing and data management as well as working closely with other departments and San Francisco Archdiocese CFO and Human Resources
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OFFICE MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER

Ciarlo Brothers Furniture Restoration
San Francisco, CA
01.1992 - 07.2019
  • Modernized all accounting, billing, invoicing and vendor records to computer-based platforms (Quickbooks)
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping
  • Managed all aspects of Human Resources – on-boarding/off-boarding, compliance, benefits, personnel issues, and payroll
  • Maintained insurance and licensing compliance for air pressure systems, upholstery, and hazardous materials meeting all State & County Guidelines and employee safety
  • Developed standard operating procedures for all administrative employees
  • Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production
  • Sourced vendors for special project needs and negotiated contracts
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems
  • Evaluated employee records and productivity to complete employee evaluations
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving
  • Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.

Education

Business Administration

Chabot College

Skills

Bookkeeping

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Timeline

Bookkeeper

Bartos Architecture, Inc
04.2022 - Current

INTERIM PARISH MANAGER

St. Gregory Church & School
07.2020 - 04.2022

Chief Financial Officer

BOOKKEEPER, St. Gregory Church & School
06.2015 - 04.2022

OFFICE MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER

Alira Health Formerly Chamow Associates
09.2011 - 06.2022

OFFICE MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER

Ciarlo Brothers Furniture Restoration
01.1992 - 07.2019

Business Administration

Chabot College

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