Petra Pokorny
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Professional accountant in CA with experience 4+ years. Bookkeeping for multiple clients. Knowledge in QB. Preparation of statements for taxes. Preparation and processing of tax returns in Ultra Tax.
Professional accountant for Czech Republic with experience 7+ years, and professional server and manager of restaurant business with experience 10+years.
Knowledge in food preparation, beverage and management of restaurant / night club. Experienced in very busy club with high level of stress, customer service and cash handling backround.
Personal accountant for self employed people as for business.
Very organized, oriented on details, reliable with positive energy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Thomas K. Rackerby CPA
Healdsburg, CA
11.2021 - 01.2026
- Managed books for multiple clients, responsible for month-end close as year-end close, reconciliations, sales tax, payroll
- Developed and implemented streamlined accounting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Managed month-end close procedures, ensuring timely and accurate financial statement preparation.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
- Prepared federal and state tax returns for diverse clientele. Individuals, corporations, non-profits, trusts, estates etc…
- Complete preparation of tax returns included inventories for wineries
- Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documentation for completing
- Managed multiple tax projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines were met and clients were satisfied.
- Reviewed financial statements to verify accuracy and identify discrepancies.
Fine Dining Server, Hostess
Panama Hotel and Restaurant
San Rafael, CA
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist.
- Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Provided guests with information about menu items, made suggestions and took orders.
- Matched wines with menu items and guest preferences.
- Serving guests with high performance and knowledge about food and wine
- Working with program POS and Open table
Server Shift Leader
Cafe Prague
San Francisco , CA
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Created positive guest experience by listening to guest needs and recommending options to meet requests.
- Trained and acclimated new servers to restaurant's culture and operations.
- Managed tables throughout dining room to execute service at highest level.
- Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
- Preparation and management of big events
- Managed payments to vendors
- Covered coworkers and solving unexpected problem.
- Closed shifts, collected money, issued reports
Accountant
Conrad Electronic CZ, s. r. o.
02.2013 - 02.2017
- Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and payroll function.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Developed and implemented cost and budget processes to ensure budget control and accurate forecasting.
- Prepared P&L reports and financial statements.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures and correct problems.
- Assessed accuracy, completeness and integrity of corporate financial records.
- Audited, reviewed and compiled financial statements for government entities.
- Prepared schedules for auditing at year-end.
- Monthly closed balance with issued Tax report for sending to government.
- Issued Tax payments for government.
- Communicated and cooperated with our headquarters in Germany and Austria.
Operating Manager
PRAM ABS, a. s.
02.2010 - 12.2012
- Managed company operations with responsibility for profit and loss, scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
- Planned daily operational strategies, including delivery routing, team workflows, made orders, issued payments
- Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations and customer service.
- Solved unexpected problems with high level of performance
- Responsibility for smooth flow of the night club
- Collected profits from bars
- Communication with customers as with bartenders to meet expectations
Education
Degree Of Accounting & Economy - Accounting And Finance
Econonomy Academy Hovorcovicka
Prague05.2004
Skills
Financial reporting
Tax preparation
Account reconciliation
Month-end close
Payroll management
Accounting and bookkeeping
Strategic planning
Multitasking
Food allergy knowledge
Goal attainment
MS Word, Excel, Outlook
Touch typing
Accounting program SAP
QuickBooks
Ultra Tax
Program POS and Open table
Organization
Leadership
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Thomas K. Rackerby CPA
11.2021 - 01.2026
Fine Dining Server, Hostess
Panama Hotel and Restaurant
02.2019 - 03.2020
Server Shift Leader
Cafe Prague
03.2017 - 11.2018
Accountant
Conrad Electronic CZ, s. r. o.
02.2013 - 02.2017
Operating Manager
PRAM ABS, a. s.
02.2010 - 12.2012
Degree Of Accounting & Economy - Accounting And Finance
Econonomy Academy Hovorcovicka