Rachel Ruiz
Chapin,SC
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a track record of successfully developing and executing critical strategies across diverse capacities. Expertise in accounts payables, accounts receivables, and program management. Skilled at gathering essential data for statistical reports with a focus on timely delivery. Adept at directing and supervising multi-level staff to foster team building and achieve financial and quality objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Font of House Manager
J Peters Grill and Bar
Chapin, SC
06.2023 - Current
- Managed all duties associated with opening and closing operations in the restaurant.
- Developed goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish daily service tasks.
- Oversaw employee recruiting, hiring, performance management and discipline.
- Facilitated daily team meetings to discuss promotions, issues, service standards, and team collaboration.
- Prepared and managed the front of house budget, optimizing expenses to increase profitability.
- Handled customer complaints and feedback, ensuring issues were resolved promptly.
- Trained front of house staff in customer service excellence and operational procedures.
Accounting Clerk
Southeastern Real Estate Group
Columbia, SC
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Maintained up-to-date accounts receivable records and coordinated monthly billing activities.
- Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents, and invoices.
- Managed distribution of payments to vendors and employees for commissions
- Ensured payment accuracy by monitoring monthly bills for discrepancies
- Streamlined month-end reconciliation processes by working effectively with the Accounting team.
- Conducted periodic reviews of internal controls to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Reviewed accounts payable ledgers for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
Accounting Assistant/Customer Experience Teller
Army Air Force Exchange Services
Fort Stewart, Ga
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Prepare daily deposits for AAFES
- Maintained a systematic record of checks by promptly scanning and registering them into OTC Treasury Systems.
- Efficiently reconciled daily deposits from various Fort Stewart AAFES facilities
- Conducted end-of-day reconciliation of all cashiers' transactions.
- Managed the receipt and allocation of vendor payments.
- Performed account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements and inter-company general ledger accounts.
- Entered data into accounting software programs such as QuickBooks or Sage 50 Accounting Software.
- Worked closely with auditors during year-end audits to provide necessary documentation.
Extended Day Teacher
Philadelphia Baptist Kindergarten
Smiths, AL
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Assist students with daily work assignments
- Coordinate games and fun activities among the children
- Introduce colors, numbers, shapes, and letters
- Assist students with developmental activities
- Provide a safe and structured environment for the children.
United States Marine Corp. (DOD) Accounting Technician
Personal and Family Readiness Division
Quantico, VA
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Reviewed and processed invoices, payments, receipts and other financial documents to ensure accuracy.
- Processed accounts payable using automated accounting system
- Maintained financial records, including accounts receivable and payable and general ledger.
- Conducted month-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliation.
- Enhanced the efficiency of preparing monthly payment schedules for vendors
- Initiating correspondence to resolve debit vendor accounts payable and vendor inquiries.
Center Accountant
Affordable Care, Inc.
Kinston, NC
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Manage Accounts Payable for 100+ dental centers
- Process A/P transactions and payments for outside vendors and employee reimbursements
- Responsible for all month-end inventories and end of month reports for dental centers
- Processed inter-company transfers and journal entries
- Corresponded with Doctors and outside vendors concerning accounts.
Accounting Clerk
Five Star Food Service, Inc.
Kinston, NC
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Established a system and organized a follow-up plan to collect past due accounts
- Responsible for profit and loss reports for 17 cafeterias
- Manage all accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions (600+/week)
- Responsible for recording cash deposits and reporting cash flow to corporate office.
Education
Phlebotomy Technician -
Health Tech of Georgia
Warner Robbins, GA01.2014
Cosmetic Arts -
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC01.1996
High School Graduate -
Kinston, NC01.1994
Skills
- Strong PC skills including Great Plains accounting systems/ Microsoft Work, and Microsoft Excel
- Restaurant Operations
- POS system operations
- Service prioritization
- Training and coaching
- Guest Relations
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Employee Scheduling
- Conflict Resolution
- Quality Control
- Assignment Delegation
- Staff Supervision
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Font of House Manager
J Peters Grill and Bar
06.2023 - Current
Accounting Clerk
Southeastern Real Estate Group
10.2020 - 10.2021
Accounting Assistant/Customer Experience Teller
Army Air Force Exchange Services
10.2018 - 05.2019
Extended Day Teacher
Philadelphia Baptist Kindergarten
05.2012 - 07.2014
United States Marine Corp. (DOD) Accounting Technician
Personal and Family Readiness Division
01.2006 - 01.2007
Center Accountant
Affordable Care, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2005
Accounting Clerk
Five Star Food Service, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2002
Phlebotomy Technician -
Health Tech of Georgia
Cosmetic Arts -
Lenoir Community College