Robert Sanchez
Aptos,CA
Summary
A highly organized and experienced accounting professional with a strong background in Accounts Payable management and general tax accounting. Strong communication and computer skills. As a culinary professional, I have a strong sense of responsibility and proficient culinary and team-building skills.
Overview
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30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
The John Stewart Company
Scotts Valley, CA
12.2021 - Current
- Oversaw accounts payable processes in low-income housing sector.
- Processed vendor invoices for property accounts at The John Stewart Company.
- Managing the payables for 26 different properties. Fast-paced environment.
Baker / Cake Decorator
Safeway Supermarket
Soquel, CA
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Coordinated production of various baked goods to meet high demand and maintain quality standards.
- Managed inventory and oversaw daily satellite store orders to ensure timely fulfillment.
Food Services Director
El Tejon Unified School District
Lebec, CA
06.2012 - 11.2019
- Led Food Service department to uphold quality standards.
- Implemented and maintained compliance with Federal and State policies and regulations.
- Streamlined financial processes in department for efficient accounting and budgeting.
Event Coordinator
Bakersfield Event Center
Bakersfield, CA
05.2010 - 09.2011
- Coordinated special events from design through execution, ensuring seamless delivery and client satisfaction.
- Managed and updated client contracts to align with event requirements and expectations.
- Created and administered a master calendar and managed the department budget.
- Represented BEC at bridal fairs and Kern County Bridal Association functions, engaging with prospective clients and promoting services.
Staff Accountant II
Paramount Citrus Association
Delano, CA
08.2008 - 03.2010
- Managed preparation of monthly sales tax returns and quarterly sales and use tax returns, annual agriculture statements, and 1099s.
- Prepared tax schedules and returns to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Established Ebix system for efficient tracking of certificates of insurance, enhancing documentation accuracy.
Tax Analyst
VCA Antech, Inc
Los Angeles, CA
06.1999 - 03.2006
- Filed monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns to meet regulatory deadlines.
- Managed personal property tax returns to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Created and updated reconciliation schedules to verify account balances and maintain accuracy.
Functional Project Manager, Enterprise Solution Team
CB Richard Ellis, Inc
Torrance, CA
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Managed Accounts Payable team, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions, contributing to operational stability.
- Executed implementation of PeopleSoft financials, enhancing financial reporting and compliance.
- Designed, tested, and evaluated all options related to the Accounts Payable and Purchasing modules.
- Developed policies and procedures manual, training all end users to ensure consistent application of processes.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Los Angeles
Santa Monica, CA01-2001
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of the People
06.2026
Skills
- Accounts payable
- Financial accounting
- Budgeting
- Tax accounting
- Tax compliance
- 1099 preparation
- Vendor relationship management
- Payment processing
- Lawson
- PeopleSoft
- Oracle
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Windows
- Computer operation
- Technical proficiency
- Organizational management
- Project management
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Inventory control
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Food service
- Menu planning
- Interpersonal communication
- Sales
- Account reconciliation
Personal Information
- Title: Accounting and culinary professional
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
Spanish - Fluent
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
The John Stewart Company
12.2021 - Current
Baker / Cake Decorator
Safeway Supermarket
12.2019 - 12.2021
Food Services Director
El Tejon Unified School District
06.2012 - 11.2019
Event Coordinator
Bakersfield Event Center
05.2010 - 09.2011
Staff Accountant II
Paramount Citrus Association
08.2008 - 03.2010
Tax Analyst
VCA Antech, Inc
06.1999 - 03.2006
Functional Project Manager, Enterprise Solution Team
CB Richard Ellis, Inc
01.1997 - 01.1999
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of the People