Sarai Salazar

Costa Mesa,CA

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Clerk

Red Mountain Group

Santa Ana, CA

10.2020 - Current

Assist real estate development department with reviewing and entering job budgets, construction contracts, and purchase orders.
Pay corporate, property, inter company invoices, and investor distributions by verifying transaction information and approval.
Streamline invoice processing for efficient payment of subcontractors and suppliers.
Enhance financial accuracy by tracking construction project costs and budgets.
Maintain accounting ledgers by posting account transactions and journal entries.

Project Division Administrator

Empireworks Reconstruction & Painting

07.2018 - 06.2021

Review painting and construction contracts, including change orders, schedule of values, and amendments.
Work with vendors on all aspects of construction/painting material ordering (placing orders, accounts payables, scheduling, discrepancies, etc).
Audit construction/painting project balances monthly, including accounts receivable reports and following up on overdue payments.
Maintain accurate records of all construction and painting project-related expenses to facilitate budget tracking.
Process, prepare, and track billing of construction projects per contract specifications.
Point of contact for homeowners associations, resident, clients for billing, problem solving, damaged property, and general questions.

Bookkeeper

Eagle Mountain Products

05.2016 - 04.2018

Keep track of all payments and expenditures, including vendor payments, payroll, purchase orders, invoices, and statements.
Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
Processed accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable.

Legal Assistant

Law Offices of John L. Norman

11.2015 - 04.2016

Perform administrative and customer service tasks, such as answering calls, doing client intakes.
Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for law firm.

Education

General Education -

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA

01.2015

Obtained Diploma -

Newport Harbor High School

Newport Beach, CA

01.2013

Skills

Bilingual: English and Spanish
Quickbooks, Yardi, Word, and Excel
Billing and AIA billing
General and intercompany accounting

Purchase Order Management (full cycle)
Project Accounting (construction)
Invoicing and Billing
Accounts Payable and Receivable

Timeline