Sharai Garcia
Summary
Focused Accounting professional with 4 years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity. Proven track record of developing accurate spreadsheets and delivering organized reports with Intaact. Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Technician II
California State University of Fullerton
10.2024 - Current
- Responsible to ensure the proper recording and documentation of financial transactions associated with the CSUF Philanthropic Foundation
- Utilize thorough knowledge and understanding of financial record keeping and practices in carrying assignments
- Strengthened financial accuracy by meticulously maintaining all accounts receivable.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by conducting thorough monthly reconciliations of bank statements.
- Improved financial data integrity, conducting regular reviews and updates of accounting records.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Tableau, Central Square and Microsoft Excel.
Accounting Associate
Denco Family Inc.
07.2021 - 10.2024
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Ensured adherence to GAAP standards by maintaining proper documentation supporting all financial transactions recorded in the general ledger.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial information, promoting trust among clients and colleagues.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Adhering to accounting procedures and efficiently obtaining solutions for discrepancies
- Daily input of journal entries and reconciliation of account receivable
- Assisting in Ad Hoc Projects and cross training employees.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by consistently reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
- Assisted with annual budget preparation, monitoring expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances through diligent follow-up and negotiation efforts.
Collections /Accounts Receivable Clerk
Terra Universal Inc.
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Analyzed and resolved accounting discrepancies for different departments.
- Implemented automated reminder emails to clients regarding upcoming due dates for payments, resulting in timelier remittance processing.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries about their account status or billing concerns, building strong, long-lasting relationships.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of industry-specific billing practices and regulations in order to effectively manage customer accounts.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
- Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
Temporary Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
Edoc Publish Inc.
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Managed Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
- Processed Invoices and Bills
- Demonstrated excellent customer service.
- Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Seasonal Administrative Assistant
Apollo Pros Professional Solutions
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Inputted client data for payroll using Microsoft Excel in a fast paced environment
- Implemented clients into staffing system.
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
California State University - Long Beach
12.2018
Skills
- Fluent in both English and Tagalog
- Competent in business communication and customer service skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access
- Prepared Invoices, collection of A/R and billing through multiple accounting programs
- Experienced in analyzing and recording journal entries for Orion software and Microsoft Excel
- Proficient in Data Entry and understanding GAAP Standards
Timeline
Accounting Technician II
California State University of Fullerton
10.2024 - Current
Accounting Associate
Denco Family Inc.
07.2021 - 10.2024
Collections /Accounts Receivable Clerk
Terra Universal Inc.
02.2020 - 05.2021
Temporary Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
Edoc Publish Inc.
01.2019 - 04.2019
Seasonal Administrative Assistant
Apollo Pros Professional Solutions
01.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
California State University - Long Beach
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