SIRI EMERSON
OAKLAND,UNITED STATES
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Assistant
The Unity Council
08.2023 - Current
- Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
- Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Provides scheduling support and coordination of appointments.
Art Educator
Emanyatta Small School
06.2019 - Current
- Taught art lessons to elementary/school age children including drawing, painting, sculpture, art techniques and traditions
- Shaped and applied lesson plans based on child-led interest and inquisitiveness
- Facilitated outdoor learning experiences and involvement in community based projects as well as outreach activities
- Promoted a caring and positive classroom that adheres to school guidelines
- Maintained professional competence and participated in educational activities provided by the school
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicated those objectives to students
- Performed office duties including keeping records of the financial affairs, bookkeeping, document production, excel spreadsheets to show activities/student progress, template for rating systems
- Enrichment coordinator to parents to ensure children are receiving academic environment that is safe, nurturing and students enjoy their visual experience
- Collaborative skills to work productively with colleagues.
AP Clerk
Astranis Space Technologies
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Processed and managed high volumes of invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in payment to vendors and suppliers
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions in accounting software, including Oracle and JIRA
- Responded to vendor inquiries and resolved any issues related to invoicing and payment processing
- Contributed to the implementation of a new accounts payable system, including testing and user training
- Coordinated with purchasing and receiving departments to ensure timely processing of invoices and payments
- Provided administrative support to the finance department, including handling correspondence, scheduling meetings, and managing calendars.
Events Assistant
Berkeley City Club
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Answered and screened incoming calls providing information to clients regarding events or discuss options for events that may arise
- Conferred with clients to determine needs and requirements for events such as arrangements, timelines, and tour bookings for property
- Coordinated events details and arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, displays and other event necessities
- Monitored event activities to ensure conformity and satisfaction of participants
- Built office efficiency by improving filing system and additional time saving measures
- Executed a variety of billing tasks such as expense reports, check requisitions, accounts payable invoices, and purchase orders
- Coordinated project agendas and tasks according to schedule
- Completed various administrative tasks including, calendars, production of documents, contact development, storing and analyzing the financial records of company and correspondence to potential and existing clients
- Ensured and maintained confidentially of all communication and documentation.
Education
BA - Art Education
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA05.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Software Documentation
- Document Drafting
- Setting Up Conventions
- Payment Processing
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Computer Programs (Word, Excel, Yardi, Etc)
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Positive Discipline
- Creative Problem-Solver
- Patience/Compassion
- Conflict Resolution
- High Energy
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Strong Administrative Professional
- Accounting Ledger Maintenance
- Vendor Invoice Processing
References
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Accounts Payable Assistant
The Unity Council
08.2023 - Current
AP Clerk
Astranis Space Technologies
08.2022 - 06.2023
Events Assistant
Berkeley City Club
03.2022 - 07.2022
Art Educator
Emanyatta Small School
06.2019 - Current
BA - Art Education
Humboldt State University
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