Suzanne Contreras
Corona,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Mgr.; Accounts Payable Specialist
West Coast Equipment LLC/Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
10.2018 - Current
- HR POSITION AS OF JULY 2022/Transitioned from Accounts Payable Specialist:
- Conducted onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires and also termination processing; Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards. Created and implemented multi-location compliancy forms, information and protocol to support branch managers.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents; Worker Comp/Accident claims; Processed disability claim paperwork and other EDD related forms as required.
- Processed and maintained payroll and benefits for employees and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management; Coordinated with outside agencies to support benefit packages, COBRA compliance and 401k programs.
- Implemented performance reviews with managers for employees; Organized and supported team management to promote collaboration.
- Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
- ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST POSITION from Hire to Transitioning to HR Management:
- Reorganized accounts payable processes to include 3 way match system and job cost accounting.
- Coded and processed invoices with efficiency and accuracy through complete payment processing and record keeping management; Complete maintenance and payment for all company/employee credit cards and accounts.
- Maintained 100% accuracy while processing monthly amortized equipment and vehicle loan payments in excess of 30 accounts; Calculated and reimbursed weekly/monthly expense reports for owners and salespeople.
- Responsible for company fleet vehicles and trailers yearly registrations, compliancy regulations and certificates of title. Maintained company wide vehicle list with assigned drivers; Developed and managed Company Fleet Manual.
- Office management of equipment and supplies to include ordering, stocking and maintenance scheduling.
- Assisted owners and branch managers with multi-location implementation of city business licenses and county ordinance regulations for required operational standards.
- Handled new applicant customers to include credit reports/referrals, certificates of insurance and onboarding new customer accounts.
- Cross-Trained and performed duties in employee's absences/vacations: Accounts Receivable/Billing, Human Resources and county and state tax related payables.
Contract Admin/Lien Release Specialist/Office Mgr
Renaissance Door & Trim, Inc.
02.2014 - 02.2018
- CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/LIEN RELEASE SPECIALIST:
- Handled all contracts with customer base of national home builders; Processed preliminary notices, lien releases and intents to lien.
- ACCOUNTING:
- Processed all accounts payable, receivables, payroll and billing.
- Supervised a team within the accounting department to consist of filing clerks and cross-trained applicants.
- HR/OFFICE MANAGER:
- Conducted all new hire interviews and onboarding; Maintained HR/Employee files.
- Ordered all office and shop supplies; Organized maintenance of office equipment and building related matters.
Legal Assistant
Law Office Of George Maricic
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
Assistance Office Manager
B & A Construction, Inc.
03.1999 - 12.2012
- Complete Accounts Payable cycle to include 3-way invoice matching; processing and payment.
- Dispatcher to project managers on jobsites to order and set up timed deliveries of material and heavy equipment.
- Responsible for utility markings through directional advisement to USA marking coordinators.
- Weekly in-house payroll to include prevailing wage.
- Assisted owner with HR related duties with employees.
- Supervised a team of office assistants and clerks.
Accounts Payable Specialist
John S. Meek Construction, Inc.
11.1997 - 01.1999
- Responsible for all Accounts Payable duties, filing and weekly check runs.
- Assisted management with bidding/contracts and document processing for government agencies.
- Maintained complete filing system for A/P, A/R, Billing, Collections, Construction Bids/Contracts and P/R and Employees Files
Church Secretary
Christian Chapel Inland Empire
07.1995 - 10.1997
- Maintained church calendar by collecting information about upcoming events and reserving appropriate spaces for regular meetings and special activities.
- Created and updated membership rosters, church documents and basic reports.
- Handled church correspondence, member database and building scheduling.
- Published, printed and mailed informative, prayerful newsletters to church members and leadership team.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Everett-Charles Technologies, Inc.
06.1990 - 02.1995
- Handled multi-company/multi-state Accounts Payable process of coding and entering invoices, weekly check runs and all related filing; Processed end of month closings.
- Reconciled manual input of accounts payable and payroll checks monthly.
- Organized and distributed monthly financials to company officers, managers and executives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leuzinger High School
Lawndale, CA06.1985
No Degree - Data Processing; Computer Programming
Southern California Regional Occupational Center
Torrance, CA06.1985
Skills
- Quarterly Reviews
- Preventive Maintenance
- Vendor Relations
- Human Resources Department Processes
- Month-End Closings
- Maintaining Strict Confidentiality
- Collection Calls
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Administrative Management
- Payroll Administration
- Payroll Preparation and Processing
Timeline
Human Resources Mgr.; Accounts Payable Specialist
West Coast Equipment LLC/Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
10.2018 - Current
Contract Admin/Lien Release Specialist/Office Mgr
Renaissance Door & Trim, Inc.
02.2014 - 02.2018
Legal Assistant
Law Office Of George Maricic
01.2008 - 01.2015
Assistance Office Manager
B & A Construction, Inc.
03.1999 - 12.2012
Accounts Payable Specialist
John S. Meek Construction, Inc.
11.1997 - 01.1999
Church Secretary
Christian Chapel Inland Empire
07.1995 - 10.1997
Accounts Payable Clerk
Everett-Charles Technologies, Inc.
06.1990 - 02.1995
High School Diploma -
Leuzinger High School
No Degree - Data Processing; Computer Programming
Southern California Regional Occupational Center
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