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Certification
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SYLVIA JAGESHAR

Ontario,CA

Summary

Financial strategist and justice advocate with 20+ years in accounting, systems management, and operations. Founder of Bleau Raven LLC and volunteer accountant with Parents of Murdered Children (POMC), I bring structure to chaos—whether in courtrooms or spreadsheets. I specialize in financial clarity, audit readiness, and mission-aligned systems that support healing, truth, and community. Currently seeking opportunities that bridge purpose and precision—where impact meets integrity.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant

Bleau Raven LLC
06.2024 - Current
  • Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Collaborated with teams to define, strategize, and implement marketing and web strategies.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.

Accounting Manager / Senior Staff Accountant

NATPE, National Association of Television
07.2004 - 10.2022
  • Promoted to Accounting Manager after stepping up during executive transition and assuming CFO-level responsibilities; reported directly to C-level leadership and assuming CFO-level responsibilities
  • Reduced past-due accounts by 40% through stronger vendor/client communication and implementation of an automated billing reminder system
  • Collaborated with the Sales Department on payment terms to increase monthly cash flow
  • Used direct phone outreach to resolve account issues and build rapport, improving collections and reducing communication delays
  • Managed full accounting cycle, including bank reconciliations, journal entries, AP/AR, and month-end close
  • Maintained W-9 data and processed bi-monthly check runs
  • Conducted ACH, wire transfers, and positive pay fraud prevention protocols
  • Oversaw vendor onboarding, invoice coding, expense reports, and daily cash receipts
  • Created daily cash journal reports and monthly trial balance statements
  • Supported annual audits and prepared related documentation
  • Analyzed discrepancies and resolved account variances
  • Trained new accounting team members on systems, compliance, and reporting procedures
  • Managed on-site registration and financial transactions at industry trade shows and events


Staff Accountant

NVA, National Veterinary Associates
07.1999 - 01.2004
  • Full participation in the month-end close, maintained daily cash reports
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Responsible for preparing multi-state sales and use tax
  • Responsible for analyzing facilities and administration costs for multipliable locations
  • Prepare 401(k) participates schedule, incentive bonus analysis, health benefits analysis
  • Analyze and reconcile sales tax payable account
  • Analysis of inventory variances
  • Maintain and monitor local manager’s account.

Education

University of Phoenix Accounting
01.2004

Accounting

Santa Monica College
01.1999

Skills

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, Salesforce,
  • SAGE 100 and QuickBooks
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Clear and professional communication
  • Flexible in dynamic environments
  • Reviewing financial reports
  • Financial cash analysis
  • Report generation
  • Discrepancy Reconciliation
  • Audit Preparation
  • Relationship Building
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Employee management
  • Research and development
  • Time management

Accomplishments

  • Promoted to Accounting Manager after stepping up during executive transition and assuming CFO-level responsibilities; strengthened vendor and client relationships, reducing past-due accounts by 40% within six months
  • Improved cash flow and collections by collaborating with the Sales Department to align payment terms and implementing an automated billing reminder system
  • Used direct phone outreach to resolve account issues and build rapport, improving collections and reducing communication delays

Certification

  • Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor – Level 1 (Silver Tier Badge, valid June 2025 – June 2026)

Timeline

Consultant

Bleau Raven LLC
06.2024 - Current

Accounting Manager / Senior Staff Accountant

NATPE, National Association of Television
07.2004 - 10.2022

Staff Accountant

NVA, National Veterinary Associates
07.1999 - 01.2004

Accounting

Santa Monica College

University of Phoenix Accounting

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