Tiffany A Sandoval
CA
Summary
Offering strong analytical skills coupled with a solid understanding of accounting principles to support financial operations effectively. Brings a keen ability to learn and implement regulatory standards and financial management tools. Ready to use and develop analytical and organizational skills in an Accounting role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Manager
El Encanto
06.2022 - Current
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and provided actionable insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Reconciled general ledger accounts and bank statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Assisted in developing and managing the hotel's annual budget in collaboration with department heads, ensuring alignment with business goals and financial objectives.
- Prepared regular financial forecasts to anticipate future financial performance, adjusting strategies to optimize revenue and control costs.
- Implemented and maintained robust internal control systems, safeguarding hotel assets and minimizing the risk of fraud.
- Ensured compliance with hotel policies as well as federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to accounting and finance.
- Oversaw the payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payment of wages and salaries for all staff members.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant tax regulations, filing returns accurately and on time.
- Managed accounts payable processes, ensuring timely payment of invoices and fostering positive relationships with vendors.
- Oversaw accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection of payments from guests and other debtors.
- Verified and reconciled revenue from every hotel department, including rooms, food and beverage, housekeeping, spa and other services, to ensure accuracy.
- Collaborated with department heads to identify and implement cost-saving measures, balancing financial efficiency with exceptional service standards.
- Assisted the Financial Controller in overseeing the hotel's accounting software and financial systems, ensuring data integrity and optimal system performance.
- Supervised and mentored accounting staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to foster professional development.
- Participated in special projects, including financial audits, system implementations, and other initiatives aimed at improving operational effectiveness.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Power Machinery Center
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Prepared invoices, investigated chargebacks, discrepancies, and reconciliations
- Verified the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information obtained from customers
- Administered control over processing and refunding customer payments, preparing daily bank deposits
- Tracked accounts and detected outstanding debts, decreasing collection efforts
- Enhanced time work and aged receivables by 75% through process improvement
- Maintained an up-to-date billing system and tracked all receivables activities
- Ran and analyzed 30-, 60-, and 90-day A/R aging
Production Manager
H&A My Design
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Attained request meter spots from electric companies, plans from architects, and permits and inspections through the project city
- Maintained subcontractor CSLB License and insurance requirements
- Collaborated with sales team and subcontractors to install, correct, and repair various equipment
- Monitored construction project schedules and facilitated project managers in executing tasks
- Established individual job folders, requested bids, designed schedules, and approved subcontractor payment requests
Assistant Body Shop Manager
Rancho California Auto Collision
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Handled customer complaints and fostered positive customer relations
- Maintained customer satisfaction standards
- Prepared estimates on costs and time required for bodywork using CCCI
- Monitored jobs throughout the repair process
- Kept estimators updated throughout the repair process; informing them if supplemental damage is found
- Performed quality checks on completed jobs
- Prepared final billing for completed repair orders and collects receivables
- Prepared weekly payroll
- Assisted in hiring and mentoring of new technicians
- Liaise with the parts, service and sales departments to coordinate workflow as necessary
Body Shop Estimator
Murrieta Auto Collision
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Educate customers on the process of vehicle repairs, insurance procedures, customer rights, repair techniques, safety, and value
- Completes initial estimates, write complete estimates after full disassembly and damage evaluation, and lock final estimates using CCC1
- Manage each repair throughout the process and ensure Crash Champions' quality standards by performing in-process QC
- Keep every customer fully informed and updated on the status of their vehicle and provide the best possible experience for our customers
- Able to pull and review all data procedures for/with Body Technicians and complete post-scanning for each vehicle in the repair process
- Pre-close the final repair order, Handle disbursement paperwork, address exceptions in the file and ensure carrier specific requirements are complete
Payroll/Collections
Valley Pacific Concrete
04.2008 - 04.2015
- Collect and summarize timekeeping information
- Obtain supervisory approval of timecard discrepancies
- Process garnishment requests
- Process employee advances and paybacks
- Process and close weekly payrolls
- Submit payroll batches to the bank
- Process direct deposit payments
- Document Social Security verifications in employee master file
- Verify union I-9 forms have been completed according to government regulations and documented in the ERP system
- Follow up with field management staff on any errors or inconsistencies
- Oversee all aspects of the accounts receivable process, including invoicing, collections, and reporting
- Reconcile customer accounts to ensure timely and accurate collection of outstanding invoices
- Ensure that all billing is accurate and aligned with project contracts and timelines
Office Manager/Owner
JTS Plumbing, Inc.
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Recruited, interviewed, and facilitated the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborated with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
- Conducted or acquired background checks and employee eligibility verifications
- Implemented new hire orientation and employee recognition programs utilizing excellent judgment
- Performed routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
- Handled employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
- Attended and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
- Administered various human resource plans and procedures for all company personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains employee handbook and policies and procedures manual
- Performed benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment and communicating benefit information to employees
- Monitored leave of absences
- Train Managers re: approval of working hours, bonuses, etc., as needed
- Conducted exit interviews
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
- Maintained knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
- Encouraged and coordinated all continuing education, licenses and certifications
- Carried out all A/P, A/R and collections
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Grandview University
Des Moines06-2005
Skills
- Journal entries
- Payroll processing
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliation
- Account reconciliation
- Audits
- AP and AR management
- Collections
- Closing procedures
- Staff training and development
- GAAP
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Managing bias and building inclusion as LVMH
- Leaders – Workplace Violence and Prevention
Pcskills
- Workday
- HMS
- Onyx CenterSource
- Givex
- Book4Time
- Silverware
- ADP TimeSaver
- Adyen
- Excel
- Word
- Outlook
Timeline
Accounting Manager
El Encanto
06.2022 - Current
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Power Machinery Center
01.2019 - 05.2022
Production Manager
H&A My Design
01.2018 - 12.2019
Assistant Body Shop Manager
Rancho California Auto Collision
01.2015 - 12.2017
Body Shop Estimator
Murrieta Auto Collision
01.2013 - 12.2015
Office Manager/Owner
JTS Plumbing, Inc.
01.2009 - 12.2013
Payroll/Collections
Valley Pacific Concrete
04.2008 - 04.2015
- CPR Certified
- Managing bias and building inclusion as LVMH
- Leaders – Workplace Violence and Prevention
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Grandview University
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