Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Victoria Ramos

Victoria Ramos

Discovery Bay,CA

Summary

I have been a professional in the engineering and construction industry for 30 years utilizing innovative management style and dedication to the companies I work for and to assist the CFO and Principles to achieve their business goals. I am seeking a challenging position in the Bay Area that will utilize my accounting, payroll, and management skills.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification

Work History

HR - Sr. Accounting Specialist

Metcon-Ti
Pleasanton
09.2017 - 11.2023
  • Completed full cycle bi-weekly payroll using Quick Books for both exempt and non-exempt employees
  • Benefit enrollment and employee census
  • Manage Workers compensation audits and any state notices
  • Assist with company tracking of items issued to employees such as vehicles, phones, laptops, iPads & credit cards
  • Safety committee participant, training office staff and employee advocate
  • Maintain employee files in compliance with the state and federal laws
  • Create, complete, and maintain employee handbook and IIPP
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Multi Company Accounting
  • Issue PO's
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliation
  • Allocate all project time to specific jobs
  • Credit card review, coding & G/L entry
  • Monthly G/L entries including worker's comp., general liability insurance and employee benefits
  • Job costing
  • Bank statement reconciliation & 1099 processing.
  • Streamlined payroll processing, reducing errors and improving employee satisfaction with timely payments.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.

Assistant to Controller

DKS Associates
Oakland
01.2007 - 01.2017
  • Solely responsible for heavy volume of time-sensitive invoice payments, purchase orders, contracts and check requests
  • Ensure proper general ledger coding, documentation and approvals, and compliance with company policy procedures
  • Import expense and check batches on bank software for direct deposit payments using Positive Pay
  • Worked with PM's on weekly activity report for a better understanding of WIP, earned revenue, and AR
  • Maintain W9 forms and prepare 1099's and sales tax returns
  • Supervise 2 employees and assist CFO with daily financial tasks
  • Maintained all vendor, client, contracts, and sub-consultant files
  • Train all administrative staff and new employees on accounting policies and procedures
  • Assists with annual audit and month end close
  • Apply extensive knowledge in AP, expense reports, credit card and AR concepts and practices.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Expedited project completion times due to the ability to multitask effectively under tight deadlines.
  • Maximized staff performance by assisting with training, onboarding, and performance evaluations.
  • Collected and input timesheet data into automated accounting system and processed labor corrections.
  • Trained and supervised employees on office policies and procedures.

Sr. Accounting Specialist

DKS Associates
Oakland
01.2002 - 01.2007

Accounting Specialist

DKS Associates
Oakland
01.1997 - 01.2002

Education

Certificates - Accounting

San Leandro Adult School
San Leandro, CA
09.2018

None - Business Administration

Chabot College
Hayward, CA
06.1987

Diploma - Business

Arroyo High School
San Lorenzo, CA
06.1984

Skills

  • Detail oriented
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications
  • Deltek, Vision, ADP Workforce Now, Timberline, Platinum, ADP PC Payroll, remote banking, Quick Books, Positive Pay
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable
  • Payroll Processing
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Audit Support
  • Fixed Assets Management
  • GL and journal entries
  • Payment Processing
  • Purchase Order Management
  • File and database management
  • Expense Reports

Accomplishments

At Metcon Ti I created all SOP’s for the accounting department, implemented a 401k program and a full benefit package which included medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary insurances.

Created and maintained an employee handbook and an IIPP (Safety Book)

Certification

  • Notary Public
  • Accounting I,II & III, 10 Key, Surviving the work place (customer service)
  • Sexual harassment.

Timeline

HR - Sr. Accounting Specialist

Metcon-Ti
09.2017 - 11.2023

Assistant to Controller

DKS Associates
01.2007 - 01.2017

Sr. Accounting Specialist

DKS Associates
01.2002 - 01.2007

Accounting Specialist

DKS Associates
01.1997 - 01.2002

Certificates - Accounting

San Leandro Adult School

None - Business Administration

Chabot College

Diploma - Business

Arroyo High School

Notary Public, Accounting I,II & III, 10 Key, Surviving the work place (customer service) and sexual harassment.

Victoria Ramos