Wendy Castaneda
Whittier,CA
Summary
Professional with strong background in financial record-keeping and data management. Adept at streamlining processes, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining confidentiality. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability. Skilled in ledger management, account reconciliation, and financial reporting systems. Reliable and results-focused, consistently meeting deadlines and supporting team goals with a positive aura.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispatch Assistant/ Accounts Payable
Great American/ Titan Worldwide Inc.
Santa Fe Springs, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Process vendor invoices efficiently, ensuring accuracy, completeness and proper authorization.
- Payment management with high volume in coding invoices, payment through checks, electronic transfers (ACH) or wire transfers avoiding late fees processes.
- Account reconciliation using monthly statements and vendor relations, resolving outstanding balances, discrepancies or invoice related inquires.
- Record keeping and reports maintained through invoices copies and reports generated in QuickBooks detailing accounts payable status to aide month-end and year-end closing activities according to GAP compliance.
- Assist to schedule pick-ups and deliveries.
- Communication effectively as primary point of contact for drivers and customers relaying information insuring customer satisfaction.
- Support and respond to logistics activities in phone calls for emergencies or non-emergencies in real time.
- Managed over 150 emails and/or calls per day
Instructional Assistant III-RSP/SDC
East Whittier City School District
Whittier, CA
01.2013 - 02.2024
- Provided substitute services for Instructional Assistant IV, Health Clerk, Office Coordinator and Assistant Clerk.
- Consulted and collaborated with teacher and special needs service providers to coordinate treatment, provide services, and prepare instructional materials tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Facilitated small groups of students with special needs with day-to-day activities including behavior modification, following classroom instructions while fostering a positive learning environment and ensuring safety.
- Maintained seizure and medication logs for students with various medical conditions including epilepsy.
- Utilized Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) skills to ensure safety of staff and students.
Accounting Manager
Denco Enterprises, Inc.
Whittier, CA
01.2000 - 01.2011
- Established financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information for stakeholders to guide strategic decision-making.
- Implemented internal controls.
- Managed payroll functions including tracking time keeping information, calculating pay according to hours worked, leave of absences and overtime.
- Developed and implemented spreadsheets to help with labor and expenditures in compliance with GAAP.
- Led cross-department collaboration initiatives and facilitated training to support staff.
- Performed screening, interviewing and placement of new accountants, fostering professional development and ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Provided operational integrity, established hospitable and diverse environments.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA06-2027
Skills
- Over 20 years of business development and representative experience
- Instructional exhibits and displays
- Effectively communicated professionally
- Professionally responds and resolves oral and written inquiries
- Advanced skills in Microsoft, Word, and Power Point
- Ability to compile and complete financial data accurately
- Effectively blends knowledge of procedures in administration with a polite and courteous manner
- Excellent organizational and time management skills in a fast pace environment
Timeline
Dispatch Assistant/ Accounts Payable
Great American/ Titan Worldwide Inc.
02.2024 - Current
Instructional Assistant III-RSP/SDC
East Whittier City School District
01.2013 - 02.2024
Accounting Manager
Denco Enterprises, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2011
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Rio Hondo College