Zia Denisse Sefuentes

• oversee fish accounting operations at our ASI and WSI plants
• Supervise office staff, including Fishing Vessel Accountants, and coordinate daily workflows.
• Train, develop, and evaluate staff to ensure high performance.
• Maintain accurate fish data logs and ensure compliance with NMFS and ADF&G reporting standards.
• Oversee fish ticket preparation, vessel transaction logs, and electronic landings for crab and other fisheries.
• Manage accounts payable, verify invoices, and assign proper ledger accounts.
• Process crew draws, permits, and vessel settlements efficiently.
• Maintain effective communication with team members and stakeholders.
• Led monthly financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Developed and implemented internal controls to enhance compliance and mitigate risks.
• Oversees daily administration tasks for the office and maintain office supplies and equipment.
• Prepare weekly management reports and ensure timely communication with the Seattle office.
• Resolve issues related to fish tickets, pricing, landings, and product data.
• Managed budgeting and forecasting activities, aligning financial goals with business objectives.
• Mentored junior accounting staff, providing guidance on best practices and professional development.

• Supervisor all Fishing Vessel Accountants at the ASI and WSI Plants.
  • Training, developing, advising, assigns work, evaluating, and when necessary disciplines subordinate personnel. Assists
  in Schedules and assures adequate staff coverage is provided.
  • Accurate and timely preparation of fish data and electronic reporting of data.
  • Maintain the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Alaska Groundfish and Alaska State Fish and Game logs for daily
  and weekly production and the transfer of product information in an up-to-date and accurate manner. Complete
  electronic landings for Crab deliveries. Maintain fishing vessels catch records as needed.
  • Complete fish tickets for each fishing vessel delivery with required information. Obtain signatures, permit, and
  statistical information on each delivery from fishing vessel skipper.
  • Prepare crew draws and purchase orders as requested within policy requirements. Record daily fishing vessel charges,
  crew draws, and invoices. Communicate this information with the Seattle office in a timely manner.
  • Prepare accounts payable invoices by verifying that invoices are authorized to be paid, check for missing and incorrect
  invoices, and assign the proper general ledger account number to the invoices. Process the accounts payable invoices
  on a timely basis, maximizing discounts, and monitoring due dates.
  • This position will have considerable contact with management staff, General Manager and foremen, fishing vessel
  skippers, office personnel, and general contact with employees and the public.
  • Prepare Fish Tickets for ADF&G.
  • Strong communication with ADF&G, NOASS Agents, Seattle staff.
  • Resolve issues involving fish tickets, landings, price, pounds, etc.
  • Complete vessel transaction logs.
  • Weekly reporting to management to on product details.
  • Communication with F/V book keepers (statements, permit info, settlements, crew checks, etc.)

• Prepare and distribute F/V checks and petty cash checks.
• Call in to NMFS Halibut and Sable landings
• F/V Settlements.

• Conducted thorough inspections of incoming materials and finished products for compliance with quality standards.
• Implemented testing protocols to identify defects and ensure product reliability.
• Collaborated with production teams to address quality issues and enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintained accurate records of inspection results and non-conformance reports for audit purposes.
• Assisted in the development and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to quality control measures.
• Streamlined documentation processes, improving traceability of quality assurance activities.
• Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
• Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
• Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.

• Processed invoices and expense reports, ensuring timely payment and adherence to company policies.
• Assisted with monthly Production reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and facilitating resolution.
• Maintained accurate records in Production accounting software, enhancing data integrity and retrieval efficiency.
• Supported audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries from auditors.

• Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and timely communication.
• Coordinated schedules and appointments for multiple departments, optimizing administrative efficiency.
• Assisted in preparation of reports and presentations, enhancing information clarity and accessibility.
• Maintained organized filing system, improving document retrieval speed and accuracy.
• Collaborated with team members on project deadlines, promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Utilized office software to streamline data entry processes, reducing errors and increasing productivity.

• Supervised production workflows, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Mentored and trained new team members on operational processes and best practices.
• Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in seafood processing operations.
• Coordinated daily production schedules to optimize resource allocation and minimize downtime.

• Assisted in packing and labeling finished products for distribution.
• Operated processing equipment to ensure efficient production of seafood products.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization in work area to comply with safety standards.
• Loaded and operated defining and skinning machines.
• Prepared and preserved wide selection of food items.