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Perform all tasks associated with the day-to-day operations of the organization, including accounting, annual organization and department budgets, purchasing, building management, cost analysis, internal reports, compliance, cash management, supervision of building staff, vendor management, on-site human resources, and annual financial audits.• In partnership with the CEO and Board of Directors, create and manage a $2.5MM annual budget while implementing and maintaining best accounting practices (GAAP) to produce accurate and timely financial reports.• Oversee annual financial audits by independent third parties to ensure the financial integrity of the organization and compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Managed a team of four, directing all organization purchases for twenty locations, overseeing warehouse operations and maintenance, and ensuring the timely distribution of goods to all locations in Los Angeles County.• Achieved $1.25MM savings by renegotiating a vendor contract and standardizing pricing for 75+ locations throughout the state.

Executed buying and purchasing efforts, ensuring receipt of the best possible pricing, tracking and updating inventory lists, and overseeing delivery arrangements for twenty locations throughout Los Angeles County.• Maintained excellent records to successfully navigate “just in time” ordering and delivery of necessary supplies, reducing spoilage, expiration, and waste costs.

Oversaw site audits, equipment, and building maintenance, and scouted and negotiated lease terms for potential and existing locations. • Modernized the purchasing process by instituting a new electronic ordering system, improving employee efficiency and morale.

Prepared and reconciled accounting reports and processes, including the general ledger, investment accounts, customized analysis and performance reports for department heads, and monthly income/expense statements and balance sheets, and supervised those responsible for payroll and ledger entries.

Performed all accounting functions, including payroll, cost analysis, charitable trust administration and reporting, budget preparation, audit management, and the preparation and interpretation of financial statements.