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San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California

• Process accounts payable• Properly code the invoices to the GL account• Ensure appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment• Worked with SVB Bank to set up ACH payments to our vendors• Improved the efficiency of AP by helping the launch of our new procurement system ReqLogic• Improved the efficiency of payments helping launch our payment automation system Mineral Tree • Process weekly payment runs via check, ACH and Credit Card• Responsible for the monthly credit card processing and reconciliation through Concur.• Answer vendor inquiries. Research invoices as required.• Process Journal Entries• Preparation of month end account schedules• Maintain monthly Journal Entry and Bank Transaction Binders• Support auditors during month end, quarter end and year end close• Make sure we are in SOX compliance with all accounting transactions• Run manual checks when needed

Greater San Diego Area

• Process Payroll• Setup and maintain customer and vendors files• Enter and Track Vendors and Subcontractors• Process Vendor and Subcontractor Payments• Maintain relationships with Vendors and Subcontractors• Process Reimbursement checks• Process expense checks• Process journal entries• Tracking and maintaining company credit cards• Reconcile business and payroll accounts• Perform monthly reconciliation of various subsidiary accounts to the general ledger

Poway, California

• Accurately maintained the books in Mas 90.• Responsible for all accounting functions, including A/P, A/R, G/L, P/R and Job Cost; Prepared in-house payroll for 100 employees; Processed prevailing wage and certified payroll; Reconciled bank accounts; Processed transfers, managed collections and prepared billings; Forecasted cash flow; Tracked and filed liens and authorized lien releases; Trusted signatory on bank accounts; Analyzed insurance policies, and interviewed brokers for general liability, auto, and umbrella policies; Advised company owner and maker of final decisions • Reduced accounting staff by 1½ employees by assuming additional responsibilities over previous accounting manager• Minimized need for liens and associated attorney expenses by effectively collecting accounts due; reduced A/R backlog from 60 days to 45 days average• On time collections reduced use and cost of utilizing lines of credit• Managed employee 401-K contributions and processed all court ordered deductions • Negotiated all employee health benefits, pricing, and options with insurance provider • Processed new hires and performed employee background checks • Resolved employee conflicts and employment issues

Greater San Diego Area

• Efficiently led the organization’s administrative function • Managed P/R , A/P, and A/R functions • Tracked commissions for a twenty salesperson force on Quickbooks, each on a different commission schedule

Greater San Diego Area

• Managed three licensed private schools with 290 students and 30 total staff. • Ensured and maintained all licenses and met all state requirements. • Interviewed, hired, evaluated, and terminated teachers. • Managed cash flow and finances, and handled A/P and A/R. • Delivered sales presentations to potential parents and students, and worked closely with families to ensure total satisfaction with the school. • Began as Teacher Assistant, promoted to Teacher, Assistant Director, Director, and Executive Director.• Took over management of an unprofitable operation, changed staff, implemented new policies and procedures, improved parent communication, and brought school to profitability.