ZINA HORTILLOSA PIURQUE
ACCOUNTING/HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Home: 805-***-****
Cell: 805-***-****
Email:****@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: Experienced accounting manager with over 15 years
of progressively responsible experience, seeking position where knowledge
and skills can be applied.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY: Committed to a career combining education and
experience in performing, and managing various accounting and
administrative functions. Demonstrated leadership strengths and proven
ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
with critical deadlines. Detail-oriented, problem-solver with excellent
analytical skills aimed to optimize efficiency for the company. Highly
motivated and goal oriented as demonstrated in pursuing Master's program
after finishing a 4 year Bachelor's Degree and currently working on
pursuing a CPA license. Well developed team building and leadership
strengths with experience in training staff and coworkers. Works well with
public, clients, vendors and coworkers at all levels.
Competencies include:
- A/P - Human
Resource functions
- A/R -
Internal Controls
- Bed Tax Returns - Inventory
Controls
- Billing -
Journal Entries/General Ledger
- Bank Deposits - Month-
end/Quarter/Year-end Financial Reports
- Bank Statement Reconciliation - Payroll Processing
- Budget Analysis - Sales/Use
Tax Returns
- Cashiering - Staff
Training
- Cash Audit - Website
Maintenance
- Credit card Processing & Reconciliation - Work Comp claims,
reporting and processing
- Factoring
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Oct. 2011 to March 22, 2012 American West Worldwide Express, Inc.,
California-Controller
. Oversee Accounting functions, AP, AR, Daily Banking
and Cash Position, Factoring, Agent, Linehaul,
Contract Carrier, Owner Operator and Interline
Payable. Reconcile all cash accounts and general
ledger accounts monthly and prepare journal entries.
Prepare monthly financial reports. Assist in the P &
L and Balance sheet preparation monthly. Work with
auditors quarterly and provide necessary paperwork
for the audit. Coordinate with banks, vendors,
merchant, factoring companies to resolve issues.
Feb. 2011 to Oct.2011 American West Worldwide Express, Inc., California-HR
Assistant/Payroll
. Perform multi-location Payroll processing using ADP
and Genesis Pro, manage and oversee enrollment and
updates of benefits, manage and oversee 401K, process
new hire paperwork, submit new hires and all contract
applicants for background checks. Prepares wage and
hour reports, and benefits reports for Accounting,
Warehouse supervisors, and Customer Service Managers.
1998 to 2010 Madonna Inn, San Luis Obispo, California-
Controller
. Oversees and manages all aspects of accounting,
general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, inventory,
tax preparation, bank reconciliation, cash management
and all other related financial task and set up
internal controls. Prepare operational manual,
employee handbook and all departmental manuals and
update as needed. Negotiate rates with credit card
companies to obtain the best rate yearly. Implemented
the gift card program for the company and generated
over $100K in sales per year. Develop Online store
and generated additional income for the company.
Prepare monthly and yearly management reports and for
various State and Federal agencies. Handle human
resource, work comp and customer liability functions.
Act as Notary Public for the company.
1995 to 2006 CalPoly Fiscal Services Department, San Luis
Obispo, CA- Accounting Technician
. Part time/on-call employment to assist in various
cashiering activities and cash management. Always at
the top of the on-call pool list .
1995 to 2005 Sears, Roebuck & Co. San Luis Obispo, CA-
Customer Service Specialist
. Worked part time in the Hub office to assists in all
aspects of customer service functions. Cash
management functions: counts, balances, deposit sales
and prepares over/short reports for Asset Protection
Department, also assist in A/P and human resource
functions. Also involved in commissioned sales. Had
been awarded twice Employee of the Month for 100%
Mystery shops performed.
1996 to 1997 Union Bank of California San Luis Obispo, CA-Peak Time
Teller
. Accepts deposits, payments, tax deposits, cash
checks, process withdrawals for clients. Involve in
soliciting new accounts, loans, and other investments
for the bank. Earned additional bonuses for
recruiting clients monthly.
1987 to 1995 AsianBank Corporation, Makati Philippines-Bank
Manager
. 8 years experience in various departments: Loans
Management, International Banking Operations and
Trust and Investment Department. Promoted from a
loans clerk to Supervisor, Assistant Manager and Bank
Manager for exemplary work performance.
EDUCATION:
2011 Financial and Managerial Accounting
Classes-Cuesta College
2011 Tax Preparation Classes-Cuesta College,
San Luis Obispo, Ca USA
1999-2000 Hotel & Restaurant Management-Harcourt
University,Cambridge, MA, USA
1989-1995 MBA-De La Salle University, Manila,
Philippines
1982-1986 Bachelor of Science in Business Management-
University of the Philippines in
the Visayas, Iloilo City, Philippines
SKILLS:
. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Lotus 123, Power Point, Pivot
Tables, Quickbooks, Word Perfect, Solomon IV Accounting Software,
Epitome PMS, Micros POS, Retail Anywhere POS, CLS Accounting software,
Abra Payroll Processing, ADP Payroll processing, MindBody Spa
software, Tax Wise software, Genesis Pro, Alpha Truck software
. Speaks and writes fluent English and Tagalog, excellent interpersonal
skills, possesses strong leadership potentials, has a high energy
level, could work well under pressure and with minimum supervision,
excellent customer service skills, detail oriented, excellent written
and verbal communication skills
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE/ORGANIZATIONS/CERTIFICATES:
. Notary Public, State of California and member of the National Notary
Association-8 years
. Hotel and Restaurant Management Certificate Program(2 year program
finished in 9 months)
. Completed various certificate programs through Sears University
Program (3 year program, finished in 1 year)
. PTA member and board member for 5 years, holding the position of
Auditor.
. Volunteer for IRS VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
. Volunteer for Old Mission Church (Baptism mailing)
REFERENCES
Furnished upon request