Dina Cooper
abj1gl@r.postjobfree.com
510-***-**** (cell)
OBJECTIVE:
To secure a challenging position, utilizing my skills, and to obtain
additional experience with the opportunity for growth and advancement
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over twelve years of progressive experience performing various
functions of accounting. Solid communication, strong organizational
skills, self-motivation, can work well independently, multi-tasking
abilities, energetic and very strong desire to learn.
EXPERIENCE:
Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Union City, California
October 1998 - present
(Formerly RiboGene, Inc. prior to its merger with Cypros Pharmaceuticals,
11/99)
Staff Accountant
. Perform full cycle of A/R functions including customer invoices
preparation, checks deposit, bad debt collections, payments
positing, and monthly sales and A/R reconciliation
. Perform full cycle of A/P functions processing about 500 - 600
invoices monthly; vendor invoices reconciliation, W-9/1099
documentation, and weekly check disbursements averaging 200
checks weekly.
. Analyze and reconcile sub-ledgers to general ledger accounts
monthly, quarterly, and annually.
. Prepare and reconcile all the prepaid accounts for proper
amortization.
. Prepare PBC requests for quarterly and annual audit
. Actively participate in the audit and answered audit related
questions
. Provide input for documentation of processes and ensured
compliance for SOX purposes
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk (Jan/2000 - Nov/2009)
. Complies, classifies, records verifies, and maintains data and
payments to accounts payable and receivable records.
. Reviews and post receipts and payments to appropriate ledgers,
spreadsheets, records, and databases to keep customer accounts
current. Matched invoices PO's and packing slips for approval
from appropriate department.
. Code invoices, if not previously coded, based on activity and
department.
. Prepares (identifies items that should be paid), sorts, copies
files, and mails invoices, receipts, checks, correspondence, and
other requested items.
. Prepares accounts payable checks.
. Investigates problems that vendors or purchasing agent have with
obtaining payment for bills.
. Answer accounts payable and receivable inquiries and follows up
as necessary with appropriate personnel. Assist with related
special projects, monthly, quarterly and annual closing. Audits
freight bills against freight manifest.
. Daily billing/invoicing, audits and processes expense reports on
a weekly base.
. Prepares analysis and summaries of accounts, monitors A/P & A/R
to ensure payments are accurate timely.
Receptionist (Oct/1998 - Jan/2000)
. Duties included greeting visitors and answering all telephone
calls.
. Filing, shredding, and photo copying special projects.
. Distribute mail, faxes and packages to the appropriate
personnel.
. Shipping/mail letters, packages by using USPO, FedEx and UPS.
Order office, kitchen and janitorial supplies every week.
. Assist executive assistance with variety of task and projects.
. Set and clean up for meetings, bind special projects on binding
machine.
Kelly Services, Modesto, California
September 1995 - June 1997
Receptionist/Clerical
UCB Data Fax Services, Fremont, California December
1991 - November 1993
Customer Service Representative
. Handled and resolved customer complaints
. Processed orders, forms, applications and requests
. Kept records of customer interactions and transactions
. Recorded details of inquiries, comments and complaints and details of
actions taken
. Followed up on customer interactions
East Bay Overhead Door, Hayward, California
June 1988 - June 1989
Receptionist
. Answered the telephones, screened and directed calls and provided
information to callers and visitors
. Greeted persons entering organization and directed them to correct
destination
. Dealt with queries from the public and customers
. General administrative and clerical support
. Received and sorted mails and deliveries
. Scheduled appointments and maintained appointment diary
SKILLS:
PC/Macintosh literate, Accounts Payable/Receivables, Data Entry,
Customer Service, Mas 90/200 MS Word/Windows, MS excel, MS Outlook,
Type 45-50 wpm, 10 key by touch
Accurate, organized individual, able to handle a variety of projects
simultaneously
Effectively prioritizes daily work schedule and demonstrates excellent
communication skills
Learns quickly, and maintains professional demeanor under pressure
EDUCATION:
San Jose Job Corps, San Jose, California
Chabot College, Hayward, California
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST