ROWENA CAYME
***** *. ******* ***. **** #** Torrance, CA 90502 . 714-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Accounting Manager
July 2008 - September 2014
Empower RF Systems, Inglewood, CA
. In-charge of Monthly accounting close
. Assists the CFO in preparation of Financial Statements forecast
. Prepare monthly account analysis for selected general ledger accounts
. Coordinate monthly expense analysis review with Department heads
. Manage daily cash flow including maintenance of line of credit with
the bank
. Review daily invoice batches inputted by AP staff and approved AP
invoices
. Review weekly A/R collection updates provided by AR staff
. Review daily bank activity and coordinate monthly loan with the bank
. Prepare selected balance sheet account reconciliations for A/P, A/R,
fixed assets, cash, etc
. Prepare weekly borrowing base certificate for the bank
. Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for 3 bank accounts from Silicon
Valley Bank, 2 accounts from Square One Bank and 2 accounts from
Citibank
. Ensures timeliness of general ledger close for month-end
. Supervise processing of various Accounts Payable documents in or
outside company purchase order system and make payments as
appropriate. Reconcile Accounts Payable documentation issues.
. Supervise payment analysis, collection follow-up, documentation
processing, and customer accounts receivable records maintenance.
. Assist HR in acquiring employer tax id no. for different states
. Prepare property tax returns.
. Review California Sales & Use Tax Returns
. Review credit reports obtained from Dun & Bradstreet and make
recommendations
. Coordinate annual financial audit with Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLC and
ensure financials are in accordance with GAAP
. Prepare schedules for the annual financial audit from PwC
Full Charge Bookkeeper
October 2000 - June 2008
Empower RF Systems, Inglewood, CA
. In charge of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger.
. Coordinates with Purchasing and Receiving for any discrepancies in
unit price, quantities and all other matters relating to the receipt
of the units in the system.
. Process vendor payments via ACH, Bill Pay and Wire Transfer..
. Reconcile vendor statements, research payment issues and correct
discrepancies.
. Respond to all vendor inquiries and interface with them to resolve
Accounts Payable matters.
. Reconcile Accounts Payable and Goods Received Not Invoiced to the
General Ledger.
. Generate Daily Accounts Receivable invoices and process customer
payments.
. Process invoices and Receiving Reports for some government
customers/contracts using Worldwide Area Workflow (WAWF).
. Contact customers regarding updates on payment dates of due invoices
and status of each payment.
. Work with various customers to resolve all invoices with issues and
provide them with the needed paperwork/spreadsheet to reconcile and
hasten payment.
. Coordinate with Sales regarding customer issues i.e. credit
authorization forms, RMAs, matters that would impact collection of
receivables, etc.
. Process customer credit card payments and refunds.
. Prepare Monthly Commission Schedule for various Sales Reps.
. Gather information and assist in the processing of credit applications
of new customers.
. Prepare Quarterly Sales Tax report schedule for Inglewood and NY
offices.
. Maintain accurate electronic and file records for tracking, reporting
and auditing purposes.
Full Charge Bookkeeper
October 1999 - October 2000
LA Coating, Vernon, CA
. Prepare bank reconciliations, journal entries, general ledgers, trial
balances.
. Monitor bank balances and report to management available funds on a
daily basis
. Prepare client payroll and payroll reports
. Maintain client financial records.
. Prepare quarterly sales tax and payroll tax returns
. Review/Schedule payment of invoices, according to due dates and funds
availability, including negotiating with vendors for payment plans
. Prepare invoices and coordinate with customers regarding collections.
. Coordinate 401k administration with plan provider
. Administer benefit administration such as health and dental insurance
EDUCATION
Graduated, Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Accounting Major,
University of the East, Manila, Philippines
REFERENCES
Available upon request.