Penny Ann Molina

**** ***** ****** **. ***** Vista, CA 91915 ● 619-***-**** ● acwpc8@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Accounting Manager, HR Manager, Payroll Manager

SUMMARY

Result-oriented team player, with over 14 years’ Accounting experience, 7 years’ experience in Human Resources/Administration/Payroll: Analyst, Benefits- Medical & W/C, Compensation, Policies and Procedures, Payroll, and Employee Relations. Great communication skills and a self-starter., HRIS experience with Paychex, ADP and PeopleSoft programs.

EDUCATION

DEVRY UNIVERSITY/KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL - San Diego, CA

MHRM – Master of Human Resource Management (2012)

MBA - Master of Business Administration (2011)

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX – San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting (2003)

EXPERIENCE

UNEMPLOYED – Chula Vista, CA January 2016 - Current

YYK ENTERPRISES, INC – National City, CA

HR/Payroll Manager, – September 2012 to January 2016

Responsible for carrying out all tasks in the HR Department

Manage all Interviewing, Hiring, Recruiting, Corporate Training, Payroll Processing, Benefits

HRIS, Employee Relations & Employee Retention, Introducing a Benefits Pkg.

Consulting Managers and Supervisors on Company Policies and Procedures

Provides appropriate solutions to employee problems, progressive discipline system

Revise, edit and implement new Employee Handbook

Employee Recognitions and Performances Reviews, revises employee policies and procedures

Recruitment processes: posting ads, phone screens, reference checks, background & drug screen

Handled all HR issues i.e.: Worker’s Comp., EEOC, Unemployment and Compliance issues

PROPERTY WEST - San Diego, CA

Accounting/Payroll Manager, HR Manager – July 2010 – June 2012

Responsible for carrying out all tasks in the Accounting Department

Review reconciliation of general ledger accounts and calculate distributions to Owner

Monthly bank recs. for operating and security deposit accounts

Manage property cash flows, reconcile G/L balances, ie: tenants A/R, rent, security deposits

Maintain a good communication level between accounting team and on-site managers

Supervise A/P distribution and Monthly mortgage of 30+ properties

Transferred to HR Manager within same company

Manage all Interviewing, Hiring, Recruiting, Corporate Training, Payroll Processing, Benefits

HRIS, Employee Relations & Employee Retention, open enrollments on Benefits Pkg.

Consulting Managers and Supervisors on Company Policies and Procedures

Provides appropriate solutions to employee problems, progressive discipline system

Revise, edit and implement new Employee Handbook

Employee Recognitions and Performances Reviews, revises employee policies and procedures

Recruitment processes: posting ads, phone screens, reference checks, background & drug screen

Handled all HR issues i.e.: Worker’s Comp., EEOC, Unemployment and Compliance issues

MAAC Project – Chula Vista, CA

Principal Accountant – Non-profit Accounting - February 2007 – July 2010

As a principal accountant, I was hired to perform complex and technical analysis of financial and accounting records.

Review reconciliation of general ledger accounts

Requesting Federal Grant Draw Downs

Entering all C/R into system, Reviewing and approving all A/P

Entering cash flows and restricted funds

Maintaining great communication between all levels of staff

Temporary Purchasing Agent while vacancy occurred

Remx Financial, Temp Agency – San Diego, CA

Senior Staff Accountant – August 2006 - February 2007

Prepare monthly financial reporting packages. Perform Complex and technical reports in excel and within their accounting system.

Prepare monthly reporting packages, budget preparation and variance to budget comparisons

Accrual accounting for business units and job cost uploads

Prepare month-end reports and consolidated statements of cash flow

Review reconciliations of general ledger accounts and tie out month-end balances

Maintain good communication levels between accounting team and on site management

FAIRFIELD RESIDENTIAL, LLC – San Diego, CA

Senior Staff Accountant – Property Management Accounting – April 2005 to August 2006

Team Leader of 24 property portfolio – for 3 months

Prepare monthly financial reporting packages. Supervise and train staff on various areas of general accounting within Fairfield. Oversee the financial statement consolidation, GAAP compliance & reporting, business planning, budget preparation, variance to budget comparisons, and accrual accounting for business units. Prepare month-end reports and consolidated statements of cash flow for the properties. Review consolidated/individual financial statements. Very proficient in Yardi.

Review reconciliation of general ledger accounts and calculate distributions to investors

Monthly bank recs. for operating and security deposit accounts

Manage property cash flows, reconcile G/L balances, ie: tenants A/R, rent, security deposits

Maintain a good communication level between accounting team and on-site managers

Review job cost uploads

DANA HORNE REALTY – San Diego, CA

Principal Accountant, Property Management Accounting – April 2005 to December 2015

October 2002 – April 2005 (Full Time)

As main accountant of the Property management and Vacation Rental Division, maintain monthly general ledger. Coordinate annual financial audits performed by external auditors. Oversee the financial statement consolidation, reporting, business planning, budget preparation, and cash accounting for business units. Prepare month-end reports and consolidated statements of cash flow for the properties. Review consolidated/individual financial statements. Very proficient in Yardi. Assist and advised in HR whenever necessary by management.

Review and reconcile general ledger accounts.

Coordinate research and audit projects related to Property Management (issues include inter-company accounts, state audits and unidentified balance sheet items).

Work with the Corporate Tax Accountant in preparing / reviewing year-end taxes.

Develop and execute internal control testing plan. Create and implement plan of action for internal control weaknesses. (computer-based)

Bank recs., AP, AR, month end financial reports for 30 properties/49 units

Handled all move outs, security deposits & owner draws

Assist on the Real Estate side with QuickBooks Banking and accounting issues (Reconciliations & tax preparations)

TORREY PINES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LLP - San Diego, CA

Full-Charge Bookkeeper/Account Manager – June 2000 to October 2002

As main full-charge bookkeeper of the Property management units, supervise and assist in the monthly general ledger. Prepare month-end reports and consolidated statements of cash flow for the properties. Review consolidated/individual financial statements. Very proficient in Yardi.

Bank recs., AP, AR, month end financial reports for 49 properties/1000 units

Handled all move outs, security deposits & owner draws

Maintain great communication level between accounting team and on-site managers

Made regular bank deposit drops

PROPERTY WEST - San Diego, CA

HR Manager/Full-Charge Bookkeeper/Office Manager – April 1997 to June 2000

Prepare annual and monthly financial reporting package. Supervise and train staff on various areas of general accounting such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and establish ledger controls for individual properties. Coordinate annual financial audits performed by external auditors.

HRIS, Interviewing, Hiring, Recruiting, Corporate Training, Payroll, Benefits

Implemented Employee Benefits and Established a Policies and Procedures Manual

Implemented Training Procedures for on-site managers & all employees

Handled all HR issues i.e.: Worker’s Comp., EEOC, and compliance issues

LANGUAGES

English, Moderate Fluency in Spanish

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