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Amber Arnaz

Project Accountant Profile

ad13av@r.postjobfree.com • 408-***-****

• Sacramento, California

Summary

Accomplished and results-driven accounting professional with experience in managing financial operations and driving profitability. Proven success in project accounting, accounts payable, and payroll. Skilled in managing vendor relationships, resolving invoice discrepancies, streamlining payment workflows, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and implementing cost-effective strategies to enhance financial controls. Expert in generating precise and timely job costing reports to facilitate effective cost management and informed decision-making. Excel in developing and implementing financial strategies to optimize project performance and deliver measurable results. Highly organized and deadline-oriented, consistently delivering accurate and timely financial reports and analyses. Areas of Expertise

Accounts Payables

Payroll Processing

Onboarding & Training

Financial Reporting

Vendor Management

Cost Control

Cash Flow Management

Auditing

Compliance

Professional Experience

Seegert Construction, West Sacramento CA 2021 – Present Accounts Payable Manager

Oversee weekly and biweekly payroll processing, onboarding, and HR tasks for team of over 50 employees, including addressing any employee-related issues and handling paperwork. Generated accurate and timely job costing reports to ensure effective cost management and decision-making. Manage accounts payable responsibilities, collaborating closely with subcontractors to address any payment discrepancies, while also maintaining credit card accounts to ensure adherence to financial protocols. Arrange hotel accommodations for all employees during off-site engagements. Administer new hire paperwork and ensure accurate completion. Organize I-9 forms and segregate those accompanied by valid driver's licenses.

● Established streamlined approval process for accounts payable, and reorganized entire office environment, optimizing paperwork and accounts management.

● Monitored and administered company benefits, including 401K program.

● Distributed training computers to new employees and conducted training sessions for them, guiding them in accessing training materials on various platforms such as ADP, Ease, Exaktime, Hotel Engin, PG&E, and Dropbox

(if applicable).

● Facilitated renewal process of business licenses across various cities in California, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and positive relationships with local authorities.

● Monitored and implemented automatic payment systems for enhanced efficiency.

● Managed employer pull program and supervised registration of around 30 company vehicles, ensuring strict adherence to all applicable regulations and meeting critical deadlines.

● Maintained positive relationships with vendors and address any inquiries or discrepancies related to invoices or payments.

Yield Engineering Inc., Fremont CA 2017 – 2021

Sales / Payroll Admin

Oversaw payroll management on biweekly basis for over 60 employees. Maintained payroll records and ensured compliance with tax and labor laws. Generated payroll reports for management and accounting purposes. Acquired purchase orders and sales orders for project managers. Supervised process of tool quotes and monitored any changes. Executed tasks related to accounts payable, including credit card reconciliation and bank reconciliation.

● Introduced robust accounts payable approval process, and collaborated with CFO to oversee financial resources.

● Offered sales support to project management team, assisting with tools worldwide.

● Managed software programs including PCMRP, ZOHO, ADP, and QuickBooks.

● Collaborated with purchasing and finance team to create weekly and quarterly projections for company.

● Assisted in onboarding new employees by providing necessary forms, documents, and information. Page 2 2

Lodi Irrigation, Lodi CA 2016 – 2017

Payroll Specialist/ HR Administrator

Conducted thorough research and analysis to identify industry trends and best practices in payroll administration, leading to implementation of more streamlined and compliant payroll processes. Oversaw payroll for out-of-state employees, and managed onboarding of new hires and management of garnishment deductions. Performed credit card reconciliation, uncovering and resolving discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy. Prepared and issued monthly invoices to clients.

● Successfully oversaw accounts payable for overhead expenses, ensuring timely and accurate payment to vendors.

● Created and delivered comprehensive payroll reports to senior management, summarizing key payroll metrics, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations and financial reporting requirements. DSB+, Livermore CA 2011 – 2016

Payroll Specialist/ HR Administrator

Created and delivered relevant safety meeting topics for all branches. Oversaw all aspects of employee records, including

"pull" program entries, garnishments, wage benefit paperwork, EDD, disability paperwork, and government clearance certificates. Prepared and submitted quarterly forms and payroll taxes, maintained records for prevailing wage jobs, and ensured timely submission to general contractors and online submittal sites.

● Streamlined management of union and office payroll, including weekly, bi-weekly, and bi-monthly processing, as well as administration of E-Verify program.

● Kept OSHA logbook up-to-date, incorporating new laws and forms.

● Calculated monthly union fringe benefits and workers' compensation figures, and ensured accurate and timely payments.

● Managed workers' compensation account benefits and facilitated all necessary audits.

● Conducted audits of Pull Program, and maintained effective communication with general contractors, project managers, and union representatives through telephone and email. Additional Experience

Payroll Specialist, DHMC- Tracy, Ca

Administrative Assistant, Prime Solutions, Inc., Fremont CA Education

Washoe High School, 2004

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office QuickBooks Salesforce Maxwell ADP Adobe E-Verify PCMRP / ZOHO Exaktime

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