QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Goal-driven, performance-focused, multifaceted professional with extensive experience in office management and administrative support.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Account Management Employee Engagement Payment Processing Report Documentation File Maintenance
Data Entry Cross-functional Collaboration Time Management Event Planning and Coordination Problem Solving
Organizational Leadership Interpersonal and Communication Skills Relationship Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Halpern May Ybarra Gelberg LLP, Los Angeles, CA
Manager of Office / Accounting / Personnel Jan 2020–Sep 2020
Administered various office operations such as answering the switchboard, distributing incoming/outgoing mail and packages and scanning same to supervising attorneys/paralegals during pandemic
Processed payments of all AP accounts and credit card statements; managing all deposits of AR accounts ; and recording deposits/payments in Clio and QuickBooks towards client bill
Held accountability in executing online banking maintenance, generating online banking ACH payments and wires; conducting transfers from client trust account to operating account; reconciling multiple bank accounts; and onboarding and setting up new employees and employee’s deductions with Paychex
Closely collaborated with broker for medical benefit plans for employees; plan administrator on the firm’s 401K plan on various issues; building management with COIs upon request
Performed various tasks such as off-boarding employees, ordering office supplies, maintaining all office equipment, processing online 401K deductions for participants each payroll, and gathering census information for TPA for 401K
Carried out reconciliation and distribution of QuickBooks file to the accountant for tax filings; development of vendor relationships; and setup of a new Paychex account for payroll and a new insurance plan
Coordinated and oversaw move from AHH to HMYG, transition of appropriate accounts and services, and setup of new offices
Played a vital role in saving a client from wiring $150K to a fraudulent account in Florida by identifying and notifying client of an email spoof between the client and the HMYG receptionist.
Abelson Herron Halpern LLP (merged with Halpern May Ybarra Gelberg LLP), Los Angeles, CA
Manager of Office / Accounting / Personnel May 2006–Dec 2019
Coordinated and managed all elements of daily office operations for the firm
Utilized TimeSlips and QuickBooks in recording deposits/payments on client bill and accounting system; processing and distributing client bills
Prepared P&L and balance sheet reports for partners; and handled workers compensation and EDD audits
Coordinated with accountants regarding the filing of taxes/1099s and with insurance broker to obtain pertinent information for quotes on malpractice and liability insurances
Efficiently handled the maintenance of all office equipment
Coordinated office holiday parties for employees and their significant others for an overnight stay at a chosen venue, which included selecting venue, lodging accommodations, and menu/bar selections for 30+ people
Prepared and distributed monthly rent statements, received and recorded monthly rent payments in QuickBooks, and estimated the cost of living adjustments to increase rent payments as appropriate for Special Needs Housing, LLC
EARLIER CAREER
Olivo & Plascencia LLP / Law Offices of Eduardo Olivo, La Habra, CA
Legal Secretary Office Manager
TECHNICAL SKILLS
QuickBooks Clio TimeSlips Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Acrobat LexisNexis LEDES Billing
LegalTracker/Serengeti CounselLink Bottomline Technologies