EDUCATION
College
Colorado Technical University
B.S Accounting Attended May 2017 – October 2022
Graduated: December 2022
Tuskegee University - Tuskegee, AL Attended: August 2010 - May 2014
High School
Fairfield High School - Fairfield, CA Graduated: June 2010
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Responsible worker with high level of integrity can take on any challenges as well as learn any task large or small. Supervisor experience takes initiative with my hands on learning style. Pays close attention to detail and works well either alone or with others, obtains office technician license with a typing certificate proficient in Microsoft Excel, Accounting Specialist.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Accounting Officer (Specialist)
April 2022 – Present
State Compensation Insurance Fund, Pleasanton CA
Perform the active role in the review, analysis, audit, and overall processing of employee reimbursement claims, and PCard charges for timely payment in accordance with established corporate policies and procedures.
Perform other accounting projects, specialized fiscal and compliance reporting activities that are complex and of fiscal sensitivity.
Coordinate, document, draft and update procedures, guidelines, and policies relative to the functions in Financial Operations, and act as a lead trainer on assigned functions.
In all aspects of the performance of these duties, the incumbent will:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships and uphold principles of integrity in the workplace.
Provide quality customer service in a timely manner: Take “ownership” of each customer contact to address needs and endeavor to meet State Fund’s objectives. Help in the retention of all State Fund customers as appropriate. Follow State Fund’s Equal Employment Opportunity principles. Maintain a safe work environment. Defend State Fund against fraudulent activities.
Accountant I (Specialist)
August 2018–March 2022
California State Prison-Solano, Vacaville CA
Handles all withdrawals from inmate Trust account (Special Purchase Orders, Inmate Voluntary Withdrawal, Legal Mail, Regular Mail, Copays, Artificial Appliances, Damages, Library, Mail out, Notary, Encumbrances and Obligations)
Inmate appeals
Monitors and updates Report of Collection Log
Processes inmate negotiable instruments (Deposits) i.e Money Order, Check Cashier Check, Personal Check and Business Check
Conducts face to face interviews with inmates in regards to Trust Account concerns in response to Form 22/ 602 Appeal
Familiar with Title 15 and DOM
Alpha-Numeric sorting skills
Contraband Memorandum to inmate and sender
Debit Card Stock Custodian
Self-Audit
Proficient in TRACS
Memos for inmate privileges/ Loss of privileges
Prepares and post receipts (Hobby Craft)
Process inmate Payroll
Certifies inmate payroll
Front desk attendant
Prepares and distributes employee payroll for master pay, overtime and as needed
Process inmate CDCR 102’s (Releases)
Certified statements
Creates mailroom indigent list weekly
Provides customer service in person as well as on the phone
Self Help Sponsor
March 2019 – Present
California State Prison-Solano, Vacaville CA
Serve as liaison between group members, the Community Resources Manager (CRM), other staff and external organizations as appropriate in meeting the group needs.
Maintain an accurate and current list of inmate members and/or inmate officers in my programs if applicable.
Maintain a database record of inmate participants as necessary.
Work with inmates who are voluntarily helping to recruit participants such as the MAC representatives, former participants, In-Building Self-Help Program (IBSHP) coordinators and facilitators, etc.
Prepare and disseminate brochures and/or flyers to inform the inmate population of the availability of the program(s) if necessary.
Be responsible for the safe escort of outside guests and/or participants and account for them at all times.
Approve/disapprove and sign all group trust withdrawal request if applicable and appropriate.
Accounts Payable Specialist
February 2017 – August 2018
1-800 Radiator & AC, Benicia, CA
Handles all non-inventory payments
Reconciles multiple inventory statements
Works with G/L codes, coding invoices to necessary departments
Weekly forecasts for budgeting purposes
Proficient in Excel to pay telephone bills for all 250 Franchises (Uses/creates formulas)
Proficient in MAS500- our accounting programs which allows invoices to be entered for payment, enter credits to be applied to invoices, keeps a record of checks cut when and amounts.
Accounting Specialist
May 2017 – August 2018
Spire Supply, Benicia, CA
Handles Accounting from A-Z
Works directly with V.P’s Executives and the President of Spire Supply
Determines operating system as I am the first accounting representative for Spire Supply
Accounts Payable-
-Making sure that invoices are being paid on time (i.e forecasting weekly as well as reconciling)
-Works with G/L codes, coding invoices to necessary departments
Accounts Receivable – collects payments from customers
-Post checks as they are received
-Allocates payments to invoices
-Generates monthly statements
Call Center Customer Service Representative - Supervisor
February 2014- February 2017
1-800 Radiator & AC, Benicia, CA
Answer high volume calls
Multiple line phone system
Look up quotes on a dual monitor
Selling and upselling parts for vehicles
Process exchanges and warranties
Maintains a daily goal of $20 SPC(Sales per call)
Data entry
Schedules deliveries and pick ups
Files important papers
Processes credit card payments
Processes invoices for accounting department
Sorts mail for department
Determines employees schedule
Conducts quarterly reviews
Trains new employee provides employee packet and employee expectations an guidelines
Supervises at minimum seven employees with ten being the most
Promotes teambuilding and positive attitude
Key holder/ Alarm combination
Confidentiality
Sales & Support Generalist – Cashier Lead
May 2013 – December 2015
Victoria's Secret, Fairfield, CA
Operates registers during checkout, including returns and exchanges
Maintaining knowledge of product categories
Counts down registers during closing time and verifies bank deposits
Opens up credit card accounts making customers for life
Pays close attention to detail by following a brand guide precisely to complete instore floor sets
Assures that employees take breaks
Trains on boarding employees