Kimberlie Medina
***************@*****.***
San Diego CA
Qualifications and Capabilities
Bilingual (can read, write, speak Tagalog, and English fluently) + 1 year of Spanish Proficient with Internet applications, Project Managing and Supervising employees up to 300, Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; while independently and actively learning Structured Query Language (SQL), Six Sigma, and Project Management. Energetic and lively personality, Optimistic and motivated attitude, a Team Player, Dependable, Capable, and a Fast Learner in demanding situations
Experienced in sales, retail and wholesale, 13 years of experience, confident in overcoming possible obstacles, ASC606, Certified Payroll Manager, CMA, Licensed CPA Statements of financial financial accounting accounting concepts. standards. Interpretations Statements of Work Experience
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE of ARTS & TECHNOLOGY April 2022 – Present Full-Time
Accounting Manager/Controller
$115,000 Annually
• Oversee the activities of the corporate accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits and annual budgets.
• Oversee the activities of the A/P staff, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, purchase orders, petty cash, core employee expense reports, cash control, core payroll processing, stipends, refunds, general ledger and total corporate payroll tax compliance.
• Oversee the activities of the A/R staff to ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable aging components including billings, cash receipts application, etc.; funding service management, which includes weekly funding reports and customer service.
• Oversee collection of current and delinquent accounts.
• Create and present weekly reports on accounting operations and project status
• Oversee tax filings for Company and ensures all taxes filed, paid, and documented in a timely manner.
• Maintain the schedules and oversee the postings of expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation and recording of adjusting and reclassification journal entries
• Perform and oversee general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, employer’s benefit costs, accruals and prepaid expenses
• Participate and manages month-end and year-end close schedules and checklists.
• Manage year-end or any other required audit process, reviewing and drafting financials, and
• maintaining the company’s relationship with external auditors.
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.
• Establish procedures for reviewing and approving budgeted expenditure justifications and approvals.
• Administer and maintain all corporate financial records including books of original entry, supporting schedules and subsidiary ledgers.
• Assure corporate income tax compliance to assure the accurate and timely completion of all corporate income tax returns taking full advantage of all favorable tax codes.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data, and enhance the company's value.
• Respond to CEO as assigned with accurate and timely work to facilitate his financial needs.
• Collaborate with IT department to develop and improve accounting workflow and features in
• Dynamics or other new systems. Collaborate with IT department on the development for KPI and BI tools.
• Participate in an ad hoc projects and reports.
LWP Group (Property Management) San Diego March 2021 – Feb 2022 Independent Contractor
Accounting Manager/Bookkeeper
$800/week 20hours
• Assess financial operations and make best-practices recommendations to management Suggest ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues, and improve profits
• Supporting the accounting and auditing team in their daily functions.
• Preparing and managing audit budgets.
• Verifying company financial information.
• Planning and performing company financial audits.
• Preparing audit reports and statements for company managers.
• Resolving client audit queries efficiently.
• Ensuring compliance with state and company best practices. Clear Expectations Pool and SPA Lakeway Texas/San Diego CA Present Independent Contractor
Bookkeeper/Pool Backyard Designer CAD Drafter and Renderer
$500/project - $45/hr accounting
• Collaborating with the project manager to develop a detailed, cost-effective budget for the project. Performing accounting duties throughout the project, such as preparing invoices, estimating cash flow, and signing off on purchase orders.
• Analyzing all transactions and working unforeseen costs into the budget.
• Keeping a record of all project finances for internal/external auditing and tax purposes. Preparing cost analyses by interpreting projects' financial data and information. Reporting any financial risks and budgetary discrepancies to management for review. Researching market trends and projecting construction- related price increases/decreases. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers. Keeping abreast with both the construction and accounting industry.
• Making sure AP/AR are up to date, collections are down. Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling Company - Field Finance Auditor Feb 2020 - April 2021
• Receive and audit cash and check collected by delivery driver and sales associates Apply cross business issue themes and emerging risks to audit coverage
• Proactively develop staff through meaningful on-the-job training
• Examine financial statements to ensure that they are accurate and comply with laws and regulations Compute taxes owed, prepare tax returns, and ensure that taxes are paid properly and on time Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency and use of accepted accounting procedures.
Omega Moving & Storage – Project Manager/Financial Head Jun 2015-March2021
$120,000/annually
Accounting Responsibilities:
• Organize and maintain financial records
• Created and managed internal auditing systems.
• Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries.
• Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
• Maintains historical records by filing documents.
• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Developed a system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.
• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner, ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable, ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly Process payroll in a timely manner
• Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed
• Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis
• Maintain the chart of accounts, maintain an orderly accounting filing system Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions PM Responsibilities:
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long- term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs Additional Responsibility:
HR
o Preparing or updating employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, and terminating
o Explaining human resources policies, procedures, laws, and standards to new and existing employees
o Ensuring new hire paperwork is completed and processed o Informing job applicants of job duties, responsibilities, benefits, schedules, working conditions, promotion opportunities, etc.
o Addressing any employment relations issues, such as work complaints and harassment allegations
o Processing all personnel action forms and ensuring proper approval o Overseeing hiring process, which includes coordinating job posts, reviewing resumes, and performing • reference checks
o Answer and direct phone calls
o Organize and schedule meetings and appointments
o Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
o Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc. Pinnacle Marketing and Promotions (Non Profit) Riverside, CA May 2015 – February 2018 Project Manager
Main Responsibilities
• Coordinating with cross-discipline team members to make sure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.
• Meeting with project team members to identify and resolve issues.
• Submitting project deliverables and ensuring that they adhere to quality standards.
• Preparing status reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information. Establishing effective project communication plans and ensuring their execution. Facilitating change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget.
• Coordinating the development of user manuals, training materials, and other documents as needed to enable successful implementation and turnover of the process or system to the clients. Identifying and developing new opportunities with clients.
• Obtaining customer acceptance of project deliverables.
• Managing customer satisfaction within the project transition period.
• Conducting post-project evaluation and identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements. Overseas Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Collections
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc. Organize travel arrangements for senior managers
• Write letters and emails on behalf of other office staff
• Book conference calls, rooms, taxis, couriers, hotels etc.
• Cover the reception desk when required
• Maintain computer and manual filing systems
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Take accurate minutes of meetings
• Coordinate office procedures
• Reply to email, telephone or face to face enquiries
• Develop and update administrative systems to make them more efficient
• Resolve administrative problems
• Receive, sort and distribute the mail
• Answer telephone calls and pass them on
• Manage staff appointments
• Oversee and supervise the work of junior staff
• Maintain up-to-date employee holiday records
• Additional Duties:
• Do preliminary and second round interviews, provide customer care
• Train and coach new hires within office duties and field work
• In charge client follows up if they enjoy our service
• Data Entry, Bookkeeping, Schedule of meetings, set up events with clients and customers In charge of match ups, car rides and territory, training in the field new sales rep In charge of Payroll, Audit, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable
• Immediate Supervisor: 951-***-****
The Allegiant Team January 2015 – July 2016 – Remote Non Profit Accounting Staff Perform monthly closing procedures and preparation of financial statements including general ledger entries, accruals, detailed account analysis and reconciliation and all other supporting schedules for two non-profit entities
Preparation of schedules, supporting documentation related to federal grant reimbursements; Maintenance of financial records for revenue and expenses for dedicated funding sources (loans, equity and grants) and preparation of related reporting; Recording and reconciliation of intercompany transactions between the Sponsor Organization and its related entities;
Assist with monitoring cash balances, perform bank transfers and coordinate with accounts payable in recording various transactions;
Perform all job functions consistent with published internal controls and accounting department policies;
Provide detailed financial information and communicate with outside auditors, tax professionals and governmental agencies;
Assist Controller and Chief Financial Officer in improving and documenting policies and procedures to increase efficiencies and improve internal controls; Provide excellent customer service to outside departments requesting financial information and/or accounting assistance;
Oversee and review the work product of the Accounting Associate and provide guidance, mentoring and training;
Assist in the maintenance of electronic accounting records and documenting support for significant transactions identifying issues and conclusions via memorandums, narratives, supporting calculations and references to supporting documents;
Read and understand legal documents, contracts and loan and grant agreements to identify accounting and compliance related issues;
McDonald’s Sta. Rosa Philippines/Spring Valley CA April 2008/June 2014 - December 2014 Service Crew/Shift Manager $11 per hour
Customer Service such as answering questions, phone calls, addressing concerns, maintaining good contact with customers.
Organize and maintain the store.
Hollister Co. Chula Vista, CA October 2013 – March 2014 Marketing and Stocks Manager
Research for possible new patrons and attendees, and attending events/ socializing with patrons.
Compile and organize list of officers in organizations within the Green Scene division in hopes they will attend events and eventually become a patron or a sponsor. Make weekly schedule for everybody.
Organize and order stocks of every item the store needs. Project Manager Spring Valley CA September 2012 – September 2013 Salary David Reed Construction Company
Survey Land
Draft CAD and render designs
Supervise employees
Answer Calls, Entertain client enquiries
Education
US Career Institute June-December 2017
Bookkeeping Specialist Diploma-Certificate
University of California, Riverside 2016
Accounting, Bachelor of Science
Diploma – Graduate
Grossmont Community College 2014
Associate degree Business and Administration Diploma - Graduate Mapua Institute of technology 2009-2013
Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science Major in Civil Site work Diploma - Graduate Character Reference
Desmond Curry Former Supervisor 951-***-****
Joshua Hernandez 619-***-**** Supervisor
Katie Llamas 206-***-****
Jessica Gonzales Former MANAGER – CEO 619-***-**** Additional Character Reference Available Upon Request