Non-Profit General Ledger

Susan K. Rojas, C.P.A. (Inactive)

503-***-**** **************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Versatile and results-oriented accountant with three decades of experience in public accounting, private industry and non-profit organizations. Skilled in timely month-end closes, reconciling general ledger accounts, accurately compiling and analyzing detailed data, preparing meaningful reports for organization stakeholders, and recommending action plans. Personable collaborator with cross-functional teams to accomplish key organization initiatives. SKILLS & ABILITIES

QuickBooks MS Office Suite Power BI Pro

Sales Force CRM MAS 90 JD Edwards Enterprise One (Oracle) WORK HISTORY

Sensient Natural Ingredients, LLC, Turlock California Aug 2012 – Jan 2025

Broker Manager Jan 2022 – Jan 2025

Directed outside food ingredient broker network in sales and marketing of Sensient products. Communicated market strategies and product knowledge with goal of increasing sales. Generated key sales reports to guide executive management in making commercial decisions.

Production Planning Manager Feb 2019 – Dec 2021

Generated production plans for dehydration and packing of crop inventories of approximately 100 million pounds of vegetables. Coordinated production activities with Operations through forecasting, scheduling and allocation optimization. Actively interfaced with Commercial division to communicate product availability, leadtimes, attributes and volumes.

Product Line Manager Aug 2012 - Jan 2019

Effectively optimized gross profit from sales of dehydrated vegetable products through pricing strategies, product line development, coordination with Operations, inventory management and marketing analysis. Turlock Christian Schools, Inc., Turlock California Apr 2011 – Aug 2012 Director of Fiscal Services: Performed month-end closes and general ledger reconciliations for this non-profit entity in addition to managing facilities maintenance, transportation, and human resources. Presented financial statements monthly to the School Board. Generated operating budgets, developed accounting and internal control policies and resolved payroll tax and non-profit reporting issues with the IRS and State of California after the position had been vacant for 5 months.

Sensient Dehydrated Flavors LLC, Turlock California Jul 2008 – Apr 2011 Plant Controller: Managed month-end closes of the general ledger for this food processor/manufacturer with responsibility over two dehydration and packing plants and two product lines. Supervised general ledger reconciliations, manufacturing variance analysis and process improvement, with a focus on cost reduction and efficiency. Supervised Accounts Payable staff. Spearheaded cost budgeting process. Successfully implemented a 24-month ERP software conversion project. Prepared audit packages for external and internal auditors. Hillberg & Company, CPA’s, Turlock California Dec 2002 – Jul 2008 Certified Public Accountant: Competently serviced clients with tax planning and return preparation, representation in IRS and State audits, personal financial planning, small business consulting, compilations, reviews and audits. Specialized in state and local taxation (SALT), payroll processing, retirement plan audits and non-profit organizations. Kagome Inc., Los Banos, California Oct 1992 – Dec 2002 Accounting Manager: Managed all accounting functions for this Japanese-owned food manufacturer, including month- end closes, general ledger reconciliation, financial statements and reporting, budgeting, cost analysis, process improvement and payroll processing. Supervised Accounts Payable staff. Prepared audit packages for external and internal auditors. Successful implementation of ERP software conversion. Moss Adams LLP, San Francisco California Jan 1991 – Oct 1992 Audit and Accounting Supervisor: Serviced clients with tax planning and preparation, financial statement reviews and audits. Concentration in apparel manufacturing and non-profit organizations. Laventhol & Horwath, CPA’s, San Francisco, California and Portland Oregon Oct 1986 – Nov 1990 Senior Accountant: Serviced clients with tax, compilation, review and audit services. Concentration in healthcare consulting.

City of Newberg, Newberg Oregon Mar 1985 – Jan 1986 Accounting Clerk: Generated journal entries and posted them into the accounting system. Performed bank reconciliations for specific funds.

EDUCATION

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting. Portland State University B.S. Business and Economics. George Fox College, Newberg Oregon CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant (inactive), State of California

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