Accounts Payable Human Resources

Kimberly Hirsh https://www.nexxt.com/p/KimberlyHirsh

****@***********.*** [ 310-***-**** ] Simi Valley, CA https://www.linkedin.com/recs/give/?senderid=kymm-hirsh-a11690358 OVERVIEW

Accomplished and dedicated full service bookkeeper with over 30 years of comprehensive experience in managing bookkeeping duties for diverse companies. Adept at using QuickBooks and Excel to maintain accurate financial records and reports which have helped to successfully oversee more than $300M in income and expenses. Known for developing precise financial reporting systems and identifying financial discrepancies to ensure accuracy. Proven history of supporting start-ups and established firms alike, providing tailored financial solutions that drive growth and efficiency. Meticulous and extremely organized with a passion for business growth and efficiency. Skilled in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines with precision. Leadership skills include taking the initiative, consistently delivering, adapting quickly, seeking feedback, raising the standard, staying focused, and supporting the team.

SKILLS SUMMARY

Skill Set: Full service bookkeeper, controller, accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R) coordinator, office management, human resources administration, payroll administrator, project management, executive support, and personal assistant. Bookkeeper Skills: Detail-oriented bookkeeper, tailored financial solutions, identify financial discrepancies to ensure accuracy, possess the capability to create and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, intuitive vision coupled with strict ethical standards founded by an underlying passion for business growth, work with diverse companies, financial statements and reporting. Tool Set Skills: QuickBooks (all versions), Strong Excel, Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Yardi Breeze & Quark Office Skills: Years of expert management skills allow me the ability to interface with staff as a team player with a flexible work style, yet adhere to a strict level of confidentiality, committed to fostering a collaborative work environment, strong grammatical and excellent communication skills, meticulous organization skills, strict ethical standards, with a high level of confidentiality. WORK EXPERIENCE

06/2022 – Present Bookkeeper and A/P & A/R Specialist ORANGE RAINE BOOKKEEPING – Westside LA, CA (remote) Direct control of all bookkeeping duties for 25+ companies including: real estate investment portfolio company, vintage furniture, art advisory services, clothing designer, shoe manufacturer, Hollywood movie designs and interiors, jeans manufacturer, bikini manufacturer, numerous entrepreneurs with individual financial platforms, on-line automotive sales retailer, ranch owner (11,000 acres), furniture manufacturer, baby products manufacturer and retailer, high net-worth tile & stone contractor, baby body lotions and creams manufacturer & retailer (many of these were start-up companies I helped get off the ground).

Process a considerable amount of accounts payable and receivable entries keeping bills paid on time and monies deposited immediately.

Reconcile all bank and credit card accounts monthly.

Perform various marketing tools using social and hard copy media keeping the clients of my businesses informed of any updates.

Comply with local, state, and federal governmental requirements as needed for each business type.

Generate monthly Profit & Loss, Trial Balance and Balance Sheets for the CEO, CFO and their CPA’s.

Manage production of budgets and calculate variances to ensure we stay on top of all monetary goals.

Issue yearly all necessary financial reports for the CPAs to easily prepare business and personal taxes 04/2022 – 06/2022 Project Coordinator - ZDI REALTY, INC. – Van Nuys, CA (zdirealtyadvisors.com) (on-site) I was hired on a temporary basis to track CAM and other property charges by the tenants of about 50 buildings for this real estate development company. I created an Excel spreadsheet to track these CAM charges that had not been billed for 1.5+ years (due to Covid). I prepared this information for the soon-to-be-hired property manager. In conjunction with the Excel spreadsheet, I learned and incorporated a large amount of the data into Yardi Breeze Premier program. This was only temporary job as I did it for the manager who was a personal friend. 05/2015 – 04/2022 Bookkeeper and A/P & A/R Specialist and HR COLORFUL PRODUCTS MANFACTURING – Newbury Park, CA (on-site) I was quietly hired to back track 5 years of QuickBooks entries as the company was losing money. I found the prior bookkeeper had been stealing copious amounts of money over a long duration. I quickly got the financial information in order utilizing Excel and we finished up the year logging substantial income during that first year.

I had to quickly learn the financial process of running a medium-sized skin, body & hair products manufacturing company with enormous amounts of A/P and A/R entries.

Manage income and expenses in excess of $10M+ annually using QuickBooks in conjunction with Excel.

Generate invoices upon receipt of orders and maintain open orders report for production department.

Prepared invoices and collected 50% deposits for clients including 30- and 45-day net pays via checks, direct deposits, and EFTs.

HR support performing weekly payroll and recruiting which included job posting, sourcing, conducting interviews and background-based investigations.

02/2008 – 04/2015 Bookkeeper and A/P & A/R Specialist L.A. REALTY PARTNERS – Century City, CA (larealtypartners.com) Ranked Top 10 Commercial Real Estate Company (start-up company) (on-site)

Upon being hired, I was asked to go back through QuickBooks for the prior 2 years and match entries. Upon repairing errors and finalization of the Excel spreadsheet I used to compile and track commissions, it was “the document” I used to track quarterly payments to the 6 principals. (EXTREMELY CONFIDENTIAL & TIME SENSITIVE)

Manage income and expenses in excess of $30M+ using QuickBooks and Excel.

Issued financial invoices for each lease and/or sale to outside real estate companies.

Initiate, compile, and maintain various financial analyses related to individual properties, projects, and portfolios.

Perform month-end closing including general ledger postings and auditing chart of accounts.

Monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and credit cards.

Assist in the production of the annual budget, calculating variances and other related issues to Managing Principals.

Develop performance measures that supported the company’s strategic direction. 08/1994 – 02/2008 Bookkeeper, A/P & A/R Specialist, Office Admin. & HR MADISON PARTNERS REALTY – Brentwood, CA (madisonpartners.net) Ranked Top 10 Commercial Real Estate Company (start-up company) (on-site)

I was asked to start a new company by a broker when we both left our previous jobs at Beitler Commercial Realty Services. We survived using the owner’s American Express credit card until we closed our first deal with a commission in excess of $1.5 million.

I created all financial, accounting, and operational systems for the firm from the inception of the company. As a boutique company, I managed all facets of running a commercial real estate firm with only a secretary to assist me.

I managed not only millions in commissions ($50M+) but copious amounts of A/P and A/R using QuickBooks.

I supervised all other payroll and personnel duties of managing a full service commercial real estate company.

Individually designed all manner of advertising to create coffee-table style books that help sell and/or lease each of the properties that went to the market and leasing flyers. Used Quark and Microsoft Office. 01/1988 – 07/1994 Bookkeeper, A/P & A/R Specialist, Office Admin. & HR BEITLER COMMERCIAL REALTY – Brentwood, CA Ranked Top 10 Commercial Real Estate Company (beitlercommercial.com) (on-site)

Upon being hired, the owner was using a checkbook to pay expenses and pay commissions. I update the company going back 5 years utilizing QuickBooks going forward.

I managed bookkeeping functions supervising a full service commercial real estate company with income in excess of $25M+, spending considerable amounts of A/P and A/R to pay and input.

Tracked then paid out all referrals and commissions to inside and outside brokers at the close of escrow or occupancy of tenant space taking into consideration all expenses incurred to market the properties/buildings.

Instituted new real estate forms and legal documents for regulatory compliance.

Create publicity releases and tracked option and/or renewal periods.

Monitor broker licenses for expirations and renewals.

Centralize all purchasing with selected vendors for consistent quality and reduced costs.

Developed employee and salesperson handbooks and policy & procedures manual.

Function as liaison between President and all general and limited partners, employees, brokers, as well as extensive interaction with existing clientele.

EDUCATION

California State University Northridge (1980-1986) Bachelor’s degree in economics

Company references from the management of each firm will be provided upon established mutual interest

Contact this candidate