Expertise
• Financial Administration
• Accounts
Payable/Receivable
• QuickBooks
• Payroll Management
• Inventory Management
• Budgeting & Reporting
• Customer Relations
• Data Management
• Office Management
• Staff Coordination
• Employee Benefits
• Contract Management
• Compliance &
Documentation
• Agricultural Operations
• Problem Solving
• Financial Reporting
• Software Proficiency
• Vendor Relations
JENNIFER JEANNE MANHART
FINACIAL ADMINISTRATOR
WORK EXPERIENCE
Financial Administrator
5D Solutions, Inc. Dec 2024 – Mar 2025
Managed all aspects of financial operations, utilizing QuickBooks Online, Zoho Inventory, and other software to streamline processes and drive efficiency.
• Optimized cash flow by overseeing accounts payable/receivable and banking, reducing outstanding payments through proactive collections.
• Improved inventory accuracy by maintaining precise records in Zoho Inventory, resulting in a reduction in stock discrepancies.
• Enhanced procurement process by creating and managing work orders via Zoho CRM and Topcon Industry Software, increasing order fulfillment efficiency
• Negotiated cost-effective advertising deals, securing premium ad space at no cost, which contributed to an increase in brand visibility.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by managing DMV paperwork for company vehicles, avoiding potential penalties and maintaining up-to-date records. Office Manager/Financial Administration Manager
Mayflower Farms, Inc. Mar 2023 – Nov 2024
Managed comprehensive financial and administrative operations for a large agricultural business, ensuring smooth financial workflows and compliance.
• Streamlined financial processes by managing payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable using QuickBooks Desktop, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Maintained precise records of crops, landlord contracts, rent payments, and equipment, ensuring full regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Led recruitment and scheduling of seasonal employees, optimizing staffing levels to meet operational demands during peak seasons.
• Negotiated and secured cost-effective employee health insurance plans, reducing overall benefits costs by while maintaining coverage quality.
Office Manager/Financial Administration Manager
Westside Water District May 2019 – Mar 2023
Oversaw financial operations and supported strategic planning efforts for a water district, ensuring effective resource management and regulatory compliance.
• Managed all financial operations, including payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable using QuickBooks Desktop, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Secured a significant loan in collaboration with BBVA to pay off the United States Bureau of Reclamation, streamlining financial obligations and improving liquidity.
• Maintained precise records of landowner acreage, contracts, and monthly water tracking, ensuring compliance with district regulations and facilitating reporting.
• Negotiated and managed employee health insurance, maintaining cost-effective coverage while meeting the district’s employee needs.
• Supported Board of Directors by providing accurate financial reports at monthly meetings and meticulously documenting meeting minutes for organizational transparency. PROFILE
Dedicated and detail-oriented financial professional with extensive experience in office and financial administration across agricultural and water management sectors, seeking a position as a Financial Administrator where I can leverage my skills in QuickBooks, inventory systems, and relationship management to support organizational success and long-term growth.
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Colusa, CA
JENNIFER JEANNE MANHART
FINACIAL ADMINISTRATOR
WORK EXPERIENCE
Office Manager
Cortina Hulling and Shelling, LLC Jul 2010 – Nov 2018 Managed daily office operations and provided critical financial and logistical support in a fast-paced agricultural setting.
• Oversaw all office functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and financial record-keeping using QuickBooks Desktop, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Implemented ALMADS system for enhanced financial record management and streamlined reporting.
• Maintained strong grower relationships, providing guidance on hulling/shelling procedures and addressing concerns, fostering trust and long-term partnerships.
• Coordinated trucking logistics during harvest, ensuring timely dispatch of trucks and trailers to growers while maintaining a precise schedule of transportation needs. Industrial Arts Teacher
Maxwell Unified School District - Maxwell High School Sept 2006 – Jun 2009 Led industrial arts programs, emphasizing safety, hands-on learning, and student success in agricultural education.
• Spearheaded shop improvements, overseeing the repair and safety upgrades of welding and woodworking machines, ensuring a safe working environment for students.
• Coordinated equipment repairs by partnering with local volunteers, securing necessary resources to maintain shop functionality at minimal cost.
• Managed the FFA Swine project, guiding students to achieve consistent success, with multiple students earning Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion titles each year.
• Advanced personal expertise in welding through ongoing education at Yuba College, receiving specialized training under the guidance of Mr. Dan Turner, Welding Technologies Instructor. Receiving Station
Blue Diamond Growers, Chico, CA 2002 – 2005 (Seasonal) Supported logistics and inventory management in a fast-paced agricultural environment, ensuring efficient almond processing and shipping operations.
• Processed almond shipments at the Chico and Arbuckle Receiving Stations, ensuring timely and accurate receipt and distribution.
• Monitored inventory levels by tracking the weights of various almond varieties in bins, maintaining accurate stock records.
• Collaborated with growers and plants, ensuring smooth communication and efficient coordination between receiving stations, main plants in Sacramento, and Salida. PROFILE
Dedicated and detail-oriented financial professional with extensive experience in office and financial administration across agricultural and water management sectors, seeking a position as a Financial Administrator where I can leverage my skills in QuickBooks, inventory systems, and relationship management to support organizational success and long-term growth.
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Colusa, CA
Education
BS in Agricultural Business,
California State University, Chico
(2003)
Clear Single Subject Teaching
Credential, State of California
(Valid through 2027)
Clear Specialist Instruction
Credential (Agriculture)
State of California
(Valid through 2027)
Blue Diamond Growers’ Young
Leadership Program (2016)
Leadership roles in California
Agriculture Teacher’s Association
(CATA), 2008-2010