Experience Accounting Professional

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented Accountant/Bookkeeper with extensive experience supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end processes. Strong background in property management, real estate, construction, and multi-location accounting environments, with proven success handling high-volume transactions and maintaining accurate financial records. Proficient in QuickBooks, MRI, Great Plains, American Contractor, and other accounting systems. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Career Highlights

Hands-on experience in property management, real estate, construction, and dealership accounting environments

Strong background in QuickBooks, bank reconciliations, GL coding, billing, and month-end support

Managed high-volume AP/AR, payroll, and accounting processes across multi-location operations

Bilingual English/Spanish with a track record of accuracy, organization, and cross-functional support

Core Skills

Full-Cycle Accounts Payable, High-Volume Invoice Processing, Purchase Order Matching, and Vendor Statement Reconciliation

Accounts Receivable, Homeowner Account Management, Monthly Billing, Payment Posting, Cash Receipts, and Deposits

Payroll Processing, Payroll Journals, Garnishments, Employment Verifications, Commissions, Bonuses, and Pay Adjustments

General Ledger Coding, Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliations, Intercompany Allocations, Expense Splits, and Account Adjustments

Check Runs, ACH Payments, Vendor Onboarding, W-9 Collection, Accruals, Month-End Close Support, and Financial Record Maintenance

Property Management, Real Estate, Construction, Automotive Dealership, Nonprofit, and Multi-Location Accounting Support

Professional Experience

Accounts Payable Lead Kaizen Automotive Group 10/2024 – 05/2026

Managed full-cycle accounts payable for a multi-franchise automotive campus housing Ford, Kia, and Honda dealerships, processing dealership expenses and high-volume invoices from outside vendors across all three locations.

Performed purchase order matching for parts and service department invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper approval prior to payment.

Executed intercompany cost allocations and expense splits among the three dealerships, maintaining precise General Ledger coding and departmental/store-level allocation for each entity.

Generated weekly check runs and ACH payments, as well as miscellaneous check runs requested by management; reconciled vendor statements and maintained accurate, current accounts payable records across all three franchises.

Facilitated month-end close procedures including accruals, vendor onboarding, W-9 collection, and resolution of inter-departmental discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy and reporting integrity.

Contract Clerk Mossy Corporation 12/2013 – 05/2016

Coded and posted vehicle invoices to reflect proper income and expense recognition for each sale.

Processed payoff checks for customer trades and entered daily banking transactions received from lien holders.

Handled daily flooring payoffs and reconciled reserve payments, as well as new and used vehicle inventory.

Reviewed monthly product and cancellation schedules and notified management and the finance department of aged or problem items requiring attention.

Prepared journal entries for schedule adjustments, corrected improper general ledger postings, and reported recurring errors to management.

Ensured timely processing of product cancellations and refunds to banks or clients, verified funds prior to issuing refunds, and maintained accurate product filing systems.

Provided backup support for new car DMV processing.

Accounts Receivable Supervisor Menas Realty (Property Management) 01/2009 – 12/2013

Managed accounts receivable for approximately 8,000 homeowner accounts across 70 properties, including monthly billing, daily payment posting, cash receipts, and deposits.

Processed charges, credits, refunds, court settlement adjustments, bankruptcy and foreclosure documents, and related account updates with accuracy.

Communicated with homeowners regarding account activity and payment matters and provided property managers with accurate delinquency information.

Payroll Clerk / Accounting Clerk II The Salvation Army (Nonprofit Organization) 01/2007 – 01/2009

Supported both payroll and accounting operations in a multi-site nonprofit environment.

Processed bi-weekly payroll for approximately 600 employees using ADP and maintained employee changes, deductions, and payroll corrections.

Prepared payroll journal entries, completed employment verifications, managed lost-check reissues, and processed vacation, sick, holiday, and retroactive pay adjustments.

Coded invoices for seven facilities, processed daily check requests and cash receipts, and reconciled bank accounts across multiple operating locations.

Bookkeeper Real Pro Real Estate, Inc. 03/2006 – 01/2007

Managed AP/AR and bank reconciliations for 10 apartment complexes undergoing condominium conversion.

Transferred paper-based accounting records into the accounting system to improve organization and reporting.

Supported property management operations and processed sales rep draws and commissions as units sold.

Payroll Administrator Ace Parking Management, Inc. 11/2005 – 03/2006

Processed bi-weekly payroll for 20 locations across California, Oregon, and Washington, supporting sites with 10 to 40 employees.

Maintained employee garnishments, completed employment verifications, and handled related payroll correspondence.

Supported payroll operations for a multi-state, multi-location organization.

Client Technical Support nfpAccounting Technologies 11/2004 – 08/2005

Supported Fundware accounting software for nonprofit and government clients through phone, email, remote access, and web-based assistance.

Delivered on-site training on Fundware applications and accounting workflows.

Payroll Coordinator F Street Corporation 05/2004 – 11/2004

Processed bi-weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees and sales advisors using ADP, including employee changes, garnishments, commissions, and bonuses.

Prepared payroll journals and daily sales reports while resolving payroll discrepancies with store managers.

Payroll Clerk / General Cashier Radisson Hotel Harbor View 01/2003 – 01/2004

Processed bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP, including bonuses, tips, banquet tips, and timekeeping adjustments.

Calculated sick, vacation, and holiday pay; maintained employee files; and coordinated with Human Resources on payroll matters.

Collected daily cash flow from the night auditor, verified balances, and distributed labor and timesheet reports to departments.

Office Manager J & L Construction, Inc. 09/1999 – 02/2002

Managed office operations, vendor records, construction contracts, accounts payable, lien releases, and W-9 documentation using American Contractor.

Processed annual 1096/1099 forms, manually calculated weekly payroll for 25+ employees, and reconciled bank deposits.

Supported month-end and year-end accounting activities in a construction environment.

AP/AR Clerk Creative Metal Source, Inc. 05/1997 – 09/1999

Supported the transition of a family-owned business from manual accounting processes to QuickBooks.

Maintained customer and vendor records and managed AR through purchase order entry and customer invoicing.

Handled AP by verifying amounts due to subcontracted vendors and ensuring timely payment.

Education

Rancho Santiago College, Santa Ana, CA Business Studies

San Diego City College, San Diego, CA Business Studies

Languages

English and Spanish

Technical Skills & Accounting Software

Microsoft Word and Excel 10-key by touch Typing: 65 WPM

Accounting Systems: QuickBooks, Great Plains, MRI, American Contractor, CDK, FoxPro, Access, VMS, and Fundware

Payroll Systems: ADP, ADI, Paychecks, and Exceed

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