Accounting & Operations Professional

Leslie Anne Alesi

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Experienced accounting and operations professional with expertise in GAAP compliance, full-cycle fiscal management, payroll, human resources, and benefits administration. Proficient in QuickBooks and ADP, with a strong history of improving accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting cross-functional teams. Recognized for organizational leadership, clear communication, diligence, and the ability to build strong relationships with clients, vendors, and colleagues.

Experience

January 2024 - March 2026

Staff Accountant

AMERICAN WAREHOUSE, Fresno, CA

Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, accurately recording transactions and resolving discrepancies • Prepared and analyzed financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles • Participated in year-end closing procedures including accruals, deferrals, adjusting entries • Prepared and processed weekly and semi-monthly payroll • Responsible for yearly audits • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, vendors, and banking institutions.

January 2022 - February 2023

Accountant

DELI DELICIOUS FRANCHISING, Fresno, CA

Responsible for managing AP/ General Ledger/Payroll and overall accounting duties for twenty Deli Delicious stores owned by four business entities. Reported monthly to the Board by presenting profit and loss reports, balance sheets and sales analyst reports from the POS system. Managed twenty separate bank accounts within four business entities and daily accounting duties by using QuickBooks Online daily. Provided cash flow reports to President and set-up bank transfers. Main point of contact for city permits and licenses. Filed monthly and quarterly sales tax returns. Responsible for inventory control and budgets.

August 2021 - December 2021

Credit Manager

BETTS COMPANY, Fresno, CA

Managed Collections department. Initiated collection calls on delinquent accounts and reported AR Aging numbers weekly report to team. Processed all credit card transactions that come through general AR email and call center. Oversaw all customer inquiries regarding incorrect posting of payments, credits, refunds, missing invoices, and numerous accounting complaints through the call center. Provided payment remittance data for numerous ACH/wire payments through various portals and emails to the AR team. Supervised staff in the Philippines on AR transactions daily. I interacted with Finance team to develop better policies and procedures to enhance customer service levels.

August 2021 - December 2021

Accountant

PONDEROSA TELEPHONE COMPANY, O’Neals, CA

Responsible for overall accounting operations and general ledger management for rural telecommunications company. Oversaw accounts payables, receivables and payroll operations. Provides monthly financial reports to the Board of Directors for main entities and affiliate companies. Works with accounting and regulatory staff on meeting monthly close schedule to meet deadlines. Manages and provides all financial requests for yearly audits

February 2019 - March 2020

Accountant

STEPHANELLI DISTRIBUTING, Fresno, CA

Responsible for managing overall front office/ customer service operations and all accounting duties for local wine and liquor distributor. Processed Payroll and Payroll taxes. Monthly Bank Reconciliation and monthly Profit/Loss reporting. Responsible for new hire paperwork and all human resource duties for small business.

April 2018 - August 2018

Office Manager

STANDARD CATTLE, San Joaquin, CA

(Due to the early hours and far commute I had to resign after a 6-month trial period)

Responsible for managing overall office operations and all accounting duties for large cattle ranch. Duties were done using QuickBooks and Excel - (advanced QuickBooks user)

Processed Bi-Weekly Payroll and Payroll taxes in house using QuickBooks, Time and Attendance Administrator for over 100 employees and contractors, Accounts Receivables and Month End Billing, Large volume Accounts Payables (over $500,000 in payables) - matched all PODS, weight tags and processed vendor payments, Managed bank balance while tracking daily loan debits and credits, Helped manage hire orientations and set up new employees in systems, Monthly Bank Reconciliation and monthly Profit/Loss reporting.

January 2017 - December 2017

Payroll Manager

PENNY NEWMAN GRAIN, Fresno, CA

Responsible for all Human Resources Duties, Employee Communication, and General Accounting Functions. Processed Weekly and Bi-Monthly Payroll (Set-up Garnishments and generated reports), 401K Reporting and Enrollments, Workers Compensation Claims and Monthly Payroll Reporting to WC Carrier, Health Care Administrator: Managed open enrollment and new hire enrollments, Set up new hires in ADP and conducted new hire orientations, Maintained all Personnel Files and Medical Files for over 160 employees and contractors, AP/AR for specialized accounts (set up weekly and monthly AP Bank Wires) and Monthly Bank Reconciliation/ Posted Journal Entries.

December 2013 - May 2015

Accounting Manager

DRAGONFLY GOLF CLUB, Fresno, CA

Responsible for all operations in the Accounting Department, Payroll, Accounts Payables and Receivables/ Tax Returns, Sales Tax Reconciliation/ Inventory control, Monthly bank account reconciliation/ Budgets/ Reported Profit and Loss Statements/Balance Sheets, Responsible for Human Resources and General Clerical Office Duties/ Maintained Supply Room.

October 2011 - September 2013

Controller

SHAWS AUTO SALES, Fresno, CA

Responsible for all overall accounting including payroll, account payables and receivables. Managed accounts receivables for Auto Transport services - generated over 300 invoices monthly, Maintained monthly books for two entities with accurate data entry and processed profit and loss reports/ financial statements monthly, sales tax preparation, bank reconciliations and credit card statement reconciliations. Responsible for daily income tracking and prepared bank deposits. Organized confidential files.

March 2005 – October 2010

Office Manager

RIVERBEND GOLF CLUB, Fresno, CA

Responsible for all accounting and administrative support for the General Manager and Controller including payroll/ payroll taxes using QuickBooks, AP – matched all PODs to invoices, AR – responsible for invoicing all members and collections on delinquent accounts, computer maintenance, POS management and miscellaneous duties for all departments. Prepared daily cash deposits and credit card reconciliation, Responsible for daily income sales and financial statements, maintained and organized personnel, vendor and confidential files.

Education

Bachelor of Science, CSU Chico

Business Administration 1997

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