Rebecca Strauss
Gilbert, AZ 85234 Email: ******@*****.*** Cell: 775-***-****
SUMMARY
** ***** ** *********** ************ experience in Fiscal Management, Human Resources and Non-profit service.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Arizona Lottery 2012
Accounting Technician III
• Accounts Receivable
• Collections
• Account review
• Application processing
• Data entry
• Customer service
• Filing
Washoe County School District, Education Alliance of Washoe County, Inc. 501(c)3 2003-2011
Fiscal Coordinator
• Grant writer: state, foundation and corporate donations
• Grant reporting within specified timelines
• Maintain calendar and database of written grants
• Develop and submit proposals to meet or exceed income budgets established
• Acknowledge donors, maintain stewardship and track income
• Prepare monthly reports to present to the Finance Committee, Board of Directors, donors and auditors
• Comply with federal and district accounting regulations and procedures
• Create and monitor budgets on 20 state, federal and local grant funded accounts
• Compile and analyze accountability procedures related to the board
• Establish and maintain monitoring systems for financial and in-kind donations
• Consulting contracts
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Purchasing
• Payroll
• Inventory control
• Committee minutes
• Audit preparation
• Events: Run for Education marketing, registration, sponsorship, in-kind donations, timing crew, active.com, and fund distribution
PTA convention representation
District school supply drives
Meridian Gold/Yamana Gold Company Run for Education Committee
Northern Nevada Chamber of Commerce BEST awards
Office site health/wellness coordinator
Washoe County School District 2002-2003
Human Resources Technician
• Provide administrative support to administrators and school sites
• Administer new employee orientation (NEO)
• Process sensitive paperwork
• Database management and document control
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Washoe County School District, Education Collaborative of Washoe County, Inc. 2001-2002
Secretary II
• Answer phones
• File
• Program support to Partnership, Warehouse and Fiscal programs
• Clerical and technical support to staff of 7
• Meeting minutes
Sierra Electronics 2000-2001
Accounting Supervisor
• Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable
• Produce financial statements and bank reconciliations for Sierra Electronics and KDJ Property Management
• Human Resources
• Payroll
Sierra Electronics 1995-2000
Accounts Receivable
• Accounts receivable
• Monthly financials
• Daily invoicing
• Collections
• Bank deposits
• Additional accounts receivable for on-site property management company
Associated Builders and Contractors 1993-1995
Apprenticeship Coordinator
• Pre-employment screening
• Application processing
• Attendance
• Personnel
• Accounts receivable
• Meeting minutes
European Parts International 1991-1993
Accounts Receivable Representative
• Collections
• Bank reconciliations and deposits
• Accounts receivable
• New account approval
• Sales order approval
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to share information
• Effective working independently or in a team
• Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, GroupWise, Yardi, Accpac, Southware, Business Plus, BiTech, IFAS, AS400, GTECH)
• Effectively maximize use of resources and work within a budget
• High level of integrity
• Team player
EDUCATION & TRAINING
• Licensed Esthetician, Citrus College, Glendora, CA
• Accounting, Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, NV
• Numerous computer and non-profit management courses, University of Nevada, College of Extended Studies, Washoe County School District, Community Education, Reno, NV
• United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra Partner Agency Non-Profit & grant writing trainings
• Northern Nevada Chamber of Commerce co-chair BEST committee
• PTA member