Patricia
📍 San Leandro, CA 94577
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Professional Summary
Bilingual (Spanish-English) Accounting & Administrative Professional with 10+ years of experience in accounts receivable/payable, bookkeeping, payroll, purchasing, and office management. Skilled at handling full-cycle accounting, reconciliations, audits, and inventory management. Known as a reliable team player with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
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Core Skills
• Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
• Payroll Processing & Tax Compliance (1099, Sales Tax)
• General Ledger & Bank Reconciliation
• Purchasing & Vendor Management
• Inventory Control (managed $4.5M inventory)
• Financial Reporting & Auditing
• Office & Staff Management (hiring, training, HR support)
• Software: Sage, QuickBooks, MAS90, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe, Zoom
• Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish
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Professional Experience
Purchasing Clerk
• Manage purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, vendor records, and petty cash.
• Handle sales tax, 1099 vendor compliance, deposits, and minor auditing.
• Support office operations, IT troubleshooting, and customer service.
• Oversee inventory control, bill of materials, and audit equipment manuals.
• Successfully managed $4.5M inventory using Sage software.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
• Process and reconcile commercial and residential billing, service changes, and collections.
• Manage annual collection cycles, including customer calls, collection letters, and lien process.
• Reconcile landfill invoices and review daily/weekly/monthly system reports for accuracy.
• Train new AR clerks and support AR Manager with departmental projects and reporting.
• Provide customer service support for billing inquiries.
Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant
• Managed full-cycle bookkeeping: accounts payable/receivable, payroll, collections, and reconciliations.
• Oversaw purchasing, logistics, employee benefits (health, 401k), and HR documentation.
• Completed IRS & Sales Tax audits with zero adjustments required.
Accounting Clerk
Maintenance Coordinator
Bookkeeper / Office Manager
Administrative Assistant
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Education
Associate of Science, Business Administration
Merritt College – Oakland, CA