SANDRA SCHUMACHER

Westminster, California 92683

(714) 743.0922
sandraschu36@gmail.com

ACCOUNTANT | BOOKKEEPER | OFFICE MANAGER

CAREER PROFILE
Highly organized, versatile, and seasoned professional powered with several year
s of office management, administrative support, and accounting experience. Demon
strate competency in financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, gener
al ledger accounting, and accounts reconciliation. Excel at formulating and impl
ementing standard practices and procedures to effect dramatic improvements in ef
ficiency, productivity, and business processes toward successful attainment of o
rganizational goals. Possess excellent people skills with proven ability to comm
unicate well with all levels of professionals. Recognized as detail-oriented pro
fessional with proven effectiveness to multitask in competitive, high-impact, an
d fast-paced environment while simultaneously and successfully juggling multiple
tasks and responsibilities.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Customer Relations
- Problem Resolution and Decision Making
- Continuous Process Improvement
- General Accounting / Financial Processing
- Leadership and Staff Development
- Time Management and Prioritization

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRECISION PET PRODUCTS ~ COSTA MESA, CA
AR STAFF ACCOUNTANT ~ NOV 2005-SEP 2010
- Functioned effectively in managing a broad scope of internal processes, which
encompass the daily management of domestic and international billing, collection
s, and reconciliation which focuses on accounts receivable for leading pet produ
cts manufacturer.
- Ensured the preparation of daily cash deposits, including processing of credit
card payments, evaluating of online banking activities for the entire incoming
wires such as ACH credit and debits, and maintained daily cash control spreadshe
et.
- Accurately inputted completed cash receipts and updated accounts receivable le
dger by customer, and researched and processed customer claims of invoice paymen
t, chargebacks, returns and bad checks, and collections of past due accounts.
- Efficiently managed daily billing using Electronic Data Interface (EDI) and va
rious programs.
- Handled the processing of credit memos while monitoring customer account detai
ls for non-payments and delayed payments.
- Played an integral role in developing and maintaining effective business relat
ions with customers; communicated with customers through phone, email, and mail.
- Evaluated credit and trade references for existing and new customersâ⠬⠢ credit account
- Carried out the preparation and distribution of weekly AR aging reports along
with analyzing bad debt, preparing ad hoc reports, working on special projects,
and providing support for month, quarter, and year-end close.
- Effectively performed other responsibilities which included preparation and ev
aluation of monthly commission reports for sales department and outside consulti
ng firms; managed monthly bank reconciliation, prepared and transmitted weekly 4
01K files, and added new 401K participants to plan.
- Oversaw and handled yearly completion of the compilation of census and testing
information for 401K benefit plans, manual checks, purchasing office supplies,
and back up for AP; worked as a member of company Safety team.
HEALTHDATAINSIGHTS ~ SANTA ANA HEIGHTS, CA
STAFF ACCOUNTANT ~ AUG 2001-MAR 2005
- Performed accounting and human resources functions, which included processing
of daily accounting transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivabl
e, preparation of month-end closings, and adjustment of entries.
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations as well as prepared ad hoc reports and
taxes; conducted bimonthly payroll using ADP for various entries.
- Oversaw employee benefit programs, which included medical insurance, Cobra, an
d 401K plan.
- Efficiently performed additional responsibilities, which included assisting he
althcare claim audit and recovery division.
- Inputted, posted, and researched high volume claim audit checks.
- Assumed responsibility in executing office management duties, which included o
rdering supplies, office equipment repairs, and property management issues.
RSI HOME PRODUCTS ~ ANAHEIM, CA
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ~ MAR 2000-APR 2001
- Provided assistance to three vice presidents of operations in overseeing daily
activities which included general administrative support, travel arrangements,
daily reports and spreadsheets, and planning of events and meetings.
- Carried out other responsibilities, such as purchasing office supplies for cor
porate office along with managing building maintenance, which included janitoria
l, security system, key control, and all services relevant to building and offic
e equipment.

EARLIER CAREER
KELLY SERVICES ~ ACCOUNTEMPS, CA
ACCOUNTING | BOOKKEEPER ~ MAR 2005-NOV 2005
YORK INTERNATIONAL ~ CYPRESS, CA
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SERVICE ASSISTANT ~ JUN 1999-DEC 1999
ALLIGNEDSIGNAL ~ COSTA MESA, CA
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ~ NOV 1997-APR 1999
LOK-FAST, INC. ~ NEW BEACH, CA
OFFICE MANAGER | BOOKKEEPER ~ SEP 1993-OCT 1997

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts
California State University, Long Beach, CA ~ 1993

TRAINING
QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Microsoft Outlook | Word | Excel | Access | PowerPoint
- QuickBooks | MAS 90/200 | ERP Programs | EDI Programs | ADP Payroll