KARA T. MOJICA 98-500 Koauka Loop, #4D Aiea, HI 96701 808.779.9272 km12db2d0@westpost.

net ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Knowledgeable and top-performing business professional with 15+ years of success in providing high-quality financial management, office supervision, and executi ve support. * Increased profits through intelligent financial analysis, vigilant spending ov ersight, savvy negotiations, and steady revenue growth. * Applied business acumen and superior leadership skills in directing financial and business operations at multiple sites. * Excelled as change agent, transforming companies into efficient, cost-effectiv e, and highly productive organizations. * Served as indispensable resource, advisor, and personal assistant to CEOs and company owners. * Gained experience in such diverse industries as real estate, retail, travel, t echnical services, and national grocery chain. Demonstrate broad strengths in: Strategic Planning Business Startup & Expansion Corporate Reporting Cost Savings Regulatory & Tax Compliance Property Management Budgeting & Forecasting Office Automation Human Resources Supervision ============================================ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FIRST CHOICE ACCOUNTING, Honolulu, HI, 2010 - Present Boutique financial services firm offering accounting, bookkeeping, and advise ment services to small businesses. Also, serve as QuickBooks subject matter expe rt (SME), providing consulting, training, system setup, and troubleshooting. Owner/Business Manager - Founded consulting business from the ground up, buildin g a client roster of project-based and ongoing accounts. * Obtain clients through advertising, business presentations, proposals, and ref errals from satisfied customers. * Provide full charge bookkeeping to clients, including payroll processing, A/P and A/R, bank reconciliations, financial statements and reports, and year-end cl osings. * Consult with clients to evaluate current accounting system and setup and make appropriate recommendations regarding changes and upgrades. * As a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor with Intuit, install and customize progra ms to maximize performance. A. L. GROUP, Honolulu, HI, 2008 - 2010 Real estate development, home building, and property management (six building s) company. Business Accountant/Executive Assistant - Directed a broad range of financial, a dministrative, marketing, and executive responsibilities to ensure a smooth-runn ing, efficient, and profitable business. * Managed all accounting activities, including A/P, A/R, collections, budgeting,

taxes, insurance, mortgage payments, bank account reconciliations, journal entr ies, and financial statements for owner and offsite CPA. * Contributed to successful opening of new Property Management Division, establi shing standard office procedures and implementing new Tenant Handbook. * Reduced expenses through shrewd contract and vendor negotiations and purchasin g of goods and services. * Served as "right-hand" aide and gatekeeper to CEO/owner, as well as the rest o f the organization. * Established and nurtured positive relationships with bankers and lenders to fa cilitate ongoing communications and expedite loan/mortgage processing. * Trained property managers in use of online property management program; review ed processes to ensure timely collection of rents and fees and mailing of late n otices. * Oversaw and updated all insurance policies and licensing from regulatory agenc ies. * Coordinated schedules for owner and staff, managing appointments, travel itine raries, events, and meetings. * Oversaw the proper and accurate handling of cash reimbursements, company vehic le registrations, personal and business mail, advertising, and employee recruitm ent. * Assisted in setting up new business entities for startup development projects. * Helped facilitate condominium conversion process to new homeowners association s. PACIFIC ELECTRO-MECHANICAL, Honolulu, HI, 2006 - 2008 Technical services company with three locations on Oahu and offices on Maui a nd Molokai. Full Charge Accountant - Managed all financial operations, encompassing A/P, A/R , weekly payroll for 30 employees, general ledger, bank reconciliations, cash fl ow, financial statements, credit, and collections. * Implemented a complete new business system for filing, flow chart, office layo ut, and business forms. * Performed month-end closings, including journal entries, balance sheet reconci liations, and depreciations. * Prepared reports for internal and external use and assisted in annual audits. * Established and maintained critical relationships with bankers/lenders at fina ncial institutions. * Handled new employee processing, including Department of Labor and insurance f orms. * Supervised, trained, and mentored accounting clerk and administrative assistan t. * Performed mid-year conversion of existing Great Plains accounting system to Qu ickBooks Contractor Edition. SECURITY SYSTEMS HAWAII, Honolulu, HI, 1998 - 2006 Business Manager/Corporate Officer - Directed financial and administrative opera tions for privately owned low-voltage contractor, working part time while in sch ool and full time after graduation. * Promoted to corporate officer with all related fiduciary responsibilities and full signature authority. * Processed 1,000 monthly recurring invoices, reviewing them for accuracy and pr oper posting of credits. * Handled all accounting functions, $4 million budget, and database of 5,000+ cl ients. * Developed procedures that streamlined operations and improved efficiency and c ost-effectiveness. * Enhanced revenues by collaborating with owner on successful advertising and pr omotional activities. * As company representative, led SSH to winning decisions in hearings, including unemployment disputes.

* Implemented human resource program, writing job descriptions, screening and in terviewing applicants, administering benefits, tracking vacations and sick leave , and promptly resolving employee problems. * As business manager, prepared monthly financial statements with analysis of tr ends, costs, revenues, and obligations; offered suggestions regarding resource u tilization. * Generated and reviewed all accounting reports, sales reports, P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to control spending, determine effectiv eness of sales efforts, and track profit and/or loss. MARTIN RENTALS, Honolulu, HI, 1994 - 1996 Assistant Property Manager - Managed 250 rental units for a family-owned busines s. * Handled all leasing activities, including researching market conditions and pr operty values, advertising vacancies, showing properties, conducting credit chec ks, and negotiating lease terms and conditions. * Managed rental operations to maximize occupancy, performing such tasks as coll ecting rents, fees, and delinquent accounts, coordinating and scheduling mainten ance and repairs, enforcing negotiated leases, and resolving tenant issues. * Maintained ongoing communication and written contact with tenants, property an d resident managers, and city, state, and Federal authorities. KURIHARA PAINTING COMPANY, Honolulu, HI, 1990 - 1992 Bookkeeper/Office Manager - Coordinated daily office operations for a privately owned painting contractor. * Duties included compliance with union contracts, payroll processing for up to 10 employees, state and Federal taxes, daily bank deposits, checking account rec onciliation, and A/P and A/R monitoring. ============================================ EDUCATION & SKILLS HAWAII PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, Honolulu, HI Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance/Business Administration, 2003 * Magna Cum Laude American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers Course Universal Accounting Course Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office and varied accounting software Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor