Sara Aleida Gutierrez Buendia
Auburn,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Reconciliation Specialist
New England Family Dentistry
Marlborough, MA
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced reconciliation accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing automated tools.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by consistently monitoring and resolving account variances.
- Improved communication between departments through regular collaboration on reconciliation matters.
- Ensured timely completion of reconciliations by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Safeguarded company assets by promptly identifying and resolving any unauthorized transactions or discrepancies.
- Managed high volumes of transaction data efficiently while maintaining attention-to-detail necessary for accurate reconciliations.
- Assisted in periodic reviews of existing policies and procedures, suggesting updates as needed for optimal effectiveness.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Ensure follow-up action as and when necessary.
Catering Staff Member
Nexdine
Worcester, MA
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional catering services at various events.
- Ensured timely food preparation and delivery for seamless event execution.
- Collaborated with team members to create memorable experiences for clients and guests.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces, adhering to strict health standards.
- Provided excellent service under high-pressure situations, ensuring smooth event operations.
- Supported successful events by setting up venue spaces according to client specifications.
- Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Arranged furniture and added decorations to assist in setting up for catering events.
Waitress
Michelitas
Guadalajara, Jalisco; Mexico
10.2007 - 12.2009
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
- Streamlined order processing for increased efficiency through clear communication with kitchen staff.
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff, sharing best practices and improving overall team performance.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper accounting and minimizing discrepancies at the end of shifts.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Reduced order errors by double-checking tickets before sending them to the kitchen staff for preparation.
- Participated in monthly inventory checks, helping management maintain adequate stock levels and reduce waste costs.
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Education
Quickbooks Certification - Finance
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA08.2021
Associate Degree in Mechanics - Engineering Mechanics
Centro De Ensenanza Tecnica Industrial
Guadalajara, Jalisco; Mexico02.2004
Skills
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Accuracy and Precision
- Transaction monitoring
- Bank Reconciliation
- General Ledger Knowledge
- Month-end close
- GAAP understanding
- Data Reconciliation
- Data Entry
- Quickbooks
- Microsoft Office
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Data Analysis
- Team Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Reconciliation Specialist
New England Family Dentistry
01.2023 - 08.2023
Catering Staff Member
Nexdine
11.2019 - 03.2020
Waitress
Michelitas
10.2007 - 12.2009
Quickbooks Certification - Finance
Quinsigamond Community College
Associate Degree in Mechanics - Engineering Mechanics
Centro De Ensenanza Tecnica Industrial