1. Professional Summary
Skills
Certifications
Work History
ROSENA SALAZAR
6076 Atlantis Dream Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89139 • Home: 702 781-4013 • Cell: 702 781-4013 •
rinorose1@gmail.com
An experience financial professional with 25 years of a successful career managing risk, performed due diligence,
GAAP principles , SOX and leading projects and handling time-sensitive, complex transactions. A highly
organized and friendly, able to establish Long-term, positive and fund relationship with clients, co-workers and
outside resources. Accounts Receivable Technician who leverages strong organizational, technical and
interpersonal skills. Focused Accounts Payable adept at streamline accounting department procedures by
eliminating unnecessary payment tracking systems. Energetic Sales Associate with a solid 15 years understanding
of the Apparel, Retail industry. Excellent customer service, communication and listening skills with cash
management and POS systems experience. Financial Certification Certificates in Principles of Financial
Accounting
Budget development
Bookkeeping
Financial reporting
US GAAP principles
Fiscal budgeting
Cash flow analysis
Customer relations
Accounts payable specialist
Data backup and retrieval
Fraud detection and prevention
Fixed assets reporting familiarity
Expertise in invoice and payment transactions
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Account reconciliation
PeopleSoft expert
Strong in MS Access and Excel
Knowledge SOX principles
Budgeting and finance expertise
Strong interpersonal skills
Retail sales professional
Successfully Completed Certificates Accredits Microsoft Learning Make the Switch to Excel 2013, Advance Skills
2013, Advance Microsoft Outlook 2010, Switch Access 2013 and Switch to Lynch 2013.
Accounting Technician II, 03/2013 to 04/2016
Alaska Department of Environmental – Juneau, AK
Assisted management in developing effective accounts payable-receivable system to bring delinquent
accounts current.
Developed tracking reports to keep management informed of due and past due vendor and employer
invoices.
Track record of completing reports required for state and federal administrative settlement.
Exceedingly training in designing, preparing and maintaining spreadsheets using arithmetic calculations.
Proficient in performing data entry for billings and vouchers according to specific instructions.
Utilized computerized accounting software programs, CMS, Excel, Word, 10-key, to perform duties and
responsibilities.
Conducted periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure accuracy.
Generated budgets and monitors on a quarterly basis and presented to the management team.
Maximized operational efficiently by coaching staff on various customer service initiates.
Monitored weekly expenditures & expense, preparing documentation, and audited billings for responsible
parties and tracked generated revenue.
Ensured compliance with accuracies in reconciliation, ledger entries, payroll processing, and accounts
receivable operations.
Identified multiple funding sources to each component.
Accuracy in recording is a must since the projections is formula drive.
Maintained friendly and professional client interactions at all times.
2. Coordinated monthly payroll functions for 130+ employees.
Liaised with administrative assistant, accountants, managers for financial transactions.
Accounting Technician I, 05/2007 to 03/2013
Alaska Department of Administration – Juneau, AK
Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis
and balance sheet reconciliations.
Collected, review and verify payment information from various electronic sources from Automatic Clearing
House, Wire payment transfers & e-Reporting system.
Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
Performed data entry of billing information, including editing and verifying accuracy of created invoices.
Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts.
Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiently and productivity.
Perform accounts receivable monthly and year end closing.
Coded the general ledger and processed employer checks payments.
Performed accounts receivable duties including invoicing, researching chargeable, discrepancies and
reconciliations.
Composed effective accounting reports summarizing accounts receivable data.
Accounts Payable, 12/1998 to 05/2007
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation - Administrative Services – Juneau, AK
Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal id numbers, scheduling and preparing
checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring
credit is received for outstanding memos, issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments.
Reconciled processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
Efficiently process vendor invoices and maintain up-to date system.
Coded such items as invoices, vouchers, expense reports, check request, etc.
with correct codes conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into financial system.
Reviewed complex or questionable applications or documents and, searches files and regulations to
determine accuracy of information to clarify applicant status.
Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders.
Coded and entered at least 200 invoices each day into the in-house accounting software.
Facilitated successful internal and external audits through sound and thorough documentation.
Processed remittance information from checks, drafts and wire transfer for invoices provided by vendors,
reviewing instructions accompanying items to determine proper disposition and crediting accounts in
accordance with standard procedures.
Reconciled vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.
Maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
By September -December 2011, completed course work and attain a certificate at University of Alaska South
East (UAS) for Principles of Financial Accounting to enhance my skills as effective leader as measured by
feedback from my supervisor and the accomplishment of my performance plan goals.
By May 2003-2004, completed Intermediate and advanced Excel training course to upgrade my skills so i
can prepare budget reconciliation reports with analysis of trends and variances to help keep expenditures
within budgeted limits.
By October 30 , 2005 helped develop and participate in cross-training for the office assistant team to learn
procedures across all units so that all critical functions are covered during absences.
Developed and practice my coaching skills so that my direct reports report that they feel more satisfied with
their work and able to perform at a higher level and such that i achieve a 30/70 split between coaching and
doing by September 01, 2011 to December 17, 2011.
Apparel Clerk, 03/2001 to 04/2016
Fred Meyer Stores (KROGER) – Juneau, AK
Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences.
3. Education
Affiliations
Responded to customer questions and requests in a prompt and efficient manner.
Contacted other store locations to determine merchandise availability.
Completed all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in assigned sales area.
Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business.
Contributed to team success by exceeding team sales goals b 30%.
Worked collaboratively in team environment.
Reported incidents to management.
Maintained adherence to all company protocols.
Accepted and processed returns.
Certificate in Principles of Financial Accounting: 2011
University of Alaska - Juneau, AK
Continuing education in
accounting: 1975
Karilagan Finishing School - Manila
Coursework in Business and Communications Non-degree: 6-months extensive training in Office Procedures &
Personality Development
High School Diploma: 1974
Manila Data Center - Manila
CERTIFICATIONS Certificate of Completion for Intermediate Topics for Microsoft Excel 2000 Date issued:
May 2003 by DATABank Computer and Education, Juneau, Alaska Certificate of Completion in Word 2000
Intermediate - Presented by Alaska Document Services in Juneau, Alaska Certificate of Completion for
Electronic Payment (EDI) - Presented by State of Alaska Department of Administration Division of Finance
Certificate of Completion for Travel Authorization Training:
Andres Bonifacio High School - Manila
Presented by State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Administrative Services.
Certificate of Attendance for Mistake-Free Grammar and Proofreading (0.6 Continuing Education Units) -
Presented by Career Track.
Certificate of Completion for Business English & Writing - Presented by Vocational Training & Resource
Center, Juneau, Alaska. Certificate of Completion for Introduction to State of Alaska Accounting System -
Presented by Alaska Professional Development Institute. Certificate of Completion for State of Alaska
Accounting System On-Line Management Training - Presented by Alaska:
Certificate of Completion for A Respectful Workplace - Presented by State of Alaska Department of
Administration Division of Personnel. Certification of Completion for Valuing Diversity - Presented by State of
Alaska Department of Administration Division of Personnel. Certificate of Attendance for Managing Multiple
Projects, Objectives and Deadlines - Presented by SkillPath Seminars.