ZHONGXIA (CLAIRE) WANG 3906 Casanova Drive San Mateo, California 94403 (765) 491-1148 ACCOUNTANT SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Conscientious Accountant with comprehensive understanding of all accounting func tions and expertise in AP/AR. * Works effectively in high-stress environments, consistently maintaining positi ve attitude, delivering excellent customer service, and finding ways to improve existing processes. * Offers familiarity with cash basis and accrual basis accounting systems and hi story of improving communication between accounting staff and their internal/ext ernal customers. * Proficient with QuickBooks and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and Access. * Speaks English and Mandarin fluently, with working knowledge of Cantonese and French. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE * Managed accounts payable and receivable; generated and submitted invoices for commercial clients, reviewed all incoming payments for accuracy, and tracked AP to ensure bills were paid in timely manner. * Implemented custom of following up frequently with customers whose payments we re past due; proactive approach reduced collection time on aging accounts by app roximately two weeks. * Tracked clients' payment cycles closely, noting customary method of payment an d length of time between provision of services and receipt of compensation; used data to forecast future business and arrange AP accordingly. * Maintained journal entries and performed month-end close activities pertaining to AP/AR. * Documented and reported to management on revenue from longstanding contractors , operational expenses, payroll, and additional costs incurred during course of month. * Demonstrated keen eye for detail and thoroughness in completing each task, min imizing time spent at month end correcting errors. * Reviewed freight bills for accuracy, verifying that fees for carrier, gas, and mileage were computed correctly and that payments matched original quotes. * Put in place standard practice of gathering necessary paper work and reviewing it for signatures, attaching payment directly to freight bill, avoiding potenti al disputes and making more timely payments postings. * Assisted in preparing payroll, calculating non-salaried staff's hours and ente ring new hires into QuickBooks system. * Compiled financial statements for branch offices and submitted paperwork to co rporate headquarters. * Provided annual expense data, used in preparation of coming year's budget. * Recognized need for and introduced process improvements, introducing new filin g system that enabled company to better track and collect on outstanding payment s. * Handled banking activities including deposits, stop payments, addition of new signatures, electronic fund transfer, and account balance. * Revamped accounting practices at Piscataway branch, which consistently overspe nt and failed to collect on aging receivables; achieved positive cash flow withi n and paid off outstanding AP within six weeks. * Handled bank reconciliations, corrected bank errors, and adjusted for differen ces. * Participated in cross training, learning to reconcile general ledger.

* Prepared quotes for customers, negotiated prices, and prepared sales contracts . * Communicated clients' additional requirements to manufacturer throughout produ ction process; recommended incorporating visuals with verbal description, ensuri ng that clients' specifications were clearly understood. * Conducted market analysis and secured first sales in western African market, i ncreasing overall revenue by 5%. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Lucky Moving, Inc. | 2004-2007 Accountant, City of Industry, California and Piscataway, New Jersey Everwin Enterprise, Ltd. | 1998-2000 Sales Representative, Xiamen, China EDUCATION M.S., Accounting | 2003 Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma B.A., French (Minor in English) | 1998 Xiamen University, Xiamen, China