Preetam Karishma Kumar
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cash Office Associate
Ross Dress for Less
Tucson, Arizona
04.2025 - Current
- Processed cash transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Managed cash drawer balancing at the end of each shift.
- Maintained organized records for all financial transactions daily.
- Trained new employees on proper cash handling techniques and policies.
- Trained new associates on cash office procedures and policies.
- Maintained secure handling of cash, checks, and credit card information.
- Verified cash drawer, counted money and balanced receipts.
- Tracked daily cash differences, compiled reports, and compared past data to find causes.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers promptly and courteously.
- Prepared and checked cashier register tills.
- Maintained records of all daily transactions in an organized manner.
- Handled customer transactions with accuracy and efficiency.
- Assisted other departments when needed to ensure efficient operations.
- Organized work area to maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
- Resolved discrepancies between physical count of cash and register balance.
- Organized cash movements between offices and to or from banks.
- Participated in inventory counts as required by management team.
- Balanced cash drawers and prepared financial reports to reflect daily sales.
- Prepared bank deposits, verifying amounts and ensuring timely deposits.
- Coordinated with management and accounting departments to report daily financial activities.
- Coordinated the supply of currency for cash registers to ensure adequate change is available.
Customer Returns & Audit
Amazon Fulfilment
Hazelwood , MO
12.2021 - 08.2024
- Processed customer returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policy.
- Verified all return information on the sales order to ensure proper authorization was given for the return.
- Managed multiple customer accounts simultaneously while maintaining excellent service standards.
- Identified areas for improvement within the customer return process by monitoring trends in returned goods.
- Provided guidance to team members on how to handle difficult customer situations involving product returns.
- Inspected customer returns for damage, identifying manufacturing defects, and distinguishing from customer or delivery damage to evaluate return eligibility.
- Checked packaging to verify good quality, no damage and acceptable appearance.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Mahijibhai & Company Fiji PTE Ltd
Nadi, Fiji
03.2017 - 09.2021
- Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Reconciled vendor statements, investigated and resolved discrepancies.
- Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
- Verified accuracy of coding on invoices prior to processing payments.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities as needed.
- Analyzed purchase orders, contracts, invoices, check requests and other documents related to the accounts payable cycle.
- Provided support during internal and external audits as necessary.
- Managed vendor relationships through prompt communication of payment information.
- Assisted with preparing journal entries related to accounts payable transactions.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing.
- Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
- Worked with purchasing group to resolve purchase order matching issues.
- Collaborated with team members to manage workload and meet deadlines.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
- Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.
Purchasing and Administration Officer
Trans International Hotel T/A Sunbeach Fiji Ltd
Nadi, Fiji
12.2008 - 07.2012
- Managed and maintained office filing systems, ensuring all documents were accurately stored and easily retrievable.
- Processed invoices, purchase orders and other financial paperwork in accordance with company policies.
- Assisted with the preparation of monthly reports on a range of topics including sales figures, budgeting information and performance metrics.
- Liaised closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods or services ordered by the company.
- Monitored stock levels within all areas of the hotel environment, placing orders when necessary.
- Updated databases with new customer contact details or changes in existing accounts.
- Generated and sent customer invoices, submitted payments and updates accounts.
- Handled correspondence, including drafting emails, memos, and reports for senior management.
- Processed payroll and managed employee records.
- Offered reception coverage to relieve staff during absences or breaks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Fiji
Lautoka, Fiji Islands 01.2007 - 12.2009
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Sangam(SKM) College
Nadi, Fiji Islands 11-2005
Skills
- Administrative and Office Support
- Customer Service
- Punctuality
- Reliability
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Multitasking Abilities
- Invoice processing
- Attention to detail
- Calm under pressure
References
- Mario Gil(Ross Dress for Less,Tucson)PH: (520)5357049
- Lee Turner (Amazon Fulfilment STL9,MO)
- Keshni Mala (Accounts / Human Resources)-Mahijibhai & Co PTE Ltd Ph:(679) 9320950
- Email: accounts@mahijibhai.com.fj
- Mr James Kumar ( Manager- Trans International Hotel)
Ph: (679)9458455
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Cash Office Associate
Ross Dress for Less
04.2025 - Current
Customer Returns & Audit
Amazon Fulfilment
12.2021 - 08.2024
Accounts Payable Clerk
Mahijibhai & Company Fiji PTE Ltd
03.2017 - 09.2021
Purchasing and Administration Officer
Trans International Hotel T/A Sunbeach Fiji Ltd
12.2008 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Fiji
01.2007 - 12.2009
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Sangam(SKM) College