ALANA J. BRATHWAITE
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented bookkeeper with over 10 years of experience in reconciling accounts, preparing financial statements, and maintaining comprehensive financial records. Expertise in applying sound bookkeeping principles and accounting best practices to enhance business operations and ensure financial accuracy. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a steadfast commitment to confidentiality and integrity. Proven ability to streamline processes and contribute to the overall financial health of organizations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Self Electronics
01.2014 - Current
- Entering sales, purchases, receipts, and payments.
- Keeping accurate daily records in accounting software, SAP.
- Organizing accounts into categories such as assets, liabilities, income, and expenses.
- Ensuring entries are posted to the correct accounts.
- Assisting accountants with preparing financial statements for tax or audit purposes.
- Matching company records with bank statements and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Tracking and paying vendor bills.
- Oversee onboarding and new hire orientation.
- Track attendance and time off requests for the entire staff.
- Maintain employee and update employee handbooks, and HR policies.
Accounting Assistant
Private Label Nutraceuticals
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Ensured pricing, quantity and terms accuracy on incoming and outgoing invoices.
- Supported with monthly closing of Accounts Receivables.
- Ensured input and timely payment of all vendor invoices.
- Received, opening and logging invoices as well as posting payment and applying credits to invoices.
- Prepared daily batch information required for batch posting.
- Accomplished accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
- Handled credit card payments by processing.
Administrative Assistant
Case New Holland
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Provided general administration support, including client communications and project monitoring.
- Supported HR processes; established employee personnel records; maintained confidentiality.
- Processed invoices and resolved billing issues; coordinated vendor payments.
- Coordinated/executed large-scale events, including picnics, family-day events and employee meetings.
- Assisted in personnel related questions as the first point of contract for employee related issues.
Education
Notary Republic -
State of Georgia
01.2028
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Brenau University
01.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP
- Double Entry Bookkeeping
- Quickbooks
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Problem Solving
- Strong Leadership
- Documentation and Reporting
- Expense Processing
- Data-Entry
- Concur
Timeline
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Self Electronics
01.2014 - Current
Accounting Assistant
Private Label Nutraceuticals
01.2013 - 01.2014
Administrative Assistant
Case New Holland
01.2007 - 01.2011
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Brenau University
Notary Republic -
State of Georgia