Althea HUDSON
Newark,NJ
Summary
Meticulous Accounting Assistant with over ten years of experience dedicated to providing accurate financial and logistical services and confidently performing invoice processing tasks and resolving vendor disputes. Skilled in administrative support, accounting processes, tracking budgeted expenses, performing general bookkeeping functions, entering correspondence data into databases, and applying required regulatory and internal policies to boost efficiency. Positively impacting assigned projects and collaborative undertakings. Helps senior staff maintain current, accurate accounts with timely updates and detail-oriented certification. Confidently operates various software programs to track files and increase revenue. Motivated professional offering proficiency in data entry combined with strong mathematical and analytical thinking skills. Personable team player with exceptional customer service abilities. Fast learner and committed to continuous, self-directed learning.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Waiter and Server
Just Fish Bar And Grill
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Supported fellow waitstaff through teamwork during busy times, sharing responsibilities as needed.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in positive feedback from guests.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff members, contributing to the cohesive team environment.
Manager/Accountant
Corporate and Event Catering/Brunches Caterers Ltd
- Worked on the monthly payroll using TURBO PAYROLL PACKAGE
- Reduced the Accounts Payables using PEACH TREE ACCOUNTING PACKAGE
- Worked on the Accounts Receivables and prepared the daily lodgments
- Worked on the Bank Reconciliations for the savings and current accounts
- Improved the Administrative duties
- Teamwork on the Inventory Control
- Worked on monthly and annual statutory returns.
General Manager/Accountant
Price Rite Wholesale & Retail Ltd
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Participated and teamwork in the Inventory Control
- Worked on the weekly payroll for 10 members of staff
- Improved the Administrative duties
- Reduced the Accounts' payables
- Worked on the monthly and annual statutory returns
- Worked on the filing and submitting of General Consumption Tax (GCT) monthly returns.
Accountant
Cosmo Car Rentals Ltd
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Worked on updating the accounts receivables using (Quick Books Accounting Package)
- Improving the Accounts Receivables
- Reduced the Accounts Payables
- Worked on Bank Reconciliations for the savings and current accounts
- Improved the Administrative duties
- Participated and teamwork in the Inventory Control
- Worked on the monthly and annual statutory returns.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
Senior Accounting Clerk
New Lite Windows & Doors
- Worked on accounts receivables using Quick Books Accounting Package
- Worked on Fortnightly Payroll for 50 staff members
- Reduced the Accounts Payables
- Worked on the monthly and annual statutory returns
- Worked on the filing and submitting of the GCT monthly returns
- Improved the Administrative duties
- Worked on the Bank Reconciliation for current and savings account
- Approved Wire Transfers to international suppliers
- Researched customers' discrepancies.
- Handled complex customer inquiries related to billing issues, ultimately improving customer satisfaction levels.
- Provided training and guidance to junior staff members, fostering professional growth within the accounting team.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by reconciling bank statements and identifying discrepancies promptly.
- Assisted with internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient financial operations.
- Maintained timely and accurate accounts payable processing, resulting in improved vendor relationships.
- Prepared accurate journal entries, contributing to precise month-end closing procedures.
- Reconciled bank statements by comparing statements with the general ledger.
- Maintained accounting database by entering data into the computer system.
- Reconciled bank statements by comparing statements with the general ledger.
- Maintained accounting database by entering data into computer system.
Data Entry Clerk
Airpak Express Ltd/UPS
04.1998 - 08.2005
- Worked on the data entry of airway bills and delivery records
- Researched customers' discrepancies.
Accounting Clerk
Airpak Express Ltd/ United Parcel Services (UPS)
04.1998 - 08.2005
- Worked on updating accounts receivables system daily using KALYPSO
- Providing printed age reports to facilitate collections and monthly statements
- Worked on filing and entering UPS cash logs and airway bills (export)
- Worked on cash and cod reconciliation for couriers
- Worked on entering credit and debit memos for customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
11.2022
Skills
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office
- Working independently as well as team-oriented
- Negotiated contracts with vendors
- Building and improving confidence and trust between employees
- Communicate creative ideas and concepts
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Data accuracy
- File Management
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Data Entry
- Data Accuracy
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Fast Typing Speed
Educationandqualification
- University of Technology, Jamaica, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 01/03/2018, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Performance Management for Accountants, Financial Reporting, British Taxation, Jamaican Taxation, Financial Management for Accountants, Selected Topics in Accounting and Finance, Accounting Issues and Analysis, Accounting Information System (using Quick Books Accounting Package), Audit and Assurance, Audit Information System, Business Ethics
- University of Technology, Jamaica, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Management Studies, Information Technology, Introduction to Programming, Data Structure, Program using C++, Networking
- Portmore Community College, Jamaica, Caribbean Examination Council (CXC),
- St. Andrew Technical High School, Jamaica, Diploma in Commercial Studies, Eight CXC passes
Certification
- Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Technology, Jamaica
- Bachelors of Science in Computer Studies with Management Studies at the University of Technology, Jamaica (pending)
- ServSafe Food Handler Certificate, National Restaurant Association - [2/2/2027
Reading and surfing the internet for educational information
I like to keep myself up to date on relevant and educational information about interesting people, sports (athletics) and things that fascinate me.
Timeline
Restaurant Waiter and Server - Just Fish Bar And Grill
09.2023 - Current
General Manager/Accountant - Price Rite Wholesale & Retail Ltd
01.2015 - 12.2017
Accountant - Cosmo Car Rentals Ltd
07.2014 - 12.2014
Data Entry Clerk - Airpak Express Ltd/UPS
04.1998 - 08.2005
Accounting Clerk - Airpak Express Ltd/ United Parcel Services (UPS)
04.1998 - 08.2005
Manager/Accountant - Corporate and Event Catering/Brunches Caterers Ltd
Senior Accounting Clerk - New Lite Windows & Doors
University of Technology, Jamaica - Bachelor of Science, Accounting