Bookkeeper with strong technical proficiency and commitment to accuracy in financial data entry and financial record keeping. Experienced working in both accounting-focused and general office settings. Dedicated to conforming with internal policies and standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper/Grant Coordinator
North Country Workforce Partnership
Plattsburgh, NY
03.2022 - Current
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows.
Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
Assists with the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
assists accountant with monthly bank reconciliations.
Perform month-end closing activities with the assistance of accountant
Ensure accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
Review employee expense reports for compliance with company policies.
Generate invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
Resolve billing discrepancies with vendors or customers promptly.
Verifiy accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders prior to payment processing.
Develop strategies to reduce costs while improving efficiency within the accounting department.
Perform basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
Enter deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
Review purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
assists accountant in preparing bank reconciliations and review accounting records for accuracy
Reconcile vendor statements to assist in monthly closings.
Receive and record cash, checks and transfers.
Prepare bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
Match orders with invoices and record required information.
Record debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
Reduce financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation.
Monitor loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
Reconcile computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
Maintain detailed records of all grants awarded, including budget information, timelines, and other relevant documents.
Quickbooks proficient
Teacher Coordinator
Champlain Valley Educational Services-boces
Plattsburgh, New York
12.2000 - 05.2022
Coordinated with school administrators to ensure that all state standards were being met by teachers.
Monitored student performance data to identify trends and determine appropriate interventions for students who need additional assistance.
Conducted monthly meetings with teachers to discuss best practices for teaching and learning.
Collaborated with departments across the district to develop professional development opportunities for staff members.
Cultivated relationships between teachers, parents, and other stakeholders within the community.
Analyzed test results from students throughout the year to measure academic success.
Acted as a liaison between school administration and faculty members when addressing concerns or resolving conflicts.
Supported individual classrooms by providing resources such as books, supplies, equipment.
Collaborated with supervisors to examine effectiveness of program and instruction.
Attended seminars, workshops and conventions to remain current on educational research and statistics impacting educational standards.
Conducted data analysis based on performance scores to develop school improvement plan.
Collaborated with program staff to ensure that grant activities were in compliance with applicable regulations.
Maintained detailed records of all grants awarded, including budget information, timelines, and other relevant documents.
Monitored progress on projects funded through grants and reported any discrepancies or issues to management promptly.
Coordinated the preparation of grant budgets and tracked expenditures against approved budgets.
Analyzed financial statements from grantees for accuracy and completeness of reporting requirements.
Attended conferences, seminars, workshops, webinars related to grants administration.
Responded promptly to inquiries from government agencies concerning pending or approved grants.