Ashley Guthrie
Pittsfield,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Bookkeeper with 16 years of experience in financial data entry and record keeping across accounting and office environments. Committed to accuracy and adherence to internal policies while supporting organizational goals. Experience includes nurturing child development in educational and daycare settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
St. Mary School
Mount Sterling, Illinois
04.2018 - Current
- Maintained accurate financial records for school transactions and accounts.
- Processed payroll and employee reimbursements in a timely manner.
- Managed vendor invoices and tracked payment schedules effectively.
Day Care Provider
Self
Pittsfield, Illinois
06.2010 - 04.2018
- Developed daily lesson plans to promote emotional and intellectual growth.
- Supervised children during playtime and structured activities for safety.
- Assisted children with personal hygiene and meal preparation routines.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's progress and needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for children's activities.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Sanitized toys and equipment on a daily basis to maintain cleanliness standards.
Meat Packing Plant
Cargill
Beardstown, Illinois
05.2006 - 04.2010
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team performance and outcomes.
- Coordinated with diverse coworkers to meet goals and resolve product and service issues.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfill project objectives and adhere to deadlines.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Cashier/Assistant Manager
Amoco
Pittsfield, IL
11.1999 - 08.2006
- Supervised cashier operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Trained new employees on customer service and cash handling procedures.
- Processed payments from customers using various payment methods such as credit cards or cash.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and resolved payment issues effectively.
- Assisted customers with questions, complaints, and issues regarding their purchases or accounts.
- Performed duties of a cashier when needed during peak periods or staff shortages.
- Conducted daily cash audits to maintain accurate financial records.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated stock replenishment efforts.
- Collaborated with store management to improve operational efficiency.
- Implemented promotional displays to enhance product visibility and sales.
- Identified potential theft risks within the store environment by monitoring suspicious activity.
Education
Pittsfield High School
Pittsfield, ILSkills
- Payroll administration
- Invoice management
- Account reconciliation
- Bank statement reconciliation
- Bookkeeping principles
- Financial reporting
- Financial analysis
- Bookkeeping software
- Time tracking
- Expense tracking
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Exceptional organization
- Client relationship management
Certification
- Food service manager
- CPR/First aide
Affiliations
- I currently serve as a pageant director for a local pageant.
- Serve as a pageant judge in Missouri.
- I am on the community club board.
- I volunteer at various fundraisers within the school.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bookkeeper
St. Mary School
04.2018 - Current
Day Care Provider
Self
06.2010 - 04.2018
Meat Packing Plant
Cargill
05.2006 - 04.2010
Cashier/Assistant Manager
Amoco
11.1999 - 08.2006
Pittsfield High School