Barbara Spurgeon
7545 Harris Parkway Apt 2410,TX
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with extensive experience at Kinder Morgan, Inc., excelling in bank reconciliation and financial reporting. Proven track record of streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and maintaining superior attention to detail. Adept at utilizing advanced accounting software and fostering strong customer relations to drive organizational success.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Bookkeeper
Mike Talambas, CPA
Arlington, TX
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes efficiently.
- Reconciled bank statements to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared monthly financial statements and reports for review.
- Assisted in maintaining client records in accounting software platforms.
Accounting Assistant
Kinder Morgan, Inc
Altamont, UT
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Processed invoices and managed accounts payable functions efficiently.
- Maintained accurate financial records using advanced accounting software.
- Assisted in monthly reconciliation of bank statements and general ledger accounts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of financial reports.
- Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
- Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
- Identified and resolved internal accounting variances, promoting data accuracy.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new software tools and accounting practices, ensuring continued professional development and growth.
- Assisted in annual budget preparation, ensuring accurate data entry and analysis for informed decisionmaking.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
Accountant Special Projects Receivables
XTO
Fort Worth, TX
02.2014 - 09.2018
- Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align forecasts.
- Maintained general ledger accounts, performing reconciliations to support financial reporting processes.
- Implemented process improvements in invoicing procedures, reducing discrepancies and enhancing efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive reports for management review, providing insights into financial performance trends.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
Cashier Trainer
Handy Dan Hardware Store
Stafford, TX
- Trained new cashiers for new store build, including point-of-sale systems and customer service protocols.
- Developed training materials and conducted workshops to enhance team performance.
- Mentored staff in efficient transaction processing and inventory management techniques.
- Implemented best practices for cash handling, reducing discrepancies during audits.
- Evaluated cashier performance, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with management to streamline checkout processes, improving customer satisfaction.
- Facilitated ongoing training sessions to ensure compliance with store policies and procedures.
- Led initiatives to enhance product knowledge among cashiers, boosting upselling efforts.
- Trained new employees by providing knowledge of specific store tasks, policies and goals.
- Reduced errors in transactions by providing clear instructions and hands-on demonstrations of proper cash handling techniques.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Evaluated employee performance, offering constructive feedback and recognizing top performers through regular assessments.
- Operated POS system to complete cash, credit and check transactions.
- Collaborated with management to identify areas for improvement, leading to better-targeted training efforts.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning of shifts to verify correct amounts and sufficient available change.
- Encouraged open dialogue between trainers and trainees through regular check-ins and discussions about any difficulties faced during the learning process.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies and security practices regarding payment and exchanges.
- Promoted a positive work environment by addressing cashier concerns and providing solutions to workplace challenges.
- Completed opening and closing procedures by disarming alarms, turning electronic systems on or off and straightening out check-out shelves.
- Managed break board to keep track of breaks for cashiers and front-end employees.
- Streamlined cashier onboarding process, resulting in reduced training time and faster integration into the team.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Baylor University
Waco, TX05-1979
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Invoice processing
- Payroll processing
- Accounts receivable management
- Cash flow management
- Month-end closing procedures
- GAAP
- Tax preparation
- Project accounting
- Revenue recognition
- Cost accounting
- Internal controls implementation
- Expense tracking
- QuickBooks proficiency
- Nonprofit accounting
- Accounts payable management
- General ledger maintenance
- Financial statement preparation
- Accounting software integration
- Year-end closing procedures
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts receivable
- Exceptional organization
- Customer relations
- Bank statement reconciliation
- Accounts payable
- Data inputting
- Advanced computer skills
- General ledger entries
- General ledger management
- Audit preparation
- Account reconciliation
- Project management
- Time tracking
- Confidential document control
- Financial reporting
- Superior attention to detail
- MS office expert
- Bookkeeping
- Analytical reasoning
- Financial recordkeeping
- Accounting
- SAP
- Quickbooks
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Vendor management
Timeline
Contract Bookkeeper
Mike Talambas, CPA
01.2024 - 04.2024
Accounting Assistant
Kinder Morgan, Inc
05.2019 - 06.2021
Accountant Special Projects Receivables
XTO
02.2014 - 09.2018
Cashier Trainer
Handy Dan Hardware Store
Bachelor of Science - Education
Baylor University