Beth Russell
Vermilion,OH
Summary
Driven Full Charge Bookkeeper skilled in bookkeeping, with background in managing accurate financial records and preparing reports. Known for strong analytical skills and ability to improve processes leading to increased efficiency. Demonstrated success in reconciling accounts and ensuring compliance with financial policies. Committed to contributing to team success through hard work and attention to detail. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Charge Bookkeeper
MedExam
Westlake , OH
04.2021 - Current
- Maintained financial records in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Manage and track all finances from start to finish.
- Managed the accounts payable process by coding invoices, preparing checks for payment, and recording payments.
- Performed monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures, including journal entries and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
- Coordinated with vendors and clients to resolve billing and payment issues.
- Helped businesses keep finances in order by managing accounting ledgers and recording journal entries.
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely billing and payment processing.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline bookkeeping processes, increasing efficiency.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
Realtor`
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Amherst , OH
03.1987 - 03.2021
- Advised clients on market trends and local real estate conditions, helping them make informed decisions.
- Developed marketing plans to promote properties for sale, including listing ads in newspapers and websites.
- Coordinated with appraisers, title companies, lenders, home inspectors and other third parties to ensure a successful closing process.
- Negotiated contracts between buyers and sellers to reach agreement on price and terms of sales.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions from start to finish using specialized software programs.
- Assisted clients in obtaining financing options such as mortgages or loans.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries via phone or email regarding available properties.
- Facilitated closing processes between lender, mortgage companies, buyers and sellers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by effectively and swiftly resolving issues.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with owner banks, non-owner banks, attorneys, mortgage lenders and builders.
Full Charge Bookkeeper - Office Manager
Schwarzwald, McNair & Fusco LLP
Cleveland, OH
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintained financial records in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Reviewed and reconciled bank accounts, credit cards, and other general ledger accounts.
- Processed employee expense reports according to company policy and issued repayment.
- Provided support to the executive team regarding special projects, prepared requested reports, and attended staff meetings.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
- Prepared bank reconciliations, managed field audits and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.
- Helped businesses keep finances in order by managing accounting ledgers and recording journal entries.
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely billing and payment processing.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, for review by management.
- Reconciled bank statements to internal accounts monthly, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Coordinated with vendors and clients to resolve billing and payment issues.
- Utilized accounting software (PC Law) to streamline bookkeeping processes, increasing efficiency.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Prepared and processed payroll.
- Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Created and maintained spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days .
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
Full Charge Bookkeeper - Office Manager
G. Curtis Russell DDS, Inc
Vermilion, OH
04.1997 - 04.2017
- Maintained financial records in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Reviewed and reconciled bank accounts, credit cards, and other general ledger accounts.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
- Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
- Managed financial transactions and recordkeeping with precision, ensuring accuracy in ledgers and accounts.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
- Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OHSkills
- General Ledger Management
- Certified in QuickBooks
- Sage50
- MS Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll Processing
- Superior attention to detail
- Account Reconciliation
- Exceptional organization
- Customer Relations
Affiliations
- Former member of the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce
- Board Member of the Vermilion Education Foundation
Accomplishments
- Consistent Office Sales Leader
- Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Sales Club
- GRI Designation
Timeline
Full Charge Bookkeeper
MedExam
04.2021 - Current
Full Charge Bookkeeper - Office Manager
Schwarzwald, McNair & Fusco LLP
01.2019 - 01.2020
Full Charge Bookkeeper - Office Manager
G. Curtis Russell DDS, Inc
04.1997 - 04.2017
Realtor`
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
03.1987 - 03.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Lorain County Community College