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Bill Versluis
Independence,IA
Summary
Dynamic business leader with a proven track record at Bill's Pizza & Smokehouse, excelling in relationship management and operational efficiency. Achieved financial growth through strategic planning and effective budget oversight, while enhancing customer satisfaction and fostering a high-performing team. Skilled in business development and inventory control, driving success in competitive markets. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Bill Versluis Bookkeeping
Bill Versluis
05.2025 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- QuickBooks online certified.
- QuickBooks payroll certifed.
Bookkeeper
Bill's Pizza & Smokehouse
09.1997 - 04.2023
- Assisted with data entry into accounting software to maintain accurate financial records.
- Supported bank reconciliations by gathering necessary documentation and verifying transactions.
- Learned basic bookkeeping principles to contribute effectively to daily operations.
- Organized invoices and receipts for efficient filing and retrieval processes.
- Adapted quickly to new tools and processes, ensuring smooth workflow integration.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Enhanced cash flow management through timely invoicing and collection of outstanding receivables.
- Generated detailed financial reports for management review, facilitating informed decisionmaking.
- Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Supported strategic business growth by analyzing financial trends and providing insights.
- Maintained compliance with tax laws, ensuring timely filing of all required documents.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Increased transparency in financial reporting, updated stakeholders with regular budget forecasts.
- Input financial data and produced reports using [Software].
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Owner/Manager
Bill's Pizza & Smokehouse
05.1997 - 09.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Expanded business into new markets, catering and deliver.
- Optimized supply chain operations, negotiating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Enhanced product quality by instituting rigorous quality control procedures, resulting in fewer customer complaints.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
Manager of Operations
Pizza Hut
06.1991 - 04.1997
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure elements.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by ensuring prompt resolution of issues and concerns.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for staff members.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives, reducing overall operational expenses without compromising service quality.
Education
Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IAHigh School Diploma -
Jesup Community School
Jesup, IA05-1986
Skills
- Relationship management
- Effective relationship management
- Effective verbal communication
- Operational efficiency management
- Long-term planning
- Project estimating
- Budget oversight
- Business development
- Business management
- Strategic business marketing
- Financial performance analysis
- Inventory control
- Small business management
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteTimeline
Bill Versluis Bookkeeping
Bill Versluis
05.2025 - Current
Bookkeeper
Bill's Pizza & Smokehouse
09.1997 - 04.2023
Owner/Manager
Bill's Pizza & Smokehouse
05.1997 - 09.2022
Manager of Operations
Pizza Hut
06.1991 - 04.1997
Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Hawkeye Community College
High School Diploma -
Jesup Community School