Bridget Fontenot
Golden,CO
Summary
Professional financial specialist with robust experience in managing accounts and financial records. Demonstrates strong ability to collaborate within teams and adapt to changing business needs while consistently achieving results. Skilled in accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, and reconciliation. Known for reliability, efficiency, and strategic problem-solving in financial operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
Off Your Plate
Denver, CO
05.2020 - Current
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and accurate financial records.
- Reconciled bank statements and general ledger accounts, maintaining precise financial data integrity.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures, improving efficiency in month-end closing activities.
- Developed and maintained financial reports for management, enhancing decision-making capabilities.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
- Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
- Generated detailed financial reports for management review, facilitating informed decisionmaking.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Ryno Investments
Arvada, CO
01.2021 - 12.2025
- Processed invoices accurately, ensuring timely payments to vendors.
- Managed vendor relationships, addressing inquiries and resolving discrepancies.
- Reconciled accounts payable transactions, maintaining financial integrity and accuracy.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities, ensuring compliance with accounting policies.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in invoice processing workflows.
- Trained new staff on accounts payable procedures and best practices for efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of accounts payable records to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
- Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Facilitated dispute resolution between company departments and vendors regarding payment issues or discrepancies in invoicing.
- Contributed to year-end closing process by ensuring all outstanding payables were accurately recorded and settled promptly.
- Updated vendor information regularly, ensuring accurate contact details and banking information for prompt payments.
- Improved cash flow management by negotiating favorable payment terms with suppliers.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sports Science
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NCSkills
- Quickbooks
- Bookkeeping
- Invoice processing
- Bank statement reconciliation
- Vendor relationships
- Financial records and reporting
- Handling confidential materials
- Proficient in adobe software
- Microsoft office
- Data entry
- Payroll preparation and processing
- Bill payment and recordkeeping
- Proactive and Self-motivated
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Ryno Investments
01.2021 - 12.2025
Bookkeeper
Off Your Plate
05.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sports Science
University of North Carolina At Greensboro