BRIDGIT LAND
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
20 + years experience in full charge bookkeeping and administration.
Proficient in QuickBooks Pro, MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable
Maxwell Lightning Protection of Florida Company
04.2019 - Current
- Maintain Accounts Receivable by preparing invoices, collecting funds, and preparing deposits
- During the pandemic of 2020 collected in excess of $100K from the year before
- Draft Notice to Owner documents, file Claim of Liens and Notice of Non-Payments for delinquent accounts
- Prepare lien waivers for signature, notarize, and send to customers
- Prepare weekly payroll to include computing and analyzing
- Print checks and schedule direct deposits
- Setup new job files with customer and job information
- Review contracts for signature
- Prepare and email invoices to customers, process payments, and document account updates.
- Submit check deposits and generate cash receipts to record money received.
- Maintain up-to-date customer contact information, enabling effective communication regarding account status and payment inquiries.
- Provide exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries about their account status or billing concerns, building strong, long-lasting relationships.
- Prepare billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and record transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy.
- Use accounting software to reconcile accounts, track income, and generate invoices.
- Contribute to month-end closing procedures by preparing detailed accounts receivable aging reports for management review.
- Make outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs.
- Reduce outstanding account balances through diligent follow-up on overdue invoices and negotiating payment arrangements with clients.
- Respond to inbound inquiries regarding accounts and payments.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure accurate application of payments, credits, and adjustments to client accounts.
- Decrease uncollectible debt by closely monitoring accounts and promptly identifying high-risk customers for management review.
- Maintain strict adherence to company confidentiality policies when handling sensitive financial data and personal information for clients.
- Facilitate dispute resolution between company and clients, fostering positive working relationships while protecting company interests.
- Support cash forecasting initiatives by providing accurate data on outstanding receivables and expected payments from clients.
- Assist in annual audit preparation, ensuring accurate representation of accounts receivable records and compliance with accounting standards.
- Expedite revenue collection by consistently meeting deadlines for generating accurate monthly statements and timely invoice submissions.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Washington Street, LLC
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Drafted letters and other correspondence utilizing Microsoft Word with excellent typing skills and speeds up to 80 words a minute
- Prepared construction budgets and AIA documents to include payment requests for commercial construction projects as well as prepare contracts with subcontractors and function as liaison with county officials to expedite permitting submittals and plan reviews
- Audited commercial tenant accounts regarding lease agreements, updating as necessary to include but not limited to renewals, certificates of insurance, and contact information
- Prepared weekly payroll to include computing, inputting, and analyzing reports for accuracy as well as distributing pay stubs
- Processed new hire paperwork.
- Maintained confidentiality when handling sensitive information, protecting company interests and employee privacy.
- Managed inventory levels for office supplies, reducing waste while guaranteeing availability when needed.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on complex transactions involving financing, zoning, permitting, construction management, and asset disposition activities.
- Managed tenant relations effectively, ensuring high retention rates and timely rent collections.
- Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.
Office / Accounting Manager
Cocoa Expo Sports Center, LLC
07.2000 - 03.2017
- Reconciled bank accounts monthly for 6 entities and 1 personal account, utilizing QuickBooks Pro accounting software
- Prepared AIA documents to include payment requests for a multimillion-dollar sports complex as well as prepare contracts with subcontractors and function as liaison with county officials to expedite permitting submittals and plan reviews
- Analyzed the General Ledgers monthly of each entity and made appropriate Adjusting Journal Entries to correct and maintain the proper flow of the Trial Balance and Chart of Accounts
- Prepared letters and other correspondence utilizing Microsoft Word with excellent typing skills and speeds up to 80 words a minute
- Maintained Accounts Payable for each entity entering those invoices into QuickBooks and prepared checks for signature
- Payroll reporting, to include processing all new hire paperwork and submitting bi-weekly payroll for up to 50 employees to an outsourced vendor.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
Bookkeeper
R.A. Simasek, P.A.
12.1996 - 07.2000
- Reconciled accounts for 45 clients monthly which involved utilizing accounting software and a 10-key calculator
- Gathered documents and information from each client to complete their work
- Prepared financial statements for each client and issued an invoice for payment at the completion of their work each month
- Prepared and filed payroll tax returns for certain clients that required it and assisted the CPA in preparing annual tax returns.
Ships Storekeeper
US Navy
- Front desk manager for transient officer's quarters (BOQ) 1983-1985
- Night crew supervisor in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (Commissary) 1985-1986
- Night crew supervisor, Assistant Sales Floor Manager and Produce Manager in Sigonella, Sicily (Commissary) 1987-1989
- Receiving supervisor and Assistant Sales Floor Supervisor in Orlando, Florida (Commissary) 1989-1991
- Training Records Petty Officer - US Naval Reserve, Orlando, FL 1991-1997.
Education
Rosedale High School
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking
- Computer Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Laser Focus
- NOTARY PUBLIC
Military Commendations
Front desk manager for transient officer's quarters (BOQ) 1983-1985, RECEIVED SAILOR OF THE QUARTER FOR OUTSTANDING DEDICATION AND SERVICE
Night crew supervisor, Assistant Sales Floor Manager and Produce Manager in Sigonella, Sicily (Commissary) 1987-1989, SPECIFICALLY CITED BY COLONEL IRWIN OF NAVRESSO'S COMMAND INSPECTION TEAM FOR THE BEST PRODUCE DEPARTMENT IN ALL MILITARY STORES IN EUROPE AND AS THE ONLY FEMALE PRODUCE MANAGER
Receiving supervisor and Assistant Sales Floor Supervisor in Orlando, Florida (Commissary) 1989-1991, COMMISSARY SAILOR OF THE QUARTER FOR PERIOD JANUARY TO MARCH 1990. NOMINATED FOR NAVAL TRAINING STATION, ORLANDO, SAILOR OF THE QUARTER
Training Records Petty Officer - US Naval Reserve, Orlando, FL 1991-1997, LETTER OF COMMENDATION, COMMANDING OFFICER, FLEET HOSPITAL OPERATIONS AND TRAINING COMMAND (FHOTC), MARINE CORPS BASE, CAMP PENDLETON, CA.
Volunteer Experience
- Boy Scouts of America, Troop 864, St. Cloud, FL, Treasurer, 08/2011, 12/2020
- Orlando Church of Christ, Orlando, FL, Sunday School Teacher, 04/1990
- Orlando Church of Christ, Orlando, FL, Count Team Leader, 01/2013
References
UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Accounts Receivable
Maxwell Lightning Protection of Florida Company
04.2019 - Current
Executive Administrative Assistant
Washington Street, LLC
04.2017 - 04.2019
Office / Accounting Manager
Cocoa Expo Sports Center, LLC
07.2000 - 03.2017
Bookkeeper
R.A. Simasek, P.A.
12.1996 - 07.2000
Rosedale High School
Ships Storekeeper
US Navy
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