Kara Johnson
Bookkeeper/Accountant
Chicago,IL
Summary
Offers 12 years of Bookkeeping/Accounting experience with a diverse background in many industries, including construction and retail. I have solid skills in handling and documenting financial transactions, maintaining and reconciling accounts, preparation of financial statements, journal entry adjustments, and payroll procedures. I bring a positive hard-working demeanor, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff Accountant + HR Liason
Structures Construction LLC
Chicago, IL
11.2019 - Current
- Provide comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, payroll taxes, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliation and year-end procedures
- Assist PM's with internal job numbers, contract requirements, billings, cost reports and change order updates
- Prepare and track Subcontractor's lien waivers, certified payrolls, and COIs and credit applications
- HR Liaison to help with new hires, employee benefits, company policies and compliance announcements
Accounting Bookkeeper (Client)
The Alley Stores
Chicago , IL
02.2017 - Current
- Maintain monthly bookkeeping for multiple business accounts and owner's personal account
- Gather monthly sales reports to calculate and submit sales tax filings
- Review of employee time-sheets, running of payroll and reviewing W-4 and new hire forms for new employees and payroll set-up
- Reconciliation of accounts, prepare financial statements to review with owner on a monthly basis
- Year-end tax procedures including 1099 processing, trial balance review and preparation of financial statements for owner and CPA review
Accounting Manager
Lillie's Q Sauces and Rubs, LLC
Chicago, IL
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Process customer invoices and retail sales, accounts payable and journal entries regarding inventory adjustments and accrual accounting
- Managing and reconciling A/R accounts and collection involving $200K monthly sales
- Review and approval of extensive distributor deductions, damage claims and shipping logs
- Running of various monthly reports for review with President to cut cost and increase profit margins
Accountant
Porcelli Accounting LLC
Chicago, IL
12.2015 - 10.2018
- Managed over 20 companies with daily bookkeeping transactions, payroll processing and documentation
- Performed monthly bank and account reconciliation, monthly accrual journal entries, general ledger monthly reviews
- Prepared financial reports on monthly, quarterly and yearly basis that assisted CPA with financial review and year-end tax preparation
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
Bookkeeper/Assistant to Owner
Leading Edge Finance Corporation
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Managed all bookkeeping and banking transactions for 10 separate company entities involving real estate and aviation
- Organized confidential tenant information and processed tenant account receivables
- Assisted owner with various office procedures, filings and assignments, website development and marketing strategies
Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
Gordon Rappold & Miller LLC
Chicago, IL
06.2009 - 12.2013
- Managed billing department, accounts receivables and all bookkeeping records
- Assisted with payroll processing, office managerial tasks regarding human resources, office procedures and schedules
- Provided monthly reports regarding attorney compensation, financials and revolving lines of credit
- Receptionist and secretarial assistance for all lawyers of firm
Education
Certified Accounting Paraprofessional License -
National Association of Certified Bookkeepers
12.2017 - 12.2018
Accounting Associate Certificate -
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL 01.2022 - Current
Affiliations
Member of the National Bookkeepers Association
Timeline
Accounting Associate Certificate -
Oakton Community College
01.2022 - Current
Staff Accountant + HR Liason
Structures Construction LLC
11.2019 - Current
Accounting Manager
Lillie's Q Sauces and Rubs, LLC
10.2018 - 10.2019
Certified Accounting Paraprofessional License -
National Association of Certified Bookkeepers
12.2017 - 12.2018
Accounting Bookkeeper (Client)
The Alley Stores
02.2017 - Current
Accountant
Porcelli Accounting LLC
12.2015 - 10.2018
Bookkeeper/Assistant to Owner
Leading Edge Finance Corporation
12.2013 - 12.2014
Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
Gordon Rappold & Miller LLC
06.2009 - 12.2013