Carla Garvin
Pocahontas,AR
Summary
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Family Members
Pocahontas, AR
11.2013 - 09.2023
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Bookkeeper
Smith Implement
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
07.1985 - 03.1994
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
- Performed month-end closing activities.
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Resolved billing discrepancies with vendors or customers promptly.
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, for review by management.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new accounting procedures and systems.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline bookkeeping processes, increasing efficiency.
- Handled sensitive financial information with confidentiality and integrity.
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely billing and payment processing.
- Reconciled bank statements to internal accounts monthly, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
- Conducted month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting.
Administrative Assistant
Trinity Behavioral Health
Warm Springs, Arkansas
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Managed data based system.
- Proofread content for typo-free emails and documentation.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, printed and faxed reports documents.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
Cashier
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
Pocahontas, AR
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had.
- Entered data into the system about customers transactions.
- Operated cash drawer efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash or check.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions.
Bookkeeper
Baltz Equipment and Chevrolet
Pocahontas, AR
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Processed payroll for employees, including calculating wages, deductions, and issuing payments.
- Conducted month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting.
- Handled sensitive financial information with confidentiality and integrity.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Answered the phone, paged requested department, took messages, or provided information.
- Prepared paperwork for customers upon purchasing a vehicle.
Bookkeeper
Ward’s Wrecker Sales
Pocahontas, AR
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
- Processed payroll for employees, including calculating wages, deductions, and issuing payments.
- Managed financial transactions and recordkeeping with precision, ensuring accuracy in ledgers and accounts.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline bookkeeping processes, increasing efficiency.
- Handled sensitive financial information with confidentiality and integrity.
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely billing and payment processing.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Completed and submitted tax forms and returns, workers' comp forms and pension contribution documentation.
- Defined bookkeeping policies and procedures by developing system to account for financial transactions.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new accounting procedures and systems.
Office Assistant
Joe Pace, CPA
Pocahontas, Arkansas
- Greeted visitors, determined their needs and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying documents, and filing paperwork.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information and documents.
- Utilized office equipment such as printers, copiers, and fax machines efficiently.
- Conducted data entry tasks with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
- Collected and entered payment data into system, maintaining complete confidentiality and accuracy.
- Processed and prepared business or government forms.
- Process payroll and payroll tax forms.
- Process sales tax forms.
Education
Associate of Science - Associates Degree in Secretarial Science
Southern Baptist College
Walnut Ridge, AR05-1985
High School Diploma -
Hoxie High School
Hoxie, AR05-1983
Business
Arkansas State University
State University, ARSkills
- Invoice Processing
- Bookkeeping Software (Peachtree)
- Bookkeeping
- Transaction entry
- Accounts Payable
- Ten key calculator
Timeline
Caregiver
Family Members
11.2013 - 09.2023
Bookkeeper
Smith Implement
07.1985 - 03.1994
Administrative Assistant
Trinity Behavioral Health
Cashier
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
Bookkeeper
Baltz Equipment and Chevrolet
Bookkeeper
Ward’s Wrecker Sales
Office Assistant
Joe Pace, CPA
Associate of Science - Associates Degree in Secretarial Science
Southern Baptist College
High School Diploma -
Hoxie High School
Business
Arkansas State University