Catherine M. Thomas
Snow Camp,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented bookkeeper proficient in QuickBooks, Taxwise, and Excel software, with a proven track record of executing bookkeeping tasks for smaller corporations. Demonstrates the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new accounting methods and procedures, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting. Possesses excellent accounting skills complemented by keen attention to detail, consistently contributing to the financial health and operational success of organizations. Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy while fostering positive relationships with clients and team members.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
J&J Accounting Services Inc.
02.2021 - Current
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations for 25 clients to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures. Ensuring all employees were paid promptly and correctly.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Prepared insurance audits for 5 clients by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately to the insurance companies.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
- Helped get over 300 tax return prepared.
Adjunct Instructor / Animal Care Instructor
Alamance Community College
08.2017 - 07.2022
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and educational tools.
- Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
- Used technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
- Promoted active learning by encouraging class participation and hands-on experiences during lessons.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
- Managed classroom effectively to maintain a positive learning environment for all students.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles, resulting in better understanding for all students.
- Submitted daily class roster to accurately maintain attendance records.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experience beyond the classroom setting. ex. animal shelter, farms, grooming facilities
Customer Service Specialist Part Time
Burlington Animal Services
09.2018 - 01.2019
- First point of contact that the public has with the organization and handles daily office and administrative tasks.
- Developed rapport with customers, fostering long-term relationships and repeat business. Engages potential adopters in conversations to determine lifestyle, wants, needs, and motivations for adopting a pet.
- Input client/animal information into computer system.
- Scheduled medical appointments for the animals.
- Handled escalated calls calmly, finding resolutions that satisfied both the company and the customer''s needs.
- Took inventory of supplies and refilled as necessary.
- Greeted clients and took their animals to correct holding facility waiting to surgery and then bring them back out when time for pick up.
- Handled payments and paperwork for the adoptions of animals
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across weekend and holiday shifts.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Creates, updates, and otherwise maintains records, both physical and electronic, so that information including animal description, ownership, medical care, and history are up to date at all times.
Teacher's Assistant Or Instructional Assistant
Alamance Burlington Schools Grove Park Elementary School
08.1986 - 06.2016
- Contributed to a more organized classroom setting by maintaining accurate records on student attendance, assignments, and progress reports.
- Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
- Supported 2 to 3 lead teachers in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Facilitated activities in small groups in 2 to 3 classroom every year to reinforce concepts taught by class teachers.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Monitored 23 to 27 students behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Technical College of Alamance
Graham, NC08.1986
Skills
- Quick books (desktop and online), Microsoft Excel, Accounting and bookkeeping, Payroll processing, liability and deductions, Tax preparation, Adaptability and flexibility, Expense tracking, Customer relations, Audit preparation, Bank reconciliation, Data inputting, Computer Skills, Multitasking
- Clerical, copier, phones, classroom instruction, computers, Google doc, smart boards, good with animals, took care of a diabetic child at elementary school, cleaned and sanitized most animal cages in the animal care program, worked with and handled multiple animals species
Accomplishments
- Implemented new software migrated most of our clients from QuickBooks desktop to Online
- Went from just helping part time preparing tax documents to being the office manager in 4 years.
- When my boss lost her eyesight due to Macular I became her eyes and have been holding company together this past year and doing tax returns with her.
Certification
- Trustworthy
- Detail oriented
- Adaptable and flexible
- Patient and reliable
- Data entry
- Quick learner
- Animal shelter volunteer
- Fostering experience
- Behavior modification
- Restraint on multiple species of animals
- CPR certification
- Diabetic Care Manager
- Animal lover
- Certified Teacher Assistant
- Handled multiple species of animals
Timeline
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
J&J Accounting Services Inc.
02.2021 - Current
Customer Service Specialist Part Time
Burlington Animal Services
09.2018 - 01.2019
Adjunct Instructor / Animal Care Instructor
Alamance Community College
08.2017 - 07.2022
Teacher's Assistant Or Instructional Assistant
Alamance Burlington Schools Grove Park Elementary School
08.1986 - 06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Technical College of Alamance