I was raised on a farm with cattle, sheep and horses Dad had row crops and I helped him with that as well as helping with the livestock I now have my own little farm which I raise Quarter Horses, been doing some clearing and hopefully get some seeding done and make some hay I also have 4 Australian Shepherds which i used to raise but have retired from that I have had a job probably 95% of my life since i was 12 I retired in May of 2021 but had a major change in my life so now lookin to go back to work
Catherine Schafer
Keosauqua,IA
Summary
Detail-oriented bookkeeper with strong skills in accounts payable, payroll administration, and bank reconciliation. Committed to enhancing financial reporting accuracy and compliance management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
Randy's Plumbing
Cantril, IA
07.2023 - 12.2025
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions efficiently.
- Maintained accurate financial records, reconciled bank statements and credit cards regularly.
- Managed payroll functions, prepared, processed and ensured timely employee payments.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for management review and analysis.
- Assisted in budgeting by tracking expenses against forecasts effectively.
- Implemented bookkeeping software for improved record-keeping accuracy.
- Communicated with vendors regarding invoicing and payment inquiries promptly.
- Supported audits by organizing documentation and preparing necessary reports.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management, prepared and made bank deposits.
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
- Performed month-end closing activities.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
- Resolved billing discrepancies with vendors or customers promptly.
- Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing, and collections.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders prior to payment processing.
- Performed account analysis as required by management.
- Responded to inquiries from IRS, state and other tax authorities to minimize additional interest and penalty charges.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new accounting procedures and systems.
- Handled sensitive financial information with confidentiality and integrity.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline bookkeeping processes, increasing efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Conducted month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting.
- Tracked and reported charitable contributions and grants for nonprofit bookkeeping.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
- Completed and submitted tax forms and returns, workers' comp forms and pension contribution documentation.
- Calculated income and social security tax deductions.
- Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
Education
High School Diploma -
Highland Community School
Riverside, IA05-1977
Skills
- Accounts payable
- Bank reconciliation
- Payroll administration
- Financial reporting
- Bookkeeping software
- Compliance management
- Expense tracking
- Vendor communication
- Audit support & preperation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Confidentiality handling
- General ledger maintenance
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Proficient in adobe software
- General ledger entries
- Quickbooks
- Record preparation
- Tax preparation
- Customer relations
- Bookkeeping
- Data inputting
- Inventory tracking
- Invoice processing
- Cloud accounting
- Microsoft office
- Complaint resolution
- Payroll liability and deductions
Interests
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Randy's Plumbing
07.2023 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
Highland Community School