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Cheryl Leyland

Danbury,New Hampshire

Summary

Bookkeeper with strong technical proficiency and commitment to accuracy in financial data entry and financial record keeping. Experienced working in both accounting-focused and general office settings. Dedicated to conforming with internal policies and standards.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bookkeeper

Owner-Operator
Danbury, NH
04.2023 - Current
  • Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
  • Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Performed month-end closing activities.
  • Provided assistance in preparing tax returns annually.
  • Prepared bank reconciliations, managed field audits and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.
  • 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.
  • Certified and processed payroll, electronic deposits and pay adjustments while distributing checks.
  • Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of new accounting procedures and systems.
  • Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
  • Provided support during external audits by preparing necessary documents and answering inquiries.
  • Reconciled bank statements to internal accounts monthly, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
  • Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
  • Utilized accounting software to streamline bookkeeping processes, increasing efficiency.
  • Processed payroll for employees, including calculating wages, deductions, and issuing payments.
  • Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.

Bookkeeper

H & R Block Tax Services
Lebanon, NH
12.2022 - Current
  • Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders prior to payment processing.
  • Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
  • Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
  • Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
  • Developed internal control procedures to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
  • Performed month-end closing activities.
  • Performed account analysis as required by management.
  • Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
  • Provided assistance in preparing tax returns annually.
  • Managed payroll processing for staff members.
  • Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
  • Prepared bank reconciliations, managed field audits and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.
  • Certified and processed payroll, electronic deposits and pay adjustments while distributing checks.
  • Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
  • Utilized accounting software to streamline bookkeeping processes, increasing efficiency.

Resturant Manager

Dunkin
Lebanon, NH
07.2020 - 12.2022
  • Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests.
  • Established policies for cash handling procedures to maximize security measures.
  • Adhered to all health department regulations regarding food storage and preparation.
  • Supervised and trained staff in customer service, food handling, and safety protocols.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by anticipating guest needs before they arise.
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and evaluation of employees.
  • Analyzed financial statements to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
  • Maintained detailed records of sales transactions and daily shift reports.
  • Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
  • Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
  • Prepared employee schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels during peak periods.
  • Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.

Customer Service Representative

NexRep
Danbury, NH
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Conducted regular follow-up calls with customers after resolving their issues.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
  • Tracked orders from start to finish to ensure timely delivery of goods or services.
  • Identified opportunities for upselling additional products or services based on customer needs.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism when dealing with difficult customers.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, updating databases and generating reports.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
  • Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.

Machine Operator

NH Ball Bearing
Laconia, NH
04.2018 - 02.2020
  • Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
  • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
  • Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
  • Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
  • Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
  • Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
  • Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
  • Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
  • Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
  • Started up, shut down and checked water and wastewater treatment processes.

Data Entry Clerk

Jcs And Associates
Laconia, NH
10.2015 - 06.2018
  • Assisted colleagues with resolving any issues related to data entry operations.
  • Provided support to management staff in regards to data entry processes.
  • Operated various office equipment such as scanners, printers. when required.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information entered into the system.
  • Identified discrepancies between source documents and entered data.
  • Reviewed existing information for accuracy and made necessary corrections.
  • Organized files according to established procedures for easy retrieval later on.
  • Created spreadsheets to track data entries.
  • Prepared summaries of daily work completed for review by supervisors.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of industry trends related to data entry operations.
  • Updated existing records with new or revised information as needed.
  • Verified accuracy and completeness of data entry into the database system.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pinkerton Academy
Derry, NH
06-1986

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Hesser College
Manchester, NH

Skills

  • Quickbooks
  • Bookkeeping Software
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Payroll Administration
  • Financial Recordkeeping
  • Expense Tracking
  • Payroll liability and deductions
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Bank Statement Reconciliation
  • Payroll Processing
  • Tax Preparation
  • Bookkeeping

Timeline

Bookkeeper

Owner-Operator
04.2023 - Current

Bookkeeper

H & R Block Tax Services
12.2022 - Current

Customer Service Representative

NexRep
04.2022 - 09.2022

Resturant Manager

Dunkin
07.2020 - 12.2022

Machine Operator

NH Ball Bearing
04.2018 - 02.2020

Data Entry Clerk

Jcs And Associates
10.2015 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Pinkerton Academy

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Hesser College

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