Cheryl Mitchell
Walterboro,SC
Summary
Experienced office professional with a strong background in accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management. Proficient in various accounting systems such as Peachtree/Timberline, QuickBooks, Premier Construction, and ADP, as well as the Microsoft Office Suite. Committed to maintaining high accounting standards, I am organized, detail-oriented, and strive for excellence in all aspects of work.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
Simmons Irrigation Supply
Walterboro, SC
04.2025 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes efficiently.
- Reconciled bank statements and financial records accurately.
- Prepared monthly financial reports to support decision-making.
- Streamlined invoicing procedures, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
Bookkeeper
Down South Electrical
Summerville, SC
03.2025 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and accurate invoicing.
- Reconciled bank statements with general ledger entries to maintain financial accuracy.
- Developed monthly financial reports to support management decision-making and strategic planning.
- Conducted regular audits of financial data to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Reconciled bank statements on a monthly basis, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Served as main point of contact for all employee expense reimbursement requests, reviewing submissions for compliance with company policies before approving payments.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
Office Manager
Engineered Electrical Solutions LLC
Summerville, SC
12.2021 - Current
- Coordinated facilities management, human resources and payroll.
- Managed accounting invoices and billings, balanced accounts and created financial reports.
- Obtained and reviewed construction insurance information and delivered to contract administrators.
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.
- Explained human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and regulations to each employee.
- Created organized filing system to manage department documents.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Processed payroll for over 20 employees as part of sound human resources and financial management strategies.
- Prepared and submitted permit and business license applications for multiple municipalities.
- Prepared and submitted monthly payment applications and lien waivers via AIA documents.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Crescent Homes
Charleston, SC
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Responsible for managing Accounts Payable activities including processing weekly, monthly, and on demand check runs in excess of $10 million per month
- Process 1099 documents, handles vendor inquiries regarding payments
- Performs all aspects of tasks related to accounts payable, including organizing, coding and entering invoices
- Approve and prepare invoices for payment
- Prepare and process vendor payments for pay period payments
- Prepare and process weekly check requests for permitting and expense reimbursements
- Add new vendors to the accounting system and responsible for maintaining the filing system
- Also responsible for recording customer deposits and manual permit checks from remote locations
- Process and distribute sales agents’ commissions and expense reimbursements
- Other duties as assigned.
Accounts Payable Manager
H & H Constructors, Inc
Fayetteville, NC
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Responsible for managing Accounts Payable staff, processes weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly check runs in excess of $10 million, processes 1099 documents, handles vendor inquiries regarding payments
- Performs all aspects of tasks related to accounts payable, including organizing, coding and entering invoices
- Approve and prepare invoices for payment
- Prepare and process subcontractor payments for pay period payments
- Prepare and process weekly check requests for permitting and expense reimbursements
- Add new vendors to the accounting system and responsible for maintaining the filing system.
Office Administrator
Best Construction Services, Inc
Killeen, Texas
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Performed all aspects of office management, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, filing tax documents, construction billing by AIA documents, and all clerical duties
- Assisted in ordering, care, maintenance, and utilization of department equipment, supplies, and inventories
- Reviewed, calculated, and processed payroll time sheets and employment documents
- Maintained sick and annual leave and other payroll records
- Prepared and distributed close-out documents
- Prepared and distributed bidding plans to subcontractors.
Accounting Clerk
Mac Haik Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Temple, TX
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Perform various administrative tasks including answering telephones, opening and logging mail, greeted clients, and general clerical functions
- Prepare and post financial transactions
- Post accounts receivables; post and process accounts payables
- Manage accounting schedules
- Handle cash and cash related transactions, receipt down payments, issue receipts, and balance petty cash fund
- Prepare bank deposits for entire dealership including the parts and service departments
- Prepare and reconcile billing statements for the parts and service departments.
Accounting Clerk
Good News Plumbing & Gas
Ladson, SC
07.2005 - 04.2011
- Prepared purchasing, travel, and related documents
- Reconciled expense reports
- Answered telephones, opened and logged mail, greeted clients, and performed other clerical functions
- Prepared and posted financial transactions
- Posted accounts receivables; posted and processed accounts payables
- Reconciled entries to financial reporting system reports
- Handled cash and cash related transactions, issued receipts, and balanced cash fund
- Prepared bank deposits
- Assisted in preparation of financial statements such as billings, budgets, and cost reports
- Distributed, calculated, and processed payroll time sheets and employment documents
- Maintained sick and annual leave and other payroll records.
Executive Assistant
Frisch & Associates Construction
Charleston, SC
11.2001 - 07.2005
- Prepared purchasing, travel, and related documents
- Processed payment applications with AIA documents
- Answered telephones, opened and logged mail, greeted clients, and performed other clerical functions
- Assisted in ordering, care, maintenance, and utilization of department equipment, supplies, and inventories
- Reviewed, calculated, and processed payroll time sheets and employment documents
- Maintained sick and annual leave and other payroll records
- Trained employees performing related work
- Prepared and distributed close-out documents
- Prepared and distributed bidding plans to subcontractors.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05-2025
High School Diploma -
St Johns High School
Johns Island, SC06-1988
Skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Quickbooks
- Financial recordkeeping
- General ledger management
- Bank statement reconciliation
- Accounts payable
- Payroll processing
Additional Information
Notary Public
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Simmons Irrigation Supply
04.2025 - Current
Bookkeeper
Down South Electrical
03.2025 - Current
Office Manager
Engineered Electrical Solutions LLC
12.2021 - Current
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Crescent Homes
06.2020 - 11.2021
Accounts Payable Manager
H & H Constructors, Inc
04.2018 - 06.2019
Office Administrator
Best Construction Services, Inc
06.2016 - 06.2017
Accounting Clerk
Mac Haik Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
11.2014 - 06.2016
Accounting Clerk
Good News Plumbing & Gas
07.2005 - 04.2011
Executive Assistant
Frisch & Associates Construction
11.2001 - 07.2005
High School Diploma -
St Johns High School
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Trident Technical College