Crystal Giecek
Pelahatchie,MS
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting Bookkeeper adept at maintaining accurate financial records, preparing invoices, and overseeing payroll functions. Demonstrates a strong understanding of accounting procedures and tax processes, alongside effective budget management. Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite, contributing to streamlined financial operations. Committed to enhancing efficiency and accuracy in all bookkeeping tasks.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator
Beene & Giecek Construction LLC
Shreveport, LA
07.2011 - Current
- Answered incoming calls and responded to customer inquiries.
- Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Maintained filing system for important documents such as contracts and invoices.
- Updated databases with new employee information, job changes and terminations.
- Performed data entry tasks into computer databases from paper documents.
- Developed spreadsheets to track project progress, budgets and other related data.
- Processed payroll information according to established guidelines.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submission deadlines.
- Designed forms and templates to streamline workflow processes within the organization.
- Improved office organization by developing filing system and customer database protocols.
- Monitored payroll, credit card purchases and invoicing to prevent financial errors.
- Processed payroll and managed employee records, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and service providers to optimize costs and efficiency.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Maintained up-to-date accounts receivable records and coordinated monthly billing activities.
- Processed invoices, payments, and statements in a timely manner.
- Prepared bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers.
- Reconciled financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding bills and payments.
- Generated financial reports for management review on a regular basis.
- Assisted with external audits conducted by accounting firms.
- Developed procedures to improve accuracy of financial data entry processes.
- Reviewed accounts payable ledgers for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders before entering into system for payment processing.
- Performed daily general ledger entries to record financial transactions accurately.
- Assisted with the preparation of month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals.
- Ensured accurate recording of payroll related transactions such as employee benefits deductions, vacation payouts.
- Processed sales tax returns in accordance with state regulations.
- Processed both outgoing and incoming payments and invoices.
- Entered invoices into account software, updated accounts and identified aging balanced ready for collections activities.
- Reconciled expenses and financial records.
- Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents, and invoices.
- Managed accounts accurately through detailed revenue reporting.
- Prepared weekly payroll for team of salaried and hourly employees.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Received payments from customers via cash, check and credit cards to pay company invoices.
- Prepared and issued customer invoices, monitored receivables, and managed collections process.
- Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Processed payroll, calculated wages, deductions, and issued paychecks to employees.
- 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.
Assistant Accounting Clerk
McGee Tax Law PLLC
Jackson, MS
05.2019 - 03.2024
- Assisted with the preparation of financial statements and reports.
- Processed customer payments, reconciled accounts, and prepared bank deposits.
- Audited vendor accounts to ensure accuracy of billing information.
- Provided administrative support to the Accounting department including filing, scanning, photocopying and faxing documents.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding their accounts or transactions made on their behalf.
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- 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.
- Prepared and processed payroll.
- Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
Owner
BCI, Inc.
Shreveport, LA
07.1997 - 07.2011
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Participated in meetings with investors regarding financing options for the company.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Developed and implemented effective accounting policies and procedures.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Maintained accurate records of payroll information including wages, deductions, bonuses.
- Ensured timely payment of invoices from vendors or suppliers according to contractual agreements.
- Oversaw cash flow, controlled costs and financial matters.
- Developed budgets, prepared forecasts and monitored financial deadlines.
- Managed payroll processes, ensuring timely and accurate payment to all employees.
Education
High School Diploma -
BCA High
Shreveport, LA05-1986
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
LSUS
Shreveport, LASkills
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Analysis
Timeline
Assistant Accounting Clerk
McGee Tax Law PLLC
05.2019 - 03.2024
Administrator
Beene & Giecek Construction LLC
07.2011 - Current
Owner
BCI, Inc.
07.1997 - 07.2011
High School Diploma -
BCA High
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
LSUS
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