Cynthia Wilen
Belle Fourche,SD
Summary
As an Office Manager, utilizing my 7+ years of experience in managing a busy office, and as a seasoned entrepreneur from developing a bookkeeping business, I consider myself well educated, experienced, and have the required skills to manage, run, and operate The Granite Group, LLC. On a daily basis. The Granite Group, LLC was created in 2021 to perform as a small business completing Federal Contracts.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
President, Owner and Manager
The Granite Group, LLC
Belle Fourche, SD
12.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: The Granite Group, LLC was created in 2021 to perform as a small business completing Federal Contracts
- I have developed a successful business plan and currently execute the daily and weekly tasks to continue to be successful in the goals I and my team have established
- Daily, I manage and direct a small team, which I have instituted to research projects, estimate projects, submit bids and proposals, and ultimately fully direct projects
- I keep my interests in the day-to-day functions of the business and manage the financial team that keeps the monies in order to properly be a successful business
- I have full ultimate managerial and supervisory control over the employees who possess the required licensees and technical expertise at The Granite Group, LLC
- I monthly have my staff create reports to discuss project reports and direct any necessary actions
- I am directly responsible for ensuring that the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable are completed on time and accurately
- All business decisions are approved by me after consideration by my leadership team
- The Granite Group, LLC was created in 2021 to perform as a small business completing Federal Contracts
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
Bookkeeper
Firefly Builders
Belle Fourche, SD
01.2019 - 01.2020
- I worked as a temporary employee helping the office staff with managing the books and assisting correcting the books due to a mid-year switch in programs
- Upon completion of the book correction and organization I completed my tasks for that time
- 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.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
Self-Employed Bookkeeper
CW Bookkeeping
Belle Fourche, SD
03.2002 - 02.2013
- After beginning my own business, I provided bookkeeping as a service to multiple clients
- For each client, the service was tailored to meet their individual needs
- I did taxes, billing, accounts payable, and payroll among other small office tasks
- 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.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Enhanced cash flow management through timely invoicing and collection of outstanding receivables.
- Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency.
Law Office Manager
Day, Morris and Schreiber Law Offices
Belle Fourche, SD
09.1997 - 07.2004
- As the office manager, I was tasked with overseeing the day-to-day operations within the office, personnel issues and managing a small team of employees
- In addition, I reviewed the entry of data by those employees, presented finance reports to attorneys, assisted in client relations and was solely responsible for Accounts Receivables
- Shouldered administrative duties for legal staff such as scheduling, filing, responding to inquiries and answering phones.
- Implemented a system for tracking case progress, resulting in improved oversight of workload distribution among attorneys.
- Streamlined billing processes by adopting automated software solutions that reduced manual data entry requirements and improved accuracy of invoicing records.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational techniques.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for [Number] employees.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woonsocket School Districe
Woonsocket, SD05-1997
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Budget management
- Process improvement
Timeline
President, Owner and Manager
The Granite Group, LLC
12.2021 - Current
Bookkeeper
Firefly Builders
01.2019 - 01.2020
Self-Employed Bookkeeper
CW Bookkeeping
03.2002 - 02.2013
Law Office Manager
Day, Morris and Schreiber Law Offices
09.1997 - 07.2004
High School Diploma -
Woonsocket School Districe