Debra Keller
Bookkeeping
Texarkana,Arkansas
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented Administrative and Financial Professional with over 30 years in office management, educational finance, and medical administration. Proven ability to manage complex budgets, oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and lead cross-functional teams. Strong background in training, HR support, grant coordination, and insurance administration. Recognized for organizational skills, reliability, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Highly adaptable with excellent communication skills and a commitment to accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
Williams &Company
07.2025 - Current
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
Comptroller
Texarkana Arkansas School District
09.2008 - 06.2025
- Began as a substitute before transitioning to a full-time Business Office Secretary in 2010 and promoted to District Comptroller in July 2022.
- As Comptroller, oversee all accounts receivable and general bookkeeping for the district while supporting daily financial and operational activities.
- Coordinate directly with internal departments and external agencies to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting of all financial transactions.
- Monitor and manage accounts receivable and district bookkeeping across all campuses.
- Serve as State Accounting System Administrator; set up accounts and expense structures for each campus.
- Conduct monthly bank reconciliations for the entire district.
- Assist the Business Manager with the preparation and oversight of the annual district budget.
- Train campus secretaries on financial procedures and systems; provide ongoing support as needed.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal reporting deadlines for financial and grant-related documentation.
- Coordinate and maintain property, fleet, and school board insurance policies.
- Maintain and update Federal Programs data to ensure eligibility for grant funding.
- Support HR functions including employee recordkeeping, onboarding, benefits education, and FMLA coordination.
- Work directly with construction managers on school building projects from planning to completion, ensuring state requirements are met.
Office Manager
Dr. Stephen Brown, MD
03.1987 - 07.2008
- Promoted after 10 years of service from administrative assistant to full Office Manager.
- Managed daily operations of the medical practice, including patient coordination, billing, insurance claims, and administrative tasks.
- Oversaw staff, led office meetings, and supported both front- and back-office functions.
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable; utilized QuickBooks and medical billing software for claim filing, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Processed insurance claims and maintained certification in medical coding and insurance claim management.
- Scheduled surgeries and diagnostic testing; obtained pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as needed.
- Collected patient payments and managed collection of past-due accounts with professionalism.
- Ordered medical and office supplies, ensuring cost-effective inventory management.
- Coordinated and communicated effectively with patients and insurance companies regarding billing, scheduling, and clinical needs.
- Led and organized staff meetings, managed team dynamics, and created a supportive office culture.
Education
High School Diploma -
Texarkana Arkansas School District
Texarkana, AR05.1987
Some College - undefined
Texarkana College
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Acrobat
Leadership
Task Delegation
Team Building
Customer Interaction
Employee Interaction
Deadline Management
Organizational Skills
Administrative Skills
Office Operations
Business Operations
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Accounting
Financial Operations
Federal Programs
Grant Applications
Compliance Reporting
Professional Development
Actively engaged in professional development through hands-on experience and continued training in educational finance, office management, medical administration, state reporting systems, grant coordination, human resources support, and leadership within both public education and private healthcare settings.
Highlighted Accomplishments
- Successfully promoted to District Comptroller after demonstrating exceptional performance, initiative, and leadership within the Texarkana Arkansas School District.
- Led and executed monthly bank reconciliations for the entire district with accuracy and timeliness.
- Trusted administrator of the State Accounting System, maintaining financial integrity and compliance across all campuses.
- Played a key role in developing and monitoring the district's annual budget in collaboration with the Business Manager.
- Coordinated and conducted secretary training across multiple campuses, enhancing workflow consistency and financial accuracy.
- Managed grant-related updates for federal programs, ensuring eligibility and compliance with reporting timelines.
- Provided reliable support to HR by maintaining employee records, conducting onboarding, and educating staff on benefits and FMLA processes.
- Managed all property, fleet, and board insurance accounts, ensuring policies were up to date and payments submitted on time.
- Served as Office Manager in a high-volume medical practice, responsible for insurance claims, coding, and patient account management.
- Demonstrated long-term commitment and reliability with over 20 years of leadership experience in administrative and financial roles.
Educational Finance Experience
Comptroller, Texarkana Arkansas School District, Texarkana, AR, 2008-09-01, 2025-06-30, Began as a substitute before transitioning to a full-time Business Office Secretary in 2010 and promoted to District Comptroller in July 2022. As Comptroller, oversee all accounts receivable and general bookkeeping for the district while supporting daily financial and operational activities., Monitor and manage accounts receivable and district bookkeeping across all campuses., Serve as State Accounting System Administrator; set up accounts and expense structures for each campus., Conduct monthly bank reconciliations for the entire district., Assist the Business Manager with the preparation and oversight of the annual district budget., Train campus secretaries on financial procedures and systems; provide ongoing support as needed., Ensure compliance with state and federal reporting deadlines for financial and grant-related documentation., Coordinate and maintain property, fleet, and school board insurance policies., Maintain and update Federal Programs data to ensure eligibility for grant funding., Support HR functions including employee recordkeeping, onboarding, benefits education, and FMLA coordination., Holds a CASBO Certification (Certified Accounting School Business Association)., Work directly with construction managers on school building projects from planning to completion, ensuring state requirements are met.
Healthcare Administration Experience
Office Manager, Dr. Stephen Brown, MD, Texarkana, TX, 1987-03-01, 2008-07-31, Promoted after 10 years of service from administrative assistant to full Office Manager. Managed daily operations of the medical practice, including patient coordination, billing, insurance claims, and administrative tasks. Oversaw staff, led office meetings, and supported both front- and back-office functions., Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable; utilized QuickBooks and medical billing software for claim filing, reconciliation, and reporting., Processed insurance claims and maintained certification in medical coding and insurance claim management., Scheduled surgeries and diagnostic testing; obtained pre-authorizations and pre-certifications as needed., Collected patient payments and managed collection of past-due accounts with professionalism., Ordered medical and office supplies, ensuring cost-effective inventory management., Coordinated and communicated effectively with patients and insurance companies regarding billing, scheduling, and clinical needs., Led and organized staff meetings, managed team dynamics, and created a supportive office culture.
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Williams &Company
07.2025 - Current
Comptroller
Texarkana Arkansas School District
09.2008 - 06.2025
Office Manager
Dr. Stephen Brown, MD
03.1987 - 07.2008
Some College - undefined
Texarkana College
High School Diploma -
Texarkana Arkansas School District