Denise Selby
Bookkeeper
Pahrump,NV
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
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Cowgirl Trappings
Pahrump, NV
01.2023 - Current
- Online western accessory store
- Maintained current store, product, and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Maintained relationships and followed up with customers.
Self Employed Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Self Employed
Pahrump, NV
01.2023 - Current
- Maintain accurate financial data in Quickbooks Online for clients
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Defined bookkeeping policies and procedures by developing system to account for financial transactions.
- Helped businesses keep finances in order by managing accounting ledgers and recording journal entries.
- Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
- Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
- Prepared and processed payrolls.
- Calculated income and social security tax deductions.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Analyzed financial transactions, assigning to specific accounts.
Wrangler
Cowboy Trail Rides
Red Rock Canyon, NV
08.2021 - Current
- Instrumental in creating fun and memorable riding experience for guests
- Closely monitored and recorded behavior and health of horses and livestock.
- Drove trucks and tractors to distribute feed to animals.
- Checked in with over 30 day trip guests to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Led 1000's of ranch guests on daily trail rides over the last 2 1/2 years.
Small Business Owner
Denise Selby Ceramics
Mountain Center, CA
01.2015 - 04.2020
- Successfully created wholesale production pottery business
- Designed detailed business plans to outline finances, goals and operations of company.
- Monitored financial objectives and prepared budgets according to projections.
- Photographed products for sale and posted pictures online to increase visibility and showcase current product availability.
- Researched similar businesses to determine competitive advantages.
- Obtained financing to fund expenses for retail space, office equipment and hiring employees.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Analyzed internal processes and implemented procedural or policy changes to improve operations.
- Studied business laws to comply with legal and administrative requirements.
- Met with service vendors or product suppliers to facilitate delivery.
- Trained, coached and mentored employees to facilitate safety and consistent quality of work.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Hotel Manager
Strawberry Creek Bunkhouse
Idyllwild, CA
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Hotel day manager responsible for reservations, overseeing housekeeping, attending to guests
- Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services for hardship cases.
- Inspected hotel rooms and public spaces to determine cleanliness and need for room updates.
- Oversaw reservations received from direct calls and provided room availability information.
- Assisted guests at check-in, providing information on various services within hotel.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Responded to and resolved guest issues or complaints.
- Verified customer credit to establish payment method for accommodations.
- Input and confirmed reservations for guests.
- Explained how TV remote, heating/cooling, WiFi access and locks worked to hotel guests.
- Gave clear directions to local museums, restaurants and places of interest to patrons.
- Advised housekeeping staff of rooms vacated and ready for cleaning.
- Delivered exceptional service to every customer through active engagement, effective listening and well-developed interpersonal skills.
Bookkeeper
Idyllwild Town Crier
Idyllwild, CA
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records
- 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.
- Prepared bank reconciliations, managed field audits and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Analyzed financial transactions, assigning to specific accounts.
- Documented transaction details to track and manage financial data.
- Reconciled vendor statements to assist in monthly closings.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Handled bi-weekly payroll services for 15 employees.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Compiled current budget data from estimated revenues, expenses and prior budgets.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Prepared and processed payrolls.
- Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
- Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
Education
BS - Business Management
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- QuickBooks Online
- Recordkeeping
- Superior attention to detail
- Data Entry
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Complaint resolution
- Account retention
- Dependable and Responsible
- Maintains confidentiality
- Professional and mature
- Experience in remote work
- Customer Relations
- Vendor Management
- Quickbooks
- A/P and A/R
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Invoice Processing
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Expense Tracking
- Account Reconciliation
- Payroll Liability and Deductions
- Superior Attention to Detail
- Bookkeeping
- Bank Reconciliation
Timeline
Owner - Cowgirl Trappings
01.2023 - Current
Self Employed Bookkeeper/Office Manager - Self Employed
01.2023 - Current
Wrangler - Cowboy Trail Rides
08.2021 - Current
Small Business Owner - Denise Selby Ceramics
01.2015 - 04.2020
Hotel Manager - Strawberry Creek Bunkhouse
04.2014 - 03.2015
Bookkeeper - Idyllwild Town Crier
04.2013 - 04.2014
University of Phoenix - BS, Business Management