Diane Bates
Urbana,IL
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Detail oriented in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration, and payroll. Ability to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy, and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
Elks Lodge 2497
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for multiple checking accounts.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Established QuickBooks Desktop accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- QuickBooks Online accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
Office Manager
Willis Computing Specialists
04.2008 - 12.2016
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
Transit Bus Operator
Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit
12.2016 - Current
- Maintain an Illinois Driver's license with Commercial Drivers License. And continued to maintained compliance with the Illinois Department of Transportation and their requirements for over 25 years
- Adhering to strict safety regulations and guidelines.
- Follow company policies and procedures and maintained compliance with standards.
- Greet customers with friendliness and professionalism, engaging in conversation to build rapport.
- Developed strong relationships with regular passengers, fostering a sense of trust and reliability with our transit system.
- Have earned safety pins for every year of service.
- I am also a line instructor
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
11.1998 - 05.2019
- Maintained IL driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels and cleanliness.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- I earned 22 years of safety pins
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Parkland College
Champaign, IL2027
Skills
- Financial Records and Processing
- General Ledger Updates
- Profit and Loss Statements
- Account Reconciliation
- Payroll Processing
- QBO Expertise
- Office Excel
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, 365)
Additional Information
I am a part of the Wage and Policy Committee at Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District
I am a member of the Elks Lodge in Savoy, IL and also part of the Auxiliary Committee.
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Elks Lodge 2497
08.2022 - Current
Transit Bus Operator
Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit
12.2016 - Current
Office Manager
Willis Computing Specialists
04.2008 - 12.2016
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
11.1998 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Business Management
Parkland College
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