DONELLE K. BOWERS
Pickerington,OH
Summary
To obtain a challenging position to utilize bookkeeping/accounting skills Qualification: Detail oriented, strong work ethic, self-motivated, team player. PC literate, word processing, and bookkeeping/accounting skills, supervisory and organizational skills. Focused Accounting professional with 20+ years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity. Proven track record of developing accurate spreadsheets and delivering organized reports with Oracle. Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Bowers Express Courier Service
2016.11 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Collaborated closely with dispatchers to ensure timely deliveries and address any issues that arose during transport.
- Safely transported goods to customers, adhering to strict deadlines and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections by checking fluids, examining engine for corrosion and inspecting interior and exterior of vehicle for damage.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo in a safe and efficient manner, minimizing risk of damage to goods.
- Reviewed transportation and shipping papers to verify accuracy of inventory counts.
- Utilized pallet jacks and dolly to assist with loading and unloading of products at warehouses and retailer.
Duty Aide (Study Hall)
Pickerington High School North
2024.08 - 2024.10
- Contributed to the development of a positive school culture by actively participating in training sessions and staff meetings.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Supported emergency preparedness efforts by assisting with drills, maintaining knowledge of safety protocols, and ensuring students'' understanding of procedures.
- Contributed to a positive school atmosphere by fostering strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Maintained accurate attendance records to ensure compliance with state regulations and support student success.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to continuously improve skills as a School Aide.
- Oversaw students in classroom to monitor, enforce rules, and support students if they needed help in their assignments.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
Accounting Clerk
Residence Inn/Courtyard of Easton
2018.02 - 2020.12
- All Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable for both hotels
- Reconciled hotel activity on a daily basis
- Processed and posted journal entries for departments including reclass entries and/or chargebacks
- Researched and processed refunds and billing errors for guest
- Audit monthly hotel inventory
- Random and monthly audits of mangers/front desk/restaurant staff with cash drawers
- Bank reconciliations for credit card transactions
- Tracked cash receipts and petty cash expenditures and prepared daily cash deposits
- Trained new managers on cash deposits and procedures
- Coordinated with hotel managers on special projects
- Helped Front Desk Clerks check-in/check-out guest.
Corporate Banking Coordinator/Corporate Accounting Bookkeeper
McDonalds Accounting Center
2011.03 - 2016.11
- Daily/Weekly/Monthly balancing of Bank Statement to Oracle
- Booking US Exchange differences on US bank account
- Bank reconciliations for 14 accounts which 5 were McDonald’s major bank accounts
- Fund accounts for payment cycles (EDI, Management/Staff payroll, Crew Payroll and Marketing as needed
- Process and posted journal entries submitted by corporate departments including reclass entries and/or chargebacks
- Perform monthly analysis of assigned accounts and other duties associated with reconciliation.
Amex Processor
American Express
2007.07 - 2011.03
- Processed statements for over 3500 cardholders
- Recode and reclassification of expenses
- Apply receipt of checks for personal expense reimbursement
- Email distribution of monthly expense reports to cardholder
- Email distribution of delinquent notifications
- Verify necessary receipts and approvals on returning expense reports
- Research AmEx inquiries or questions and resolve problems
- Assist with internal and external audits
- Back up Purchasing Card (Company MasterCard Program).
Night Auditor
Crown Plaza formally Marriott North
2007.01 - 2007.08
- Printing, balancing, auditing, and running various hotel reports properly and on time
- Responsible for checking guests into and out of the hotel
- Post charges to guestrooms, verifies credit cards, balances bank at the end of the shift
- Distributes information to guests in a timely manner
- Assists in rectifying guest's questions and concerns.
Accounting Assistant/Custom Compliance
Techneglas Inc
2003.07 - 2006.06
- Process all customer invoices, credit memos, accounts receivable and payables using Peachtree accounting
- Update selling price changes and rebate programs for correct payments
- Reviews information submitted by custom brokers for accuracy
- Maintains POA (power of attorney) between all brokers, sub-brokers, and the company
- Ensures compliance with all customs regulations
- Coordinates custom activities for our Columbus-OH, Perrysburg-OH, and Pittston-Pennsylvania plants
- Daily contact with customers, brokers, and our parent company in Japan.
Sales Engineer/Maintenance Engineer Secretary
2000.07 - 2003.07
- Typing/distribution of weekly and monthly reports
- Filing/distribution of customer claim correspondence
- Generation of monthly field performance reports
- Preparation of charts and graphs for presentations
- Maintained records as outlined in the ISO system
- Updated and corrected employee’s time and attendance in Stripe Lightning
- Updated employee job data and personal data in People Soft.
Operations Manager
Zero Casualties Apparel
1998.08 - 2000.05
- Manage, direct and coordinate activities and operations of corporate office and New York showroom
- Handled all correspondences, issues, requests, and customer/reps needs
- Plan, budget, and monitor operating expenses for offices, shows, meetings, and events
- Assist in creating policies, practices, and procedures, which insure hiring, orientation, training, and development for the entire organization
- Create and oversee a corporate calendar for all events, meetings, apparel trade shows, seasonal ship dates, and other deadlines
- Manage corporate assets such as furniture, computers, and samples in accordance with company policies
- Scheduled appointments and travel arrangements for the President and staff members.
Quality Administrative Assistant
TS Tech USA
1995.11 - 1998.04
- Answered incoming calls and took incoming messages for the Quality department
- Document control
- Distributed quality information to management
- Maintained and updated scrap records on Access database
- Prepared graphs and presentation material
- Monthly reports on the performance of the company and its 56 suppliers
- Maintained and updated employee records
- Trained co-workers on forms, procedures, and polices
- Updated quality forms such as FMEA, PQCT, Operations Standards, and Quality Standards
- Contact with customers and suppliers on a daily basis
- Tracked nonconformance parts from customers and suppliers
- Issued Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers to customers
- Prepared requisitions for equipment and Office supplies
- Backup for the assembly lines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastmoor Academy
Columbus, OH05.1987
Legal Secretary -
Northeast Career Center
Columbus, Ohio05.1987
Skills
- Record Reconciliation
- Account Auditing
- Month-End Documentation
- Investigative Journalism
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- Month-End Reports
- Document Coding and Classification
- Time Management
- Audit Preparation
- General Ledger Posting
Timeline
Duty Aide (Study Hall)
Pickerington High School North
2024.08 - 2024.10
Accounting Clerk
Residence Inn/Courtyard of Easton
2018.02 - 2020.12
Owner
Bowers Express Courier Service
2016.11 - Current
Corporate Banking Coordinator/Corporate Accounting Bookkeeper
McDonalds Accounting Center
2011.03 - 2016.11
Amex Processor
American Express
2007.07 - 2011.03
Night Auditor
Crown Plaza formally Marriott North
2007.01 - 2007.08
Accounting Assistant/Custom Compliance
Techneglas Inc
2003.07 - 2006.06
Sales Engineer/Maintenance Engineer Secretary
2000.07 - 2003.07
Operations Manager
Zero Casualties Apparel
1998.08 - 2000.05
Quality Administrative Assistant
TS Tech USA
1995.11 - 1998.04
High School Diploma -
Eastmoor Academy
Legal Secretary -
Northeast Career Center
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