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Elizabeth Kennedy

Deep Run,NC

Summary

Competent and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant well-versed in accounts payable and receivable management, budgets and some payroll. Talented in identifying and correcting errors for impeccable accuracy. Committed to achieving team objectives and driving company development. Proactive communicator with solid foundation of trustworthy and dependable performance.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager/Bookkeeper

Neuse Baptist Church
Kinston, NC
05.2023 - Current
  • Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
  • Monitoring cash flow
  • Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
  • Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
  • Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
  • Maintaining and filing requisite documents for taxation compliance
  • Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
  • Processing weekly deposits
  • Preparing reports and financial documents for review by the finance committee and the church body
  • Managing the church calendar and reservations for building use
  • Maintaining contribution records for members tax records,
  • Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
  • Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
  • Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
  • Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
  • Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.

Inspector

Masterbrand Cabinets
Kinston, NC
01.2022 - Current
  • Inspecting cabinet parts on moving line to identify ugly and obvious defects
  • Tracking defects and escalating reoccurring problems to Lead or Supervisor
  • Entering daily defect data into spreadsheets for supervisor and management's review
  • Assisted with creating new workflow for onloading area to reduce takt time and improve flow
  • Working with a team to accomplish the daily production goals,
  • Comparing product carts to cart reports to verify all items are correct
  • Assisted in training new inspectors on safety protocols and standards.

Cashier

Duck Thru
Gatesville, NC
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
  • Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
  • Reconciled transactions at end of shift using appropriate forms and reports to verify accuracy of transactions.

Stow/Warehouse

Amazon Warehouse
Clear Brook, VA
04.2020 - 11.2020
  • Stocking shelves
  • Picking merchandise for orders
  • Assisted with maintaining the organization of the shelves and bins
  • Assisting ICQA (inventory control quality assurance) with random inventory counts on shelves and bins

Office Assistant/Leasing Agent

ANS Properties
Winchester, VA
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Collected payments, issued receipts and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
  • Greeted visitors, determined their needs and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
  • Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
  • Managed office supply inventory by tracking orders and ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained at all times.
  • Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
  • Assisted with special projects as needed by researching information on the internet or through other sources.
  • Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
  • Answered phone calls and welcomed visitors to office.

Asst. Property Manager

Lexington Park Adult Community
Lexington Park, MD
12.2013 - 12.2014
  • Assisted property manager in leasing and marketing activities.
  • Created tenant files, maintained records of rental payments, and tracked lease agreements.
  • Monitored building maintenance and repairs, coordinated with contractors to ensure completion of tasks.
  • Conducted regular inspections of properties to identify any needed repairs or improvements.
  • Provided administrative support for the property manager including filing, typing correspondence, answering phone calls and scheduling meetings.
  • Handled complaints from tenants regarding maintenance issues and resolved them promptly.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws related to fair housing practices.
  • Initiated eviction proceedings when necessary according to state law guidelines.
  • Interacted with potential renters during showings providing information about the property features.
  • Processed applications received from prospective tenants verifying credit history, employment status.
  • Negotiated rental terms with applicants ensuring that they comply with company policy standards.
  • Collected first month's rent along with security deposit prior to move-in date.
  • Organized periodic tenant appreciation activities such as barbeques or holiday parties.
  • Collected monthly assessments, rental fees, deposits and payments.

Front Desk Clerk

Navy Gateway Inns and Suites
Patuxent River, MD
12.2010 - 01.2014
  • Created and maintained a weekly projected stay overs by room type report for the Housekeeping Manager that assists with the planning Housekeeping shifts
  • Assisted with creating and implementing new procedures for lost and found items, the daily log book, and pass down information
  • Processed reservations
  • Reconciled the drawer at the end of each shift
  • Assisted with daily A/R transactions and data entry
  • Greeted customers upon arrival and provided assistance with check-in or check-out procedures.
  • Answered incoming calls and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
  • Assisted in resolving customer complaints and inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Processed credit card, cash, and other forms of payment for guest accounts.
  • Maintained accurate records of all guests' stays and charges.
  • Provided information regarding hotel amenities, services, and local attractions.
  • Updated computer system with current guest information.
  • Ensured that lobby area was clean, orderly, and stocked with necessary supplies at all times.
  • Verified identification for security purposes prior to issuing room keys.
  • Conducted daily shift reports to review occupancy levels and revenue figures.
  • Performed end-of-day closing duties such as balancing cash drawer, counting inventory items.
  • Prepared documents related to guest accounts including invoices, reservations.
  • Organized files for easy retrieval when needed by management staff members.
  • Scheduled wake-up calls for guests who requested them.
  • Provided directions to nearby restaurants or other establishments as requested by guests.
  • Stocked office supplies in order to maintain adequate levels throughout the work day.
  • Answered phones to respond to customer inquiries and transferred calls to appropriate staff members.

Data Entry Clerk-Ace Private Risk Services

Kelly Services
Roanoke, VA
02.2010 - 10.2010
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant rules and regulations governing data entry activities.
  • Utilized specialized software applications related to the job role.
  • Prepared summaries of daily work completed for review by supervisors.
  • Organized files according to established procedures for easy retrieval later on.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information entered into the system.
  • Reviewed existing information for accuracy and made necessary corrections.
  • Performed data entry from paper documents, emails, and other sources into computer systems.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of industry trends related to data entry operations.

Front Desk Clerk

Fairy Stone State Park
Stuart, VA
05.2009 - 01.2010
  • Greeted customers upon arrival and provided assistance with check-in or check-out procedures.
  • Answered incoming calls and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
  • Assisted in resolving customer complaints and inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Processed credit card, cash, and other forms of payment for guest accounts.
  • Maintained accurate records of all guests' stays and charges.
  • Provided information regarding hotel amenities, services, and local attractions.
  • Updated computer system with current guest information.
  • Verified identification for security purposes prior to issuing room keys.
  • Performed end-of-day closing duties such as balancing cash drawer, counting inventory items.

Office Assistant

Hearn Furniture Sales
Smithfield, VA
07.2003 - 04.2007
  • Answered multi-line telephone and responding to customer inquiries
  • Assisted the accounting department with reconciling, daily deposits, payables and receivables, making collection calls
  • Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
  • Greeted visitors, determined their needs and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
  • Managed office supply inventory by tracking orders and ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained at all times.
  • Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
  • Assisted with special projects as needed by researching information on the internet or through other sources.
  • Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
  • Collected payments, issued receipts and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
  • Offered diverse clerical support to office team members, managed correspondence, answered telephone calls and tracked documentation.
  • Collected and coded various documents to prepare for filing, storage and processing.
  • Delivered messages and ran errands.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
  • Typed, formatted and edited correspondence and other documents.
  • Opened, sorted and routed incoming mail and prepared outgoing mail.
  • Collected and entered payment data into system, maintaining complete confidentiality and accuracy.
  • Computed, recorded and proofread data or reports.
  • Completed and mailed contracts, invoices or checks.
  • Collected, counted and disbursed money to complete basic bookkeeping and banking transactions.

Education

Certificate - Accounting

College of Southern Maryland
05-2015

Certificate - Business Accounting

Kee Business College
05-2004

Diploma - Advanced Studies

Windsor High School
06-2002

Skills

  • Excellent communication
  • Typing skills
  • Skilled with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
  • Capable of organizing and planning tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work accurately in fast-paced environments
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry
  • Team player
  • Self-motivated to complete any given task
  • Administrative Support
  • Office Management
  • Bookkeeping
  • Customer Service
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Mail handling
  • Clerical Support
  • Office Administration
  • Payroll Processing
  • Budget Management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Task Prioritization
  • Time management abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities

References

  • Jessica Baab, Personal Reference, 10+ Years, (757) 617-9984
  • Dr. Gregory Kincaid, Neuse Baptist Church, (919) 738-7407
  • Sean Roarty, Personal Reference, 2 years, (414) 736-7415

Timeline

Office Manager/Bookkeeper

Neuse Baptist Church
05.2023 - Current

Inspector

Masterbrand Cabinets
01.2022 - Current

Cashier

Duck Thru
10.2021 - 12.2021

Stow/Warehouse

Amazon Warehouse
04.2020 - 11.2020

Office Assistant/Leasing Agent

ANS Properties
01.2020 - 04.2020

Asst. Property Manager

Lexington Park Adult Community
12.2013 - 12.2014

Front Desk Clerk

Navy Gateway Inns and Suites
12.2010 - 01.2014

Data Entry Clerk-Ace Private Risk Services

Kelly Services
02.2010 - 10.2010

Front Desk Clerk

Fairy Stone State Park
05.2009 - 01.2010

Office Assistant

Hearn Furniture Sales
07.2003 - 04.2007

Certificate - Accounting

College of Southern Maryland

Certificate - Business Accounting

Kee Business College

Diploma - Advanced Studies

Windsor High School
Elizabeth Kennedy