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Emily Fitzgibbons

Herriman,UT

Summary

Knowledgeable Accounting Clerk/AP Specialist skilled handling wide range of accounting and administrative tasks. Proficient in Quickbooks, QBO, Sage, Microsoft Suite, and skilled in producing high-quality reports, documents, presentations and correspondence. Over 11 years of experience and diligent, detail-oriented approach.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

Westates Construction

AP Specialist/Accountant
04.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Processed high volume of PO's and invoices from vendors
  • Worked closely with team members to make sure all PO's are accounted for and entered correctly
  • Created weekly and monthly reports to show what was current and aging in AP
  • Maintained files and documentation in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
  • Reconciled vendor statements and researched and corrected discrepancies.
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Prioritized invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
  • Matched invoices to checks, obtained signatures for checks and distributed checks accordingly.

Landscope

AP Specialist/Accountant
01.2022 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Assisted the Controller to complete their projects and tasks as well as managed the AP department.
  • Matched invoices to checks, obtained signatures for checks and distributed checks accordingly.
  • Prioritized invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Updated accounting ledgers and journals to balance statements and maintain consistent records.
  • Registered transactions and data on accounting database to track history and safeguard information.
  • Reconciled bank accounts to verify accuracy of cash records.
  • Reconciled vendor statements and researched and corrected discrepancies.
  • Reviewed invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
  • Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.

Fantastic Sams

Salon Manager/Stylist
07.2018 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Oversaw salon employee performance, facility cleanliness, and sales.
  • Worked to continuously increase salon business through effective sales, service, and operations policies.
  • Coached and trained employees to optimize performance and achieve demanding business objectives.
  • Controlled inventory by tracking expenses, purchases, and shelf stock.
  • Maintained general appointment calendar and set shift schedules.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Scheduled employees to maintain adequate coverage during business hours.
  • Built business through commitment to excellent customer service, resulting in customer loyalty and retention.
  • Promoted business through marketing initiatives and use of social media.
  • Achieved personal sales goals by upselling products to meet individual needs.
  • Grew customer numbers and boosted loyalty with strategic engagement and marketing strategies.
  • Maximized business efficiency by completing thorough and accurate daily management tasks such as overseeing registers, organizing inventory, and delegating tasks.
  • Cut and styled hair for both male and female customers of all ages according to individual preferences and latest styles.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.

Thomas & Associates CPAs

Tax Preparer/Accounting Clerk
06.2009 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Performed bookkeeping, accounting clerk, and tax preparer tasks.
  • Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
  • Submitted quarterly sales tax in accordance with Missouri
  • Identified and resolved internal accounting variances, promoting data accuracy.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
  • Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
  • Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.
  • Completed biweekly payroll for client personnel.

Self-employed

Owner/Stylist
05.2017 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Demonstrated high level of customer service to increase retention and satisfaction.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
  • Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
  • Grew sales with great work ethic, individualized beauty care plans and positive attitude.
  • Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Researched latest trends in hair and makeup to stay updated on color, style, and technique.
  • Developed new techniques to improve appearance of customer and provide different looks.
  • Maintained high number of return customers through precise cutting, coloring and styling of clients' hair.
  • Utilized latest techniques in balayage, ombre, highlights and color correction.
  • Increased revenue through effective customer service and inventory management.

Fantastic Sams

Stylist
09.2015 - 05.2017

Job overview

  • As a stylist, I focused on customer and used attention to detail while performing consultations to ensure the best outcome for their service.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.

Education

Regency Beauty Institute
Mehlville, MO

Cosmetology Certificate
08.2015

St. Charles Community College
St. Charles, MO

General coursework with an from Business And Accounting
2012

Skills

  • Tax Software - Drake and ProSeries
  • Builder MT - Software assisting large homebuilding companies
  • CoFi - Lending software
  • Entry Recording
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Proactive and Self-Motivated
  • Loan and Account Monitoring
  • Personal Bookkeeping
  • Investigating Discrepancies

Timeline

AP Specialist/Accountant

Westates Construction
04.2023 - Current

AP Specialist/Accountant

Landscope
01.2022 - 04.2023

Salon Manager/Stylist

Fantastic Sams
07.2018 - 01.2022

Owner/Stylist

Self-employed
05.2017 - 07.2018

Stylist

Fantastic Sams
09.2015 - 05.2017

Tax Preparer/Accounting Clerk

Thomas & Associates CPAs
06.2009 - 07.2018

Regency Beauty Institute

Cosmetology Certificate

St. Charles Community College

General coursework with an from Business And Accounting

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