Ezra Hill, Jr.
Owings Mills,MD
Summary
Sharp bookkeeping professional with exceptional documentation skills and process development expertise. Skilled with accounting software and reporting programs. Driven and enterprising people-person with attentive nature and in-depth business office experience.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bookkeeper/Owner
BELLC Bookkeeping
Owings Mills, Maryland
03.2021 - Current
- 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 Online accounting system to reflect accurate financial records. QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor.
- Verified accurate recordkeeping processes, reducing financial inconsistencies.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
Treasurer
King David Lodge No. 18, Prince Hall Freemasons
Baltimore, Maryland
07.2020 - Current
- Drafted treasury reports to support management decision-making needs.
- Executed financial due diligence tasks on daily basis to maintain optimal company finances.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, and credit card processing.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
- Supervised accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Worked with fraternal officers to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
Retired Educator/STEM Teacher
Baltimore City Public School System
Baltimore, Maryland
02.1993 - 07.2018
- Taught Mathematics , grades 6 -12 (inclusive) and Engineering
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Served on school committee for STEM curriculum development. Implemented development of school computer labs.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school robotics competitions.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development and implementation.
- Served as a Technology Integration Analyst (TIA), serving students, teachers and administrators in a district-wide capacity.
Entrepreneur/Owner
Avalon Shoe Store
Baltimore, Maryland
08.1973 - 01.1993
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions including daily sales, returns, financial reports and payroll.
Education
Ed.D. - Instructional Technology And Distance Education
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, Florida05.2014
Master of Science - Education
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Business Administration
Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA05.1973
Skills
- Record Reconciliation
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Financial Calculation and Analysis
- Relationship Building
- QuickBooks Online
- Financial Closing Reports
- Payroll Preparation and Processing
- Microsoft Office
Certification
Certified QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor
Timeline
Bookkeeper/Owner
BELLC Bookkeeping
03.2021 - Current
Treasurer
King David Lodge No. 18, Prince Hall Freemasons
07.2020 - Current
Retired Educator/STEM Teacher
Baltimore City Public School System
02.1993 - 07.2018
Entrepreneur/Owner
Avalon Shoe Store
08.1973 - 01.1993
Ed.D. - Instructional Technology And Distance Education
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science - Education
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Business Administration
Lincoln University