Gayle Coulander
Summary
Dynamic Administrative Bookkeeper with proven expertise in QuickBooks and bank reconciliation at Siouxland Outdoor Power. Recognized for enhancing financial accuracy and streamlining expense tracking processes. Exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to confidentiality drive success in managing payroll and financial records, ensuring compliance and efficiency in all accounting operations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Bookkeeper
Siouxland Outdoor Power
04.2018 - 01.2026
- Created staff expense and reimbursement tracker in Excel.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Production Worker
Wells Enterprises Inc.
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
Shift Supervisor
Staples
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Able to resolve conflicts between Associates.
- Attended several leadership classes such as Active Listener, Assertiveness, Role training.
- Believe in Team Work and followed the Staples Core Values. 1. Own it. 2. Say it like it is. 3. Be Caring. Keep It Simple. 4. Work Together.
Customer Service Manager
Walmart
10.2013 - 11.2014
- Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
- Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Production Floater
Staples
02.1996 - 01.2013
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Accounting Clerk
Holloman Air Force Base
10.1990 - 12.1995
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
- Identified and resolved internal accounting variances, promoting data accuracy.
- Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Nettleton Business College
Sioux Falls, SD05-1986
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Expense tracking
- Cash flow management
- Accounts payable management
- Accounts receivable management
- Invoice processing
- Payroll processing
- Confidentiality
- General ledger maintenance
- Tax preparation
- Financial statements expertise
- Quickbooks
- Accounting
- Exceptional organization
- Bookkeeping
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Served as the sole Bookkeeper
- Certificate on Appreciation on Customer Service Award
- Received Achievements on Yearly Audits with very minimal errors.
Timeline
Administrative Bookkeeper
Siouxland Outdoor Power
04.2018 - 01.2026
Production Worker
Wells Enterprises Inc.
12.2016 - 03.2018
Shift Supervisor
Staples
01.2016 - 10.2016
Customer Service Manager
Walmart
10.2013 - 11.2014
Production Floater
Staples
02.1996 - 01.2013
Accounting Clerk
Holloman Air Force Base
10.1990 - 12.1995
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Nettleton Business College