Gloria Gerken
Rochester,NY
Summary
Experienced bookkeeping professional with over 35 years of entrepreneurial and financial management expertise. Founded and managed multiple businesses, including a bookkeeping and tax service, and currently serve as owner and full-charge bookkeeper for a plumbing company. Proficient in QuickBooks (since 1995) and the Microsoft Office Suite. Skilled in adapting to diverse systems, streamlining processes, and delivering accurate financial reporting with meticulous attention to detail. Highly organized, with strong analytical and communication skills, and recognized for effectively contributing both independently and in team settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
President, Office Manager, Full Charge Bookkeeper
Hellanbach Services, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
- President and part owner. Perform all aspects of bookkeeping, including daily entries of income and expenses, billing, banking, reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, sales tax filing, payroll processing, and preparing monthly reports. Ensure accuracy for corporate tax filings. Handle customer and vendor phone calls and schedule jobs.
Bartender & League Records Supervisor
AMF Empire Lanes
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Bartender: Welcomed new customers and established good relationships with league bowlers. Maintained a clean work area and provided rapid service, requiring multitasking and a friendly demeanor.
- League Records Supervisor: Downloaded, verified, and maintained weekly scores. Organized, coordinated, and retained all winter, summer, and mid-season leagues. Developed and started new leagues and maintained the customer database.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Genesee Country Village & Museum
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Verified the validity and coding of invoices, entered and paid invoices, and maintained accurate books for a non-profit organization. Resolved billing issues with vendors, maintained the vendor list, and issued 1099s per government regulations. Assisted the Accountant and CFO with various projects.
Owner/Operator
JSR Bookkeeping Services, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2020
- Managed all aspects of bookkeeping for multiple companies, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and maintaining accurate books. Prepared personal and corporate income tax returns, sales tax returns, and payroll tax returns. Processed payroll for companies with up to 25 employees and annual sales of $850,000.
Education
Certification in Elementary Education -
Nazareth College
Rochester, NY01.1992
AAS - Liberal Arts
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY01.1989
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Operations oversight
- Budget and financial management
- Innovation and creativity
- Technology literacy
- Policy development
- Decision-making
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
President, Office Manager, Full Charge Bookkeeper
Hellanbach Services, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
Genesee Country Village & Museum
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bartender & League Records Supervisor
AMF Empire Lanes
01.2016 - 01.2022
Owner/Operator
JSR Bookkeeping Services, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2020
Certification in Elementary Education -
Nazareth College
AAS - Liberal Arts
Monroe Community College
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