GRACE GUIDRY
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Account Specialist/Financial Controller with 10 years experience.
Professional financial specialist with strong record in bookkeeping and financial management. Adept at maintaining accurate records, payroll processing, and managing accounts payable and receivable. Known for excellent team collaboration, flexibility, and reliability, ensuring compliance and timely financial reporting. Skilled in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and financial analysis, bringing valuable insights to drive organizational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Assurant Roofing
Lafayette, LA
04.2024 - Current
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely financial reporting.
- Reconciled bank statements and general ledger accounts, maintaining accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in bookkeeping operations and reduced discrepancies.
- Utilized accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) for streamlined data entry and financial analysis tasks.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Reduced errors in accounts payable and receivable by implementing a thorough review process, increasing overall accuracy.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
Junior Accountant
Federated Management Services, Inc. Stuller Family Foundation, Parish Proud
Lafayette, LA
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure precise financial reporting.
- Conducted reconciliation of bank statements with internal records to ensure financial data accuracy and consistency.
- Spearheaded preparation of monthly financial statements to empower stakeholder decision-making.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to enhance turnaround time and operational efficiency.
- Streamlined audit processes through meticulous organization of documentation and proactive resolution of external auditor inquiries.
- Conducted routine account reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions efficiently.
- Facilitated journal entry preparation and system entry through specialized software.
- Guided junior staff in mastering accounting software and implementing best practices to foster team collaboration.
- Optimized accounts payable processing by verifying vendor invoices against purchase orders and contracts.
- Oversaw payroll processing utilizing QuickBooks Desktop software.
- Assisted in accurate and timely payroll tax processing. Supported adherence to federal and state tax regulations. Maintained organized payroll tax documentation records.
- Assisted in managing diverse business accounts, including estate accounts, non-profit organizations, and wealth management portfolios.
- Executed processing of domestic and international transactions with precision.
- Executed credit card reconciliation processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Financial Controller
Talk’n T-Shirts
Lafayette, LA
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Supervise all aspects of the daily business operations.
- Initiated key partnerships with former and new clients to ensure continued growth.
- Handling of large cash amounts for festivals.
- Creating of running web stores, increasing profits.
- Bank reconciliations of all former and new accounts, finding multiple issues and theft.
- Monthly, quarterly, yearly tax preparation.
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Bonin’s Lawn Service
Scott, LA
06.2012 - 09.2017
- Oversaw receptionist area operations by answering phones and scheduling appointments.
- Managed comprehensive billing processes for clients and vendors.
- Oversaw payroll and tax administration processes with precision and accountability.
- Directed management of client account statements and payment processes.
- Assisted in processing incoming invoices and payments. Supported reconciliation of accounts to maintain accurate financial records. Helped track outstanding receivables and payables to ensure timely transactions.
- Executed bank and credit card reconciliation processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Supervisor
Signal Communications
Lafayette, LA
01.2007 - 09.2010
- Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Served as central point of contact for all outside vendors needing to gain access to the building.
- Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout the office.
- Trained all new employees.
- Supervised breaks, outgoing and incoming call throughout the U.S.
Education
High School Diploma -
ABBA Christian School
Lafayette, LA01.2007
Skills
QuickBooks expertise
Multitasking
Property oversight
Payroll administration specialist
Information technology expertise
Dedicated individual
Account reconciliation
Invoice management
Accounting software
Accounts receivable oversight
Payroll management
Tax compliance
Intra-company transactions
Internal controls setup
Funding coordination
Nonprofit financial management
Receivables management
Effective organization
Time management
Document security management
Risk assessment
Attention to detail
Payroll deductions
Collaborative teamwork
Accounts receivable
Timeline
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Assurant Roofing
04.2024 - Current
Junior Accountant
Federated Management Services, Inc. Stuller Family Foundation, Parish Proud
06.2022 - 04.2024
Financial Controller
Talk’n T-Shirts
10.2017 - 04.2020
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Bonin’s Lawn Service
06.2012 - 09.2017
Supervisor
Signal Communications
01.2007 - 09.2010
High School Diploma -
ABBA Christian School