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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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GUDRUN BAUER-FARR

GUDRUN BAUER-FARR

Full Charge Bookkeeper
PALM DESERT,CA

Summary

Independent Contractor seeking part time full charge bookkeeper position.

Finance professional with solid track record in maintaining precise financial records and implementing efficient accounting processes. Proven experience in managing complex bookkeeping systems and ensuring regulatory compliance. Highly reliable team player who adapts to changing needs and consistently delivers results through collaboration and problem-solving.

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 Peachtree, QuickBooks Desktop and Quickbooks Online.

Overview

54
54
years of professional experience

Work History

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Self Employed
03.1992 - 06.2025
  • Complete Bookkeeping Service for 12 companies in the San Fernando Valley.
  • Moved from Calabasas, Ca to Rancho Mirage in 1988, and since then worked with 9 small to medium size companies in Tarzana, Ca.
  • All work is either picked up by myself or mailed to me.
  • In 1992 I added Mink Printing to my customer base. This company was sold in 1997 and I stayed on with the new owner and added Arrow Printing as customer.
  • Performed all phases of accounting, including all payroll functions.
  • The companies were moved to Indio and Incorporated into Coachella Valley Printing.
  • The Corporation was sold in 2008 and I again remained with the new owners.
  • I resigned in March 2011, but still continue my work with my original clients in the San Fernando Valley.
  • In November 2011 I started with La Quinta Baking Company and was their Full Charge Bookkeeper until June 30, 2025 when the company was sold to a new owner.

Accounting Supervisor

Swissedent Corporatiom
01.1978 - 01.1984
  • Responsible for Accts. Receivable, Accts. Payable, Payroll, Bank Reconciliations, General Ledgers, Financial Statements, Budgets, Inventories, all specialized regulatory reports.
  • Supervised staff of eight. Fully computerized business operations during my tenure.
  • Promoted to Exec. Vice President responsible for development of corporate policies, financial affairs, internal control, systems and procedures.
  • Maintained cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements.
  • Disciplined and motivated accounting team to maximize performance.
  • Created and initiated accounting procedures to increase organization.

Office Manager/Full Charge Bookkeeper

5 Retail Pharmacies
01.1971 - 01.1978
  • Responsibilities included medication billing for approx. 2100 convalescent hospital patient's medication to private insurance carriers, Medi-care and Medi-Cal.
  • Developed and designed computer input to establish a computerized pharmacy billing system.

Skills

  • Bank reconciliation
  • Accounts payable processing
  • Accounting software proficiency
  • General ledger management
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Cash flow management
  • Accrual accounting
  • Audit support
  • Payroll administration

LANGUAGES

Read, speak and write fluent German.
Have volunteered for BNP Paribas Tennis Open for 25 years, responsible for Player, Coaches and Family Credentialing and verifying entitlements.

Timeline

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Self Employed
03.1992 - 06.2025

Accounting Supervisor

Swissedent Corporatiom
01.1978 - 01.1984

Office Manager/Full Charge Bookkeeper

5 Retail Pharmacies
01.1971 - 01.1978

FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY

  • Have worked as Accounts Payable and Receivable Person since 1962.
  • Have been a Full Charge Bookkeeper since 1978 performing all accounting functions.
  • Highly motivated individual with ability to work well at all levels. (Hands on)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

  • Schooled and trained in Europe.
  • Worked for US Government in various positions from 1962 to 1971.
  • Office Manager, Accounting Supervisor, Employee-Management Relations Specialist, Supervisory Purchasing and Supply Clerk.
  • Received numerous Performance Awards.
  • Worked extensively at all levels of several companies.
  • Proficient in Peachtree/Sage Accounting Software.
  • Have some experience in Quick Books Pro, Excel, Word and Microsoft Works.

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