Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Timeline
Generic

Headun Brown

Accounting Assistant/Payroll Clerk
Lacey,WA

Summary

Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in property management and AP/AR with eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Accounting Assistant/Payroll Clerk

VIS Group, INC
Lacey, WA
09.2020 - Current
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Quickbooks and other accounting software.
  • Payroll Processing and banking operations.
  • Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Processed legal liens and court proceedings for delinquent accounts.
  • Assisted community managers with HOA's that we managed.
  • Reconciled account information for property management involving homeowners.
  • Supervised daily bookkeeping operations with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy.
  • Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
  • Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Processed payments and documents such as AP and AR invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
  • Transferred data and documents to facilitate system migration and software updates.
  • Assisted my Supervisor and CPA in various tasks.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Caliber.

Sole Proprietor

Heads Up
Lacey, United States
03.2019 - Current
  • Scheduling, services, communication, inventory, bookkeeping, and maintaining RCW and WAC guidelines to give the best service to my clients. Maintaining a safe and sanitary salon, which align with all Washington State policies, laws, and codes.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
  • Multitasking while continuing my education to grow and challenge myself in this industry.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • I am solely responsible for all transactions, expenses, inventory and accounts.
  • Banking and transactions.
  • Keeping all insurance and license/fees current.
  • Familiarity with the basic functions of Simple Start QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Salon owner/operator

Heads UP
10.1997 - 02.2019
  • Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
  • Entered income and expense details into business databases to track purchases and address variances.
  • Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns, and transaction reports.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.

Cosmetologist

Center of Attention
Centralia, WA
09.1992 - 10.1997
  • While working as a cosmetologist, I would perform the open and closing procedures for the day, including balancing the register and preparing for bank transactions.
  • Restock supplies and maintain inventory.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments and created client service tickets.
  • Took direction from my supervisor, while supporting, and collaborating with my coworkers.
  • Marketing retail products to clients in need.
  • Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Researched latest trends in hair and makeup to stay updated on color, style, and technique.
  • Maintained high number of return customers through precise cutting, coloring and styling of clients' hair.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.

Education

High School Diploma -

Centralia High School

Cosmetology Degree -

Gene Juarez Academy
Seattle, WA
07.1991 - 09.1992

Timeline

Accounting Assistant/Payroll Clerk

VIS Group, INC
09.2020 - Current

Sole Proprietor

Heads Up
03.2019 - Current

Salon owner/operator

Heads UP
10.1997 - 02.2019

Cosmetologist

Center of Attention
09.1992 - 10.1997

Cosmetology Degree -

Gene Juarez Academy
07.1991 - 09.1992

High School Diploma -

Centralia High School
Headun BrownAccounting Assistant/Payroll Clerk