HELENA COUTO
Tewksbury,MA
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant
VALENTINE AND KEBARTAR
Lawrence, MA
06.2017 - Current
- Compiled financial data from various sources to prepare journal entries or other documents in accordance with established accounting principles.
- Processed customer payments accurately and timely according to company policies.
- Verified accuracy of billing data and revised any errors prior to issuing invoices to customers.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits of the organization's books.
- Performed daily cash transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, transfers, ensuring accuracy of all records maintained in the general ledger system.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards and guidelines related to bookkeeping activities.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements and reports as requested by management.
Administrative Support Assistant
CCCS
Salem, NH
01.2010 - 05.2016
- Organized and maintained filing systems, both electronic and paper-based.
- Processed incoming mail by opening, sorting, logging, scanning and distributing items as required.
- Provided administrative support to department staff members; answered phones and directed calls to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies; placed orders when necessary.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner; provided assistance as needed.
- Performed basic bookkeeping duties such as entering invoices into accounting software programs.
- Coordinated special projects as assigned by management team.
Store Manager
Newfair Pizza
Boston, MA
01.2000 - 01.2010
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
- Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cambridge Rindge And Latin
Cambridge, MA06-1990
Skills
- Cash Flow Management
- Confidentiality
- Bank Reconciliation
- Bookkeeping operations
- General ledger maintenance
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Account Reconciliation
- Invoicing and Billing
- Data Entry
- Regulatory Compliance
- Accounts Receivable
- Fine collection
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Microsoft Excel
- Payment Processing
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant
VALENTINE AND KEBARTAR
06.2017 - Current
Administrative Support Assistant
CCCS
01.2010 - 05.2016
Store Manager
Newfair Pizza
01.2000 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Cambridge Rindge And Latin