JAMES HOWARD
Houston,TX
Summary
Calculating Bookkeeper that constantly strives to improve client accounting procedures. Collects financial documents from clients to enter into central records database, advising on methods to improve cost-effectiveness and ease of record keeping. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level bookkeeping position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Focused Payroll Clerk with 2 years of experience maintaining payroll information with confidentiality and accuracy. Exceptionally-skilled in records-keeping, time tracking calculations and balancing payroll. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Experienced Billing Coordinator successful at spotting and resolving system issues to maintain smooth business operations. Enthusiastic about promoting lean process improvements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bookkeeper/Payroll Clerk/Billing Coordinator
CENTER FOR RECOVERY & WELLNESS RESOURCES
Houston, TX
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed, maintained, and prepared balance sheets
- Audited A/P and A/R frequently
- Handled bi-weekly payroll services for multiple employees and contractors
- Kept accurate records of expenditures, and payments
- Issued receipts, invoices, and billing statements
- Maintained inventory of office supplies
- Resolved accounting discrepancies with critical thinking and thorough research
- Developed Excel spreadsheets to track data and streamline accounting processes
- Minimized aging accounts by monitoring open balances and pursuing payments
- Checked and audited records and for correctness
- Generated reports from auditing and bookkeeping activities
- Recorded, stored, and analyzed information using accounting software.
Upholstery Sewer
Meister Craft
League City, TX
10.2006 - 09.2008
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping floors and wiping down tables after each shift.
- Performed minor repairs on existing upholstered furniture pieces.
- Followed instructions when measuring, cutting and sewing materials.
- Organized supplies such as fabrics, thread, batting, and foam in an orderly fashion.
- Fit material on frames using glue, staples and tools.
- Attached decorative trims such as buttons, tassels, piping, or fringe to finished products using hand tools or sewing machines.
- Examined furniture frames, upholstery, springs, and webbing to locate and repair defects.
- Used power tools such as staple guns and electric drills when necessary.
- Worked on special projects such as reupholstering.
- Followed detailed instructions provided by customers regarding design preferences.
- Measured, cut, and sewed fabric for upholstery projects.
Medication Aide, CNA
Long Term Care Facilities
Kingwood, TX
04.2000 - 08.2006
- Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Ordered drug supplies from pharmacy as needed for patient care needs.
- Ensured that all controlled substances are appropriately secured at all times according to state regulations.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
Truck Driver
Prime
Springfield, MO
06.1999 - 03.2000
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Bookkeeping
Intuit Academy
Online USA 2023.11 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Phoenix University
Tempe, AZSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- QuickBooks Online
- General Ledger Entries
- Data Inputting
- Confidential Document Control
- Client Relations
- Payroll Administration
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Liability and Deductions
- Expense Tracking
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Auditing
- Cash Flow Management
- Spreadsheet Tracking
Certification
- Texas Licensed Insurance Agent / Life, Accident, Health, and HMO
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Some College (No Degree) - Bookkeeping
Intuit Academy
2023.11 - Current
Bookkeeper/Payroll Clerk/Billing Coordinator
CENTER FOR RECOVERY & WELLNESS RESOURCES
01.2021 - 10.2022
Upholstery Sewer
Meister Craft
10.2006 - 09.2008
Medication Aide, CNA
Long Term Care Facilities
04.2000 - 08.2006
Truck Driver
Prime
06.1999 - 03.2000
- Texas Licensed Insurance Agent / Life, Accident, Health, and HMO
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Phoenix University
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
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