Kimberli West
Lampasas,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in financial management, including budget preparation and accounts payable. Known for optimizing processes to reduce month-end closing time while maintaining accuracy in financial reporting.
Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and delivering consistent results. Strong communicator with focus on compliance and process improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cosmetologist
Self-employeed
Lampasas, TX
05.2010 - Current
- Provided personalized consultations to determine client needs and preferences.
- Executed various hair treatments, including cutting, coloring, and styling techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of tools and workstations for optimal efficiency.
- Educated clients on proper hair care techniques and product recommendations.
- Mentored junior cosmetologists on advanced techniques and customer service practices.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing multiple clients simultaneously.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking product usage, reordering supplies as needed, and maintaining an organized workspace.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring alignment with company financial goals and performance metrics.
- Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership.
- Assisted with hiring process and training of new employees.
Staff Accountant
Ajinomoto Foods North America
Lampasas, TX
03.2022 - 12.2025
- Prepared monthly financial statements and reports for management review.
- Reconciled general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy of financial data.
- Assisted in budget preparation and variance analysis to support decision-making.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes.
- Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving communication among team members.
- Conducted month-end close procedures, verifying completeness of transactions.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
Education
No Degree - Aviation
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXHigh School Diploma -
Lampasas High School
Lampasas, TX05-2005
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05-2010
Skills
- Licensed cosmetologist
- Issue resolution
- Sales and marketing
- Accounts payable / invoice coding
- Budget creation
- Payroll processing
- Account reconciliation
- Monthly / quarterly / year end reports
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- General ledger accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting software expertise
- Auditing
- Financial management
Accomplishments
Collaborated with IT in implementation of new accounting software that automated invoice processing and improved efficiency.
Timeline
Staff Accountant
Ajinomoto Foods North America
03.2022 - 12.2025
Cosmetologist
Self-employeed
05.2010 - Current
No Degree - Aviation
Central Texas College
High School Diploma -
Lampasas High School
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Central Texas College
OSHA 30
completed a 30 hour workplace safety training course developed for manufacturing, warehouses, refineries, healthcare, office, and similar workplaces. This certification does not expire.