Jamie High
CAPITOL HEIGHTS,MD
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience with a variety of businesses in the Washington Metropolitan Area, excelling in accounts payable and financial reporting. Proven track record in customer service, enhancing internal controls and resolving complex issues. Exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy drive successful financial record keeping
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
J High Bookkeeping Services
Capitol Heights, MD
09.2014 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivable for various clients.
- Reconciled bank statements with financial records monthly.
- Processed payroll for employees using accounting software.
- Maintained accurate financial records and documentation for clients, resulting in clean audits.
- Communicated with clients to resolve billing inquiries effectively.
- Monitored cash flow and advised on budgeting strategies regularly.
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
- Resolved billing discrepancies with vendors or customers promptly.
- Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders prior to payment processing.
- Analyzed financial transactions, assigning to specific accounts.
- Developed internal control procedures to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
- Managed financial transactions and recordkeeping with precision, ensuring accuracy in ledgers and accounts.
- Provided excellent customer service with every interaction with clients and vendors.
- Maintained organized filing systems for financial documents and reports.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
Business Finance Manager
Cornerstone Schools of Washington DC
Washington, DC
01.2008 - 07.2014
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Maintained accounts payable and receivable records ensuring timely payments are made.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization regarding budgeting matters.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits to ensure the accuracy of financial statements, resulting in clean audits.
- Calculated and prepared checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
- Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Maintained compliance with federal and state regulations while calculating and processing scholarship awards.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing structures.
- Assisted in the development of internal controls to protect company assets.
- Created and maintained personnel records, such as hiring documents, benefits information and payroll data.
- Monitored attendance records and leave requests for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepared and led new employee orientation to familiarize with company policies, procedures, culture and campus.
- Organized and facilitated team-building activities.
- Advised managers on how best to motivate employees and increase their satisfaction levels.
- Responded promptly to employee inquiries about policies or procedures.
- Administered employee benefits and led open enrollment process, informing and coaching employees.
- Coordinated workers' compensation insurance and managed claims.
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Maintained databases and records for accurate tracking of project progress.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Strayer University
Washington, DCSome College (No Degree) - Accounting
UMGC
College Park, MDSkills
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Bank reconciliation
- Payroll administration
- Financial reporting
- Internal controls
- Problem solving
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Data inputting
- Exceptional organization
- Multitasking
- Customer service
Founder of Non-Profit Organization in DC
- Executive Director of 'Til All Families Are Blessed, a non-Profit Charitable Organization (501 c 3) in Washington DC that provides local restaurant and local grocery store gift cards to the homeless on the streets and in tents in DC. We have a housing program as well. www.tilallfamiliesareblessed.org
Timeline
Bookkeeper
J High Bookkeeping Services
09.2014 - Current
Business Finance Manager
Cornerstone Schools of Washington DC
01.2008 - 07.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Strayer University
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
UMGC
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