Jessica Collins
West New York,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented HR and bookkeeping professional with experience supporting restaurant operations. Skilled in recruiting, onboarding, employee records, and compliance, along with daily accounting and financial reporting. Trusted for confidentiality, organization, and reliable support to managers and staff.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Book keeper
Carminesnyc
New York, New York
02.2024 - 02.2026
- Managed restaurant bookkeeping for Carmine's NYC daily financial records
- Recorded accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Reconciled bank statements with cash receipts and deposits
- Processed vendor invoices and tracked payment schedules
- Prepared expense reports for management review
- Supported month-end close and financial reporting for hospitality operations
- Maintained general ledger accounts and journal entries
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
Human Resources Manager
Queensyard
New York, New York
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed recruiting for front-of-house and back-of-house teams at Queensyard
- Coordinated onboarding, orientation, and paperwork for new Queensyard hires
- Maintained employee records and HR files for Queensyard staff
- Supported employee relations and resolved workplace concerns
- Guided managers on policies, discipline, and performance reviews
- Coordinated training on service standards, safety, and workplace conduct
- Ensured HR compliance with labor laws and Queensyard procedures
Book Keeper
Milos Restaurant
New York, New York
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable records to support cash flow management.
- Processed vendor invoices and tracked payment schedules to maintain timely payments and supplier relationships.
- Reconciled bank statements with Milo's Restaurant ledger entries.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
- Recorded daily sales from restaurant POS and cash receipts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Prepared payroll data for restaurant staff and kitchen teams.
- Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
Education
BBA - Business
Derby College
London Uk01-2014
Skills
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Payroll administration
- Bank statement reconciliation
- General ledger management
- Month-end close
- Financial reporting
- Cash flow management
Timeline
Book keeper
Carminesnyc
02.2024 - 02.2026
Human Resources Manager
Queensyard
04.2021 - 05.2023
Book Keeper
Milos Restaurant
01.2018 - 04.2020
BBA - Business
Derby College