Julia A. Grimm
Wapello
Summary
Over 20 years of office experience, including 17 years as an office manager, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and various accounting software such as ADP, QuickBooks, and Sage Mas90. Expertise in office management, customer service, and human resources, with a solid grasp of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices. Proven track record in bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with policies. Strong analytical skills and process improvement capabilities, contributing to increased efficiency and team success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Borghi USA
West Burlington
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated audits with external auditors and promptly addressed findings.
- Supervised accounting tasks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense reporting.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for comprehensive recordkeeping and detailed financial reporting.
- Monitored cash flow, managed bank reconciliations, and oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Ensured timely vendor payments according to contractual agreements.
- Verified account transactions, prepared ACH/Wire transfer, and maintained accounting ledgers.
- Evaluated billing invoices and expense reports to ensure cash flow management and cost containment.
- Reviewed general ledger accounts for accuracy and compliance with GAAP standards.
Accounting Associate
Economy Advertising
01.2018 - 07.2024
- Cost Accounting
- Prepare invoice for customers
- Process Sales tax for thirty-six states
- Accounts Payable
- Ensure correct coding, matching and approval of all A/P and make payments in a timely manner.
- Answer all Vendor questions
- Process all W - 9’s and Sales Tax Exempt forms
- Assist Office Manager with any and all duties assigned
Business Office Manager
Pioneer Park
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Calculate time cards process payroll for 48 employees and process quarterly reports
- Prepare invoices and Collect A/R
- Complete all account and bank reconciliations
- Bill Insurance companies and MCO
- Prepare Medicaid, Medicare and Therapy bills
- Collect Client participation amounts
- Assist and submit new Medicaid applications
- Ensure correct coding matching and approval of all A/P and make payments in a timely manner.
- Order office supplies as needed
Accounts Payable & Payroll Clerk
Lewis Industrial Services
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Perform day to day management of the payment cycle
- Ensure correct approval, sorting, coding and matching of invoices and receipts
- Answer all Vendor questions
- Assists in month end closing
- Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating and entering data
- Provides payroll information by answering employee question
Office Manager
West Burlington Honda
01.2013 - 09.2014
- Ensure all store transactions are processed accurately and timely in accordance with company policy
- Prepare financial reports for the GM and CFO
- Maintain clean schedules
- Process payroll
- Prepare payroll taxes
- Manage office staff
- Prepare financial statements
- Reconcile all accounts
- Manage cash flow
- Administer and oversee all accounting functions
- Close month and year-end
Office Manager
Zephyr Copies & Design, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Process all paperwork associated with an office with 6 divisions
- Calculate payroll and process the quarterly taxes for a 50 employee company
- Year-end closing of books
- Order supplies for three store locations
- Reconcile accounts
- Manage cash flow
- Help implement new policies and procedures
- Supervise three positions
Office Manager
Washington Auto Plaza
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Supervise office staff; accounts payable, warranty administration, receptionist/cashier, and deal processing personnel
- Record general journal entries and adjustments to the general ledger
- Calculate multiple financial statements in accordance to manufacturer's guidelines
- Reconcile all accounts monthly
- Calculate payroll for a 35 employee company
- Prepare quarterly and year end taxes
- Process and close year-end
- Set policies and procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2024
Associates of Arts - Muscatine, IA
Muscatine Community College
Muscatine, IA01.2005
Skills
- Cost accounting
- Invoice preparation
- Sales tax processing
- Accounts payable management
- Quarterly reporting
- Financial reporting
- Account reconciliation
- Payroll administration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Accounts receivable management
- Year-end closing
- Payroll processing
- General ledger maintenance
- Invoice processing
- Bank reconciliation
- Intercompany transactions
- Financial statement preparation
- Expense tracking
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Month-end closing
- Accounting operations
- Teamwork
- Microsoft office
- Journal entries
- Confidentiality
Work Preference
Location Preference
RemoteHybridOn-SiteSalary Range
$60000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Accounting Manager
Borghi USA
07.2024 - Current
Accounting Associate
Economy Advertising
01.2018 - 07.2024
Business Office Manager
Pioneer Park
01.2016 - 01.2018
Accounts Payable & Payroll Clerk
Lewis Industrial Services
01.2015 - 03.2016
Office Manager
West Burlington Honda
01.2013 - 09.2014
Office Manager
Zephyr Copies & Design, Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2013
Office Manager
Washington Auto Plaza
01.2002 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Management
Western Governors University
Associates of Arts - Muscatine, IA
Muscatine Community College