Karen Kovacs
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dynamic Office Manager excelling in payroll,
Experienced with office administration, including managing daily operations and ensuring smooth workflows. Utilizes organizational and leadership skills to maintain efficiency and support team productivity. Knowledge of office software, scheduling, and resource allocation to drive operational success.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
DRS Construction
Avenel. NJ
11.2017 - 12.2025
- Developed and maintained filing systems to improve document retrieval and organization.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Handled all accounts payable processing making sure all bills were paid in timely fashion.
- The processing of all account receivables.
- Payroll processing for all employees.
- Job costing and inventory management.
- All contract and time and material billing to all clients.
Office Manager
Anchors Aweigh Meat & Seafood
Mt Holly, NJ
04.1997 - 09.2017
- Managed daily office operations to ensure efficient workflow and support team productivity.
- Coordinated scheduling for staff meetings, appointments, and vendor interactions.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring adequate supplies and timely reordering processes.
- Implemented office policies that enhanced operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Preparation of daily cash bank deposits and recording and the reconciliation of all bank statements.
Bookkeeper
Various
Jackson, NJ
01.1991 - 03.1997
- Processed invoices and managed accounts payable/receivable efficiently.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring precision in financial reporting.
- Payroll processing for all employees.
- Prepared daily bank deposits and recorded and maintained all transactions.
Billing Specialist
Caroll Fulmer Trucking
Orlando, FL
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Processed customer invoices using advanced billing software systems for corporate office as well as 20 branch offices.
- Coordinated with drivers to resolve billing discrepancies.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding billings and account status.
- Assisted payout department in the processing of drivers settlement checks.
- Implemented new efficient filing system.
Assistant Bookkeeper
Autotron Electric
Perth Amboy, NJ
09.1983 - 12.1989
- Processed vendor invoices and managed accounts payable functions efficiently.
- Reconciled bank statements with financial records to ensure accuracy.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate general ledger entries and financial reports.
- Supported payroll processing by verifying timesheets and employee data.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colonia High School
Colonia, NJSkills
- Office administration
- Data entry
- Clear oral/written communication
- Billing
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Administrative support
- Payroll processing
- Bookkeeping
- Account reconciliation
- Mail handling
- Inventory control
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Reliability
- Phone and email etiquette
Hobbies
Sewing
Crafts
4H Horse Program Volunteer
Timeline
Office Manager
DRS Construction
11.2017 - 12.2025
Office Manager
Anchors Aweigh Meat & Seafood
04.1997 - 09.2017
Bookkeeper
Various
01.1991 - 03.1997
Billing Specialist
Caroll Fulmer Trucking
01.1989 - 01.1991
Assistant Bookkeeper
Autotron Electric
09.1983 - 12.1989
High School Diploma -
Colonia High School