KATHLEEN MACDONALD
Bessemer City,NC
Summary
Results-driven professional with a solid background in financial reporting and accounting. Excellent communication and multi-tasking abilities. Committed to delivering accurate financial documentation and reporting.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Secretary
Bessemer City High School
Bessemer City, NC
11.2021 - Current
- Manage financial records and documentation to streamline budget tracking and reporting processes.
- Payroll processing and maintained employee records for accurate compensation management.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements, ensuring compliance with school district regulations and NC state law.
- Maintain confidential files related to the school's finances.
- Coordinate with auditors to provide necessary information for annual audits.
- Reconciliation of bank statements on a monthly basis.
- Manage daily cash flow activities including deposits, payments, transfers, and withdrawals.
- Enter all purchase orders and ensure that all invoices are paid in a timely manner.
Business Manager
Bessemer City High School
Bessemer City, NC
08.2012 - 11.2021
- Supervised custodian duties/responsibilities.
- Ordering of supplies.
- Facilities management (facility rental schedule/agreements/arrangements).
- Followed up on work order requests by school staff and generate necessary work orders to the district Facilities Department
- Bus Driver supervision.
- School liaison to District Facilities Department, Transportation Department, School Nutrition Department, Technology Support Services.
Business Development/Deposit Specialist
Carolina Commerce Bank
Gastonia, NC 28054
07.2004 - 12.2008
- Managed and expanded deposit portfolios to enhance profitability.
- Optimized customer relationships through providing excellent customer service.
- Developed tailored financial solutions for clients, improving overall satisfaction rates.
- Served as primary contact for all banking relationships established through personal efforts.
- Advised customers on business management and financial strategies to drive success.
- Fostered branch participation in community events to promote awareness and growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MISkills
- Accounts payable
- Invoice management
- Records management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Data entry
- Financial reporting
- Fast learner
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
Timeline
Financial Secretary
Bessemer City High School
11.2021 - Current
Business Manager
Bessemer City High School
08.2012 - 11.2021
Business Development/Deposit Specialist
Carolina Commerce Bank
07.2004 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Michigan State University
AWARDS
2019 Gaston County Schools Employee of the Year