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Katie Guinther
Canby,OR
Summary
Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in invoicing with eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position in accounting. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist
Executive Security Services, Inc
2022.05 - 2024.04
- Input financial data and produced reports using QuickBooks.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable and receivable management, reducing processing time and minimizing errors.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced manual tasks for accounting team, freeing up time for higher-value activities.
- Acted as resource for colleagues by sharing knowledge expertise in specialized areas.
- Managed payroll operations.
- Initiated biweekly payroll procedures and provided accurate and on-time compensation for employees.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, employee reimbursements, and statements.
Administrative Assistant
Precision Truss & Lumber
2016.04 - 2022.03
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Assisted in on-boarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure smooth integration.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Office Manager
Chosen Wood Window Maintenance, Inc
2008.01 - 2016.01
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
- Assisted in recruitment process, conducting interviews and on-boarding new employees to promote seamless integration into team dynamic.
- Served as liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Organized travel arrangements for executives by researching cost-effective options while accommodating individual preferences.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Office Assistant
Cedar Creek Custom Lumber
2007.01 - 2008.01
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
- Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
Clerk of the Depot
Canby Historical Society
2004.01 - 2007.01
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Pioneer Pacific College
Wilsonville, OR04.2009
AAS Business Accounting -
Pioneer Pacific College
Wilsonville, OR02.2007
High School Diploma -
Canby High School
Canby, OR06.2003
Skills
- Invoice and Bill Processing
- Accounts Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Payroll Processing
- Statement preparation
- Report Preparation
- Payment Processing
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- MS Office
- Administrative Support
- Attention to Detail
- QuickBooks, PeachTree, and Quicken expertise
Quote
A mature person is one who does not think only in absolutes, who is able to be objective even when deeply stirred emotionally, who has learned that there is both good and bad in all people and all things, and who walks humbly and deals charitably with the circumstances of life.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsPaid time offFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programsInterests
Reading
Going to the beach
Going to the movies
Being outdoors
Photography
Timeline
Accounting Specialist
Executive Security Services, Inc
2022.05 - 2024.04
Administrative Assistant
Precision Truss & Lumber
2016.04 - 2022.03
Office Manager
Chosen Wood Window Maintenance, Inc
2008.01 - 2016.01
Office Assistant
Cedar Creek Custom Lumber
2007.01 - 2008.01
Clerk of the Depot
Canby Historical Society
2004.01 - 2007.01
Bachelor of Science -
Pioneer Pacific College
AAS Business Accounting -
Pioneer Pacific College
High School Diploma -
Canby High School
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