Diane Kim Gilbert-Eayrs
Homer,AK
Summary
Seasoned general accountant, bookkeeper with more than 30 years of experience as a business owner as well as working as general accountant for various businesses in the community of Homer. Accounting professional prepared to contribute to financial stability and operational efficiency. Proven track record in performing crucial accounting functions and contributing to financial accuracy. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing demands. Skilled in financial analysis and reconciliations, with valued organizational and communication traits. Professional accounting specialist skilled in financial analysis, ledger management, and regulatory compliance. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Highly dependable with focus on achieving accurate and timely results. Proficient in accounting software, problem-solving, and maintaining high standards of integrity. Experienced with financial record management, including accounts payable and receivable. Utilizes advanced accounting software to ensure accurate and timely financial data entry. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and internal controls ensures adherence to financial standards. Seasoned Accounting Support professional with proven skills in managing routine and complex business accounting needs. Familiar with [Industry] standards, state requirements, and federal regulations. Expert in GAAP with general ledger experience. Vigilant Accounts Payable Clerk with [Number] years of experience working with [Type] accounts. Committed to on-time payments, maintaining detailed records and paying vendors on time. Detail-oriented worker with proven resourcefulness and reliability.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Accounting Technician III A/P
Grant Administrator City of Homer Finance
10.2015 - Current
- Process accounts payable vouchers for payment, check invoices for accuracy, ensure proper documentation for payment has been obtained.
- Assembles, processes and balances accounts payable data. General office duties, such as filing, answering phones, email correspondence with vendors, and department heads and employees.
- Recording local bids with the clerks when they are scheduled to be opened at City Hall.
- Update General ledger for Accounts Payable. Monthly report to balance with bank records. Supervisor maintains bank records.
- Maintain Travel advances and draws within the departments to make sure all back up is submitted for audit.
- Maintain PCard purchases for all departments. File of purchases is downloaded from Wells Fargo and an excel sheet is created to import to A/P program to post monthly expenses to reconcile the Bank records.
- Prepares and prints accounts payable checks
- Review purchase orders and encumbrances
- Maintains fixed asset files on spreadsheet to import to accounting software.
- Creates and maintains excel spreadsheet for audit and various reports.
- Reviews and processes approved contractor and vendor invoices and pay requests from Project Managers for accuracy and budget compliance for all projects with grant and loan funds. Verifies grant or loan expenses per state and/or federal regulations. Works directly with other Department staff.
- Some of the projects I worked on: Port: Cruise ship ramp, over 6M, Port and Harbor ramp improvements, New Police Station as well as working with Department of Homeland Security for equipment grants for the Police Department, Public Works ADEC grants for various water/sewer/road/parks, etc. projects. Fire Hall -grants for new equipment
- Prepares and submits financial reports for grants and loan reimbursements as required by various projects. Copies invoices, time sheets, and general ledger detail as needed. Prepares excel spreadsheets as needed for various projects.
- Maintains, records and reconciles revenues and expenditures for capital projects with grant and loan funds and reserves. Prepares journal entries for projects.
- Prepares extensive audit work papers including confirmation letters and schedules for outside auditors. The City of Homer contracts with BDO to audit the books in accordance with the Government Standard Audit. Grant and A/P have no findings from the last 5 years when I took over position.
- Provides back-up assistance to Customer Service Cashiers during breaks and lunch. Maintains city vehicle registration files.
- New Vendor Set up, vendor maintenance
- Prepare 1099 forms to send out to vendors and 1096 by IRS deadline. Most recent, 2020. Over 1400 recipients received a 1099G from the City of Homer. The files were sent electronically to the IRS. These funds were initiated by the CARES Act, Covid 19. Grant files were created for the recipients of the taxable grants.
Teller
First National Bank Alaska Homer Branch
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Provide excellent customer service to branch customers; process routine paying and receiving transactions, operate teller machines, and balance cash drawer.
- Processes ATM, mail, and night depository transactions.
- Analyzes checks and deposits for anomalies and performs regulatory reporting as required.
- Explains, promotes, and sells basic products and services
- Send wire transfers
- Balance the cash vault and order money as needed for the branch.
Member Service Rep
Homer Electric Association
03.2012 - 05.2015
- Accept and process membership applications for electric service, explaining in a courteous manner the rules, regulations and policies of Homer Electric.
- Work at the call center. Set up payment plans in the most empathetic way to those in need. Balance the cash drawer at the end of the day. Work as a team with co-workers.
- Homer Electric Association, AEEC: A/P and Payroll:
- Compute wages and deductions, and enter data into computers.
- Compile employee time, production, and payroll data from time sheets and other records. Distribute and collect time cards each pay period.
- Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions. Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records.
- Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
- Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
- Code documents according to company procedures.
- Compare computer printouts to manually maintained journals to determine if they match. Process accounts payable invoices with POs bi-weekly and print checks to vendors.
Business Associate/ teller
Wells Fargo Bank
05.1996 - 06.2010
- Obtain and compile copies of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements, and other financial information.
- Meet with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and to answer questions about the process.
- Review loan agreements to ensure that they are complete and accurate according to policy. Handle customer complaints and take appropriate action to resolve them. Review and update credit and loan files.
Owner-Bookkeeper
Airport Texaco/Homer Tire & Auto
09.1988 - 01.2003
- Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements.
- Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
- Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
- Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Reconcile and balance check registers. Send out monthly bills for local charge accounts.
- Reconcile and balance monthly gas storage tanks to ensure no leaks.
- Bi-weekly payroll, up to 10 employees.
- Quick books accounting system with monthly download of bank statements.
- Maintains and manages business revenue up to one million dollars a year.
Education
English, Jazz course, political Science
Kenai Peninsula College
Homer, AKTheology
Alaska Bible Institute
Homer, AKBank Compliance and Certification, Business Management
Wells Fargo
01.1983
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Clover Park Vocational School
01.1977
Biblical Studies - Revivalist
Bethel School Supernatural Ministry
Redding, CA 2024.09 - 2025.05
Skills
- Clerical, General Accounting
- Customer Service
- Service Orientation Judgment and Decision Making Social Perceptiveness
- Mathematics
- Coordination
Accomplishments
Completes First Year BSSM online 2024-2025
Work Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
4-day work weekStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsFlexible work hoursTimeline
Biblical Studies - Revivalist
Bethel School Supernatural Ministry
2024.09 - 2025.05
Accounting Technician III A/P
Grant Administrator City of Homer Finance
10.2015 - Current
Teller
First National Bank Alaska Homer Branch
06.2015 - 10.2015
Member Service Rep
Homer Electric Association
03.2012 - 05.2015
Business Associate/ teller
Wells Fargo Bank
05.1996 - 06.2010
Owner-Bookkeeper
Airport Texaco/Homer Tire & Auto
09.1988 - 01.2003
English, Jazz course, political Science
Kenai Peninsula College
Theology
Alaska Bible Institute
Bank Compliance and Certification, Business Management
Wells Fargo
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Clover Park Vocational School
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