Kimberly Bentley
Lenoir,US
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting Professional experienced in payroll administration and financial reporting. Managed financial records and ensured compliance while delivering exceptional customer service, contributing to efficient operations and improved accuracy. Focused on utilizing skills in time management and supervisory roles to drive company success.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper/Finance/Payroll/Office Mananger
Freedom High School
Morganton, NC
01.2025 - Current
- Processed payroll for staff, ensuring timely and accurate payments to support employee satisfaction and operational continuity.
- Managed accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Managed financial records and transactions for school activities and programs.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
- Reconciled bank statements to maintain accurate financial records.
- Tracked student fees and payments for various school functions.
- Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Performed month-end closing activities.
- Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Analyzed financial information to recommend resource allocation strategies, enhancing financial management and supporting organizational goals.
- Resolved billing discrepancies with vendors or customers promptly.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely payments for services, maintaining positive relationships and uninterrupted service delivery.
- Assisted in audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Proficient with Infinite Campus and My School Bucks
- Handled sensitive financial information with confidentiality and integrity.
Accounting Specialist
CALDWELL COUNTY FINANCE
Lenoir, US
09.2006 - Current
- Reported overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities to ensure accurate financial records.
- Prepare reports to be submitted to the company's data processing department.
- Prepare and process payroll information.
- Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
- Prepare reports to be submitted to company's data processing department.
- Calculated, prepared, and issued bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements to maintain compliance with established procedures.
- Code documents according to company procedures.
- Updated and maintained excel spreadsheets to organize financial data.
- Completed daily bank deposits to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Dealer Services Representative
BROYHILL FURNITURE
Lenoir, US
09.1989 - 09.2006
- Collaborated with furniture dealers to troubleshoot shipment and ordering issues.
- Resolved issues with damaged and lost furniture by collecting information and providing effective solutions.
- Satisfied customers every day with fast, friendly, and knowledgeable support for furniture ordering and shipping needs to make sure that their customer were ultimately satisfied.
- Processed furniture orders from various communication channels including email, fax, and phone. that was placed by email, fax, call and mail.
- Satisfied customers by delivering speedy and expert service for all customer service needs.
- Reviewed the incoming orders to maintain a demanding schedule.
- Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
CALDWELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HUDSON, LENOIRSkills
- Payroll administration
- Financial analysis
- Financial reporting
- Data entry accuracy
- Compliance assurance
- Typing efficiency
- Computer literacy
- Skilled office professional
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Detail oriented
- Team player
Community Service
- Volunteer, Anchor Ridge Ministries delivering relief supplies to the Appalachian Mountains for the past 2 years.
- Volunteer for various animal rescue agencies, transporting animals to rescue groups.
- Sunday School teacher for 20 years working with children ages 6-18.
- Collection Volunteer, Operation Christmas Child.
Timeline
Bookkeeper/Finance/Payroll/Office Mananger
Freedom High School
01.2025 - Current
Accounting Specialist
CALDWELL COUNTY FINANCE
09.2006 - Current
Dealer Services Representative
BROYHILL FURNITURE
09.1989 - 09.2006
Associate of Applied Science - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
CALDWELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE