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LaKeena Fowler

Waco,TX

Summary

Motivated Accounting Assistant with four years of experience offering exceptional office support in both for-profit and non-profit sectors. An energetic and reputable individual possessing a strong work ethic, professional demeanor, and superb initiative. Exceptional customer service and decision-making skills. My work ethic is driven by my passion for accurate and efficient financial management, and I am known for my energetic and reputable approach to every task. I possess excellent decision-making skills and take pride in delivering exceptional customer service. Additionally, my professional demeanor and superb initiative ensure I am always ready to take on new challenges and contribute effectively to any team.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant & Finance Support

Waco Foundation
Waco, TX
05.2022 - Current
  • Managed orders for office products, including paper and toner, and kept a strict eye on inventory.
  • Efficiently processes grants, scholarships, and donations from stakeholders.
  • Reviewed existing processes to identify areas for improvement or cost savings opportunities.
  • Assisted in preparing financial statements and reports, including monthly and annual accounts.
  • Performed ad hoc tasks related to finance operations as requested by senior managers.
  • Provided financial reporting, forecasting, and modeling to support management decision-making.
  • Managed and recorded cash, checks, and transfers.
  • Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
  • Managed a record of all financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Compiled current budget data from estimated revenues, expenses, and prior budgets.
  • Researched new products or services that could potentially benefit the company financially.
  • Developed a procedures manual for improving efficiency within the Finance department.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation.
  • Liaised with auditors during year-end audits, providing supporting documentation when necessary.
  • Provided support in developing new strategies related to financial management.
  • Entered data into accounting software packages accurately and efficiently.
  • Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes, and other operational payments.
  • Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments were current.
  • Managed and created various documents, handled correspondence and memos to assist various Directors.
  • Classified and summarized financial data to compile and enter in financial records
  • Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
  • Drove cash management to process timely cash receipts and support leaders.
  • Managed and recorded cash, checks and transfers.

City Secretary Administrative Specialist

City Of Waco
Waco, TX
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed data entry, record keeping, basic accounting, and document processing for city officials and citizens.
  • Managed detailed expense reports to reimburse the Mayor, City Council members, and the City Secretary.
  • Coordinated catering and housekeeping for City Council meetings.
  • Managed a variety of electronic and paper files, records, reports, and documents.
  • Collected statistical data, and compiled data for reports.
  • Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents for the City Secretary's Office.
  • Coordinated direct office services, such as records, department finances, and budget preparation to aid the City Secretary and staff.
  • Scheduled employee training and assisted with training material.
  • Prepared monthly minutes.
  • Drove customer feedback to deliver information to management for corrective action.
  • Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
  • Developed project plans for various tasks assigned by upper management.

Education

Associate of Arts - Social Work

McLennan Community College
Waco, TX
05.2019

Skills

  • Data Entry
  • Check Processing
  • Invoice Processing
  • Expense Reporting
  • Minute Taking
  • Cash Deposit Preparation
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Database Record Keeping
  • Data Extraction
  • Document Workflow
  • Financial Reporting
  • Supply Requisition

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Administrative Assistant & Finance Support

Waco Foundation
05.2022 - Current

City Secretary Administrative Specialist

City Of Waco
10.2021 - 05.2022

Associate of Arts - Social Work

McLennan Community College

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