LaTonia Gaston
Flint,Texas
Summary
My objective is to obtain a challenging position that will utilize my knowledge and skills. I am a Professional Accountant, Bookkeeper with 30 years of experience with Accounts receivable/ and Accounts payable. A Certified Notary Signing Agent as well as an a Substitute Teacher.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant / Certified Notary Signing Agent
GASTON FINANCIAL SERVICES
05.2020 - Current
- General Bookkeeping and Accounting, Power of Attorney, Quit Claim Deeds, Affidavit of Heirship, Warranty Deeds ,Marriage & Divorce Documents ,Recovery Lost Money, Bill of Sales, As Well as a Traveling Notary Signing Agent.
Substitute Teacher
TISD
03.2019 - Current
- Perform Classroom Management Processes
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
Substitute Teacher
BISD
03.2012 - 01.2019
- Perform Classroom Management Processes
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
Accountant
New Days Community Church
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Church Budget Accounts Payable/Receivable Payroll
Accountant/ Works Manager
One Call Construction
05.2009 - 06.2011
- I was the Accountant and Works Manager for a construction company
- I handled all the functions in the office because it was a one person office
- It included accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll ect
- I also supervised ten field employees where I had to visit job sites.
Sr. Accounting Tech
City of Tyler
06.1998 - 08.2006
- Accountable for all functions in Accounts Payable Daily contact with the bank Research problems with payments, Procurement Cards and vendors Journal Entries Process all Housing Assistance Checks Positive Pay Maintain City Procurement Cards Purchase supplies needed for Finance Department Typing, Filing, 10 key and other duties assigned
Insurance/Data Entry Clerk
Shtofman Company
09.1992 - 03.1998
- Maintain Health Insurance for Company Accounts Payable, Payroll, Billing and Accounts Receivable
- Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously entering and updating policyholder information in the insurance database.
- Expedited claims processing for faster customer resolutions by efficiently inputting claim details into the system.
Education
Bookkeeping and Accounting Certificate -
Ashworth College
Norcross, Georgia01.2001
Associates in Accounting - Accounting And Business Management
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, Texas12.1993
Basic -
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville, TX01.1991
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Problem resolution
- Budget development
- Critical thinking
- Financial reporting
- Self-starter
- Public and private accounting
- Meeting deadline
- Administrative support
- Microsoft Office skills
- Meet deadline
- Cash Handling
- Bonded
- Auditing
- Payroll Administration
- Calculating Liabilities
- Accounts Payable
- Payroll Management
- Strategic Planning
- Mobile Notary Services
- Networking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Signing Appointment Coordination
- Document Review
- Excel Spreadsheets
Accomplishments
- Multitasking
- Demonstrated proficiencies in telephone, e-mail, fax and front-desk reception within high-volume environment.
- Computer Proficiency
- Created PowerPoint presentations that were successfully used for business development.
- File Management
- Prepared monthly reports for records, closed terminated records, completed final audit of charts and insured that all documentation has been received and filed.
- Administration
- Answered multiple phone lines, transferred calls to corresponding departments, filed patient records and billed accordingly.
- Monthly Reporting
- Organized billing and invoice data and prepared accounts receivable and expected revenue reports for controllers.
- Performed administration tasks such as filing, developing spreadsheets, faxing reports, photocopying collateral and scanning documents for inter-departmental use.
- Payroll Assistance
- Assisted with payroll preparation and entered data into cumulative payroll document.
Affiliations
- Board Member of the Ends Committee-I am the Co-Chair
- Member of the NAACP
- Partners with MRS. CEO and I am also a Brand Ambassador
- Member of Nami Texas
- Member of the Chamber of Commerce
- Member of the Rotary Club
- Campaign Manager for Petra Hawkins District 2 Campaign
- Board Member of the North Tyler Historical Cultural Art District
- Member of NAREB Realtist
- Board Member of the Adult Protective Service
Timeline
Accountant / Certified Notary Signing Agent
GASTON FINANCIAL SERVICES
05.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
TISD
03.2019 - Current
Substitute Teacher
BISD
03.2012 - 01.2019
Accountant/ Works Manager
One Call Construction
05.2009 - 06.2011
Accountant
New Days Community Church
01.2006 - 01.2018
Sr. Accounting Tech
City of Tyler
06.1998 - 08.2006
Insurance/Data Entry Clerk
Shtofman Company
09.1992 - 03.1998
Bookkeeping and Accounting Certificate -
Ashworth College
Associates in Accounting - Accounting And Business Management
Tyler Junior College
Basic -
Jacksonville High School