LAURA KEETON
Overland Park
Summary
Organized and detail-oriented bookkeeping professional with extensive experience in accounts payable and receivable, payroll administration, and vendor communication. Proven ability to ensure accuracy in financial transactions while supporting senior executives and small business owners. Open to new opportunities that leverage a diverse skill set.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Associate
Teague Electric Construction
Lenexa
02.2025 - Current
- Ensured accuracy and timeliness in daily accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Verified employee hours and deductions to support payroll processing.
- Prepared weekly payroll for 160 hourly employees.
- Executed ACH, check, and credit card deposits in a timely manner.
- Communicated with vendors regarding payment inquiries and invoice discrepancies.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Assisted HR department with tasks related to onboarding new employees.
- Answered questions from employees regarding leave balances, payroll deductions and other HR matters.
- Created, maintained, and updated employee files and other HR documents.
BOOKKEEPING
Alliance Monitoring Technologies, LLC
Overland Park
05.2018 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, processed product orders, and issued invoices to ensure timely payments and accurate financial tracking.
- Recorded sales data to facilitate commission calculations and collaborated with accountant to streamline month-end processes.
- Handled various bookkeeping tasks in small business, including phone inquiries and financial record maintenance.
ACCOUNTING/HR ASSISTANT
Centurian Properties, LLC
Tacoma
09.2016 - 04.2018
- Assisted with accounts payable and receivable; entered payroll, EFTPS payments, and labor hours to ensure accurate financial records.
- Reconciled bank accounts and credit card statements.
- Facilitated the interview process by managing candidate communications and interview setups.
- Coordinated with utility companies to start, stop, and monitor multiple accounts, ensuring seamless service for clients.
- Maintained organized records of business licenses, W9 forms, bonds, agreements, L&I, and vendor contacts for compliance and reference.
- Supported property transactions by maintaining and modifying relevant files and records.
BOOKKEEPING/PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Apex Products, LLC
Overland Park
01.2011 - 05.2016
- Coordinated bookkeeping tasks and prioritized daily activities to ensure timely financial reporting.
- Resolved account payable/receivable and inventory discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
- Managed expense reports and coordinated daily tasks for two business partners to streamline operations.
- Created sales orders and invoices.
- Created and organized monthly commissions and reporting.
- Implemented up to date information to current and new merchants.
- Generated sales through networking, social media, and inbound customer calls.
Education
Associate of Science -
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS05-2016
Skills
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Collections
- Accounting software
- QuickBooks
- Data entry accuracy
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Document management
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Financial reporting
- Communication
Timeline
Accounting Associate
Teague Electric Construction
02.2025 - Current
BOOKKEEPING
Alliance Monitoring Technologies, LLC
05.2018 - Current
ACCOUNTING/HR ASSISTANT
Centurian Properties, LLC
09.2016 - 04.2018
BOOKKEEPING/PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Apex Products, LLC
01.2011 - 05.2016
Associate of Science -
Johnson County Community College