Laura Nicholas
Millville ,NJ
Summary
Organized Bookkeeper proficient in QuickBooks and Excel. Executed bookkeeping tasks for small companies and excelled at quickly learning new accounting methods and procedures. Exceptional bookkeeping, reporting and communications skills enabled impressive results. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
John Maben, LLC DBA Pegasus Coin & Jewelry
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Quick Books.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Fulfillment Manager
Asset Marketing Services, LLC
09.2007 - 06.2023
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Trained and supervised team members to ensure consistency in performance and adherence to company policies.
- Improved distribution efficiency with design, development, and testing of embedded software applications.
- Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
- Verified deliveries against paperwork and contacted vendors to resolve discrepancies.
- Managed inbound receiving departments.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Quick Books.
- Reviewed general ledger for accuracy and specific coding issues.
- Supported the bookkeeper with payroll processing, ensuring accurate employee compensation.
- Filed invoices with processed checks to maintain orderly accounting filing system.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Confirmed accounts payable and controlled expenses by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Bookkeeper
Scotsman Coin And Jewelry
10.1994 - 06.2005
- Input financial data and produced reports using Quick Books.
- Reviewed general ledger for accuracy and specific coding issues.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and potential areas for improvement or cost savings opportunities.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process, providing necessary documentation as required.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Excel.
Inventory Controller
Avena Rare Coin
05.1987 - 09.1994
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels to meet customer needs and demands.
- Assisted finance department with cost control measures by providing accurate reporting on inventory costs and usage patterns.
- Contributed to environmental sustainability initiatives by developing strategies for reducing waste in packaging materials.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy by implementing efficient tracking and organization systems.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vineland Senior High School
Vineland, NJ06.1987
Skills
- Quickbooks
- Accounts Payable
- Payroll Processing
- Word Processing
- Data Entry and 10-Key
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Payroll Preparation and Processing
- Full-cycle accounting
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Bookkeeper
John Maben, LLC DBA Pegasus Coin & Jewelry
06.2023 - Current
Fulfillment Manager
Asset Marketing Services, LLC
09.2007 - 06.2023
Bookkeeper
Scotsman Coin And Jewelry
10.1994 - 06.2005
Inventory Controller
Avena Rare Coin
05.1987 - 09.1994
High School Diploma -
Vineland Senior High School
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