Laura Nicholas
Millville,NJ
Summary
Resourceful, meticulous accounting professional with experience in strategic problem-solving solving, customer relationship management and financial reconciliations. Team player with strong technical proficiency and commitment to accuracy in financial data entry and recordkeeping. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper & Office Manager
John Maben, LLC dba Pegasus Coin & Jewelery
Bradenton, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Helped businesses keep finances in order by managing accounting ledgers and recording journal entries.
- Prepared and processed payrolls.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Provided assistance in preparing tax returns annually.
- Handled bi-weekly payroll services for employees.
- Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information.
- Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
- Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
- Certified and processed payroll, electronic deposits and pay adjustments while distributing checks.
- Managed payroll processing for staff members.
- Reconciled intercompany accounts on a regular basis.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Performed month-end closing activities.
- Prepared bank reconciliations, managed field audits and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.
- Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
- Performed bookkeeping and accounting consulting services.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
Fulfillment Manager
Moderncoinmart
Bradenton, FL
09.2007 - 06.2023
- Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
- Managed staff training on operating procedures in order to maximize efficiency across the organization.
- Restructured warehouse picking locations and reserved slots to achieve maximum employee productivity.
- Developed, implemented and maintained inventory control systems to ensure accurate record keeping.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing daily operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate supply chain activities and optimize production schedules.
- Implemented and planned warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- Received, checked-in and stocked merchandise throughout store, helped maintain store inventory levels and assisted with orderliness and cleanliness of sales floor and stock room.
- Led team of inventory employees to receive and record new stock.
- Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
- Implemented bar coding system to identify location and quantities of requested items.
- Followed operational guidelines to properly unload and stock merchandise.
- Resolved issues related to receiving errors such as incorrect quantities or missing items.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Utilized warehouse management systems software for tracking products from receipt through shipment.
- Performed regular cycle counts to maintain accuracy of inventory records.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Tracked shipments from vendors for prompt resolution of any discrepancies or delays encountered during transit or delivery.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for successful execution of special projects or initiatives.
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
- Resolved any customer service issues related to order fulfillment in a timely manner.
- Coached employees on ways to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall productivity.
- Evaluated performance trends to determine areas in need of improvement.
- Organized warehouse operations, including receiving, stocking, picking, packing, shipping and returns.
- Managed the receiving and shipping of all incoming and outgoing orders, ensuring accuracy in product quantity, quality and condition.
- Communicated regularly with other departments such as sales, marketing and operations regarding supply chain updates.
- Trained new staff members in proper packing techniques for fragile items.
- Monitored inventories on computer to generate accurate reports.
- Received, evaluated and scanned in new inventory, updated computer database and proactively resolved variances.
Bookkeeper & Office Manager
Scotsman Coin & Jewelry
St Louis, MO
01.1998 - 06.2005
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
- Prepared bank reconciliations, managed field audits and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.
- Analyzed financial transactions, assigning to specific accounts.
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Performed bookkeeping and accounting consulting services.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
- Performed month-end closing activities.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
- Reconciled intercompany accounts on a regular basis.
- Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policies.
- Handled bi-weekly payroll services for employees.
- Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
- Prepared and processed payrolls.
- Helped businesses keep finances in order by managing accounting ledgers and recording journal entries.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Managed payroll processing for staff members.
- Resolved billing discrepancies with vendors or customers promptly.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders prior to payment processing.
- Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
Inventory Manager
Avena Rare Coin
Vineland, NJ
05.1987 - 10.1995
- Skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing all office duties.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Inspected outgoing packages for damage before sealing them up for shipment.
- Monitored merchandise received and shipped from facility in computer system.
- Attended and participated in industry events.
- Reported on inventory operations, stock levels and adjustments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vineland High School
Vineland, NJ06-1987
Skills
- Quickbooks
- A/P and A/R
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Inventory Tracking
- Invoice Processing
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Expense Tracking
- Payroll Processing
- Bank Reconciliation
- Cash Flow Management
- Bookkeeping
- Warehouse Organization
- Inventory Control
- Cycle Counting
- Order Fulfillment
- Inventory Reconciliation
- Shipping and Receiving
- Barcode Scanning
- Ordering Supplies
- Stocking and Organization
- Attention to Detail
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bookkeeper & Office Manager
John Maben, LLC dba Pegasus Coin & Jewelery
06.2023 - Current
Fulfillment Manager
Moderncoinmart
09.2007 - 06.2023
Bookkeeper & Office Manager
Scotsman Coin & Jewelry
01.1998 - 06.2005
Inventory Manager
Avena Rare Coin
05.1987 - 10.1995
High School Diploma -
Vineland High School
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