Laura Strickland
Richmond Hill,GA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Senior Associate with a Pro Advisor certification & QBO Payroll Certification since 2020, committed to optimizing processes and streamlining operations for enhanced team efficiency. Seeking a challenging position in Bookkeeping to leverage 20+ years of administrative, management, and customer service skills. Decisive leader with an analytical and flexible approach to solving problems.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate Bookkeeper Pro Advisor
Intuit/Quickbooks
01.2020 - Current
- Act as a voice and face to Intuit clients, preparing QuickBooks for business and tax needs
- Train and supported new team members, fostering a collaborative culture
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and complaints
- Applied analytical strategies to identify and resolve complex issues
- Flexible scheduling to meet seasonal and business demands.
Owner/Stylist
Salon 17
10.2010 - Current
- Successfully own and manage Salon 17 for 14 years
- Oversee day-to-day business operations, ensuring optimal performance
- Consulted with customers, assessed needs, and proposed effective solutions
- Trained and motivated employees, establishing foundational processes
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Finance Manager/Admin
FBC
07.2005 - 04.2008
- Managed all finance and administrative functions for a preschool
- Reconciled accounts, investigated variances, and updated transaction records
- Analyzed budgets and current trends to support financial operations
- Corrected miscalculations and discrepancies to ensure quality assurance
- Handled expense tracking, personnel vouchers, and standard bookkeeping tasks.
Education
Associate of Science - Cosmetology
10.2010
Skills
- Quickbooks and Microsoft proficiency
- Scheduling and efficient time management
- Customer service excellence
- Typing (20 years), Computer (20 years)
- Administrative Assistant (20 years), Management (20 years)
- Pro Advisor since 2020
- Advanced Pro Advisor
- QBO Payroll
- Ptin
- Daily Status Reports
- Financial Statements Expertise
- Team Supervision
- Client Interactions
- Account Reconciliation
- Complaint Management
- Accounting Familiarity
- Operational Efficiency
- Communications Strategies
- Training and mentoring
- Team Leadership
- Proficient in [Software]
- Finance
- Financial Management
- Money Handling
- Financial statements expertise
- Bookkeeping
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
- Relationship Building
- Computer Skills
- Courteous and Professional
- Computer competencies
- Performance Improvement
Certification
- Intuit Pro advisor Certificate
- Intuit Pro advisor Advanced Certificate
- Intuit Payroll Certificate
- Master Cosmetology Certificate/License
I love to travel
Traveling with my husband of 27 years is a blessing to me and my family. It is the highlight of the years we have had together. We love to spend time together with family and friends
Timeline
Senior Associate Bookkeeper Pro Advisor - Intuit/Quickbooks
01.2020 - Current
Owner/Stylist - Salon 17
10.2010 - Current
Finance Manager/Admin - FBC
07.2005 - 04.2008
Savannah Tech College - Associate of Science, Cosmetology
- Intuit Pro advisor Certificate
- Intuit Pro advisor Advanced Certificate
- Intuit Payroll Certificate
- Master Cosmetology Certificate/License
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