Laurie Huffman
Washington ,NC
Summary
Achieved operational excellence by optimizing accounts payable and receivable processes, resulting in improved financial reporting. Enhanced efficiency through consistent goal attainment and rigorous data integrity maintenance across financial systems. Leveraged proficiency in QuickBooks, SAP, MRI, MS Excel, and MS Office to drive process improvements. Fostered a structured office environment that supported team success and productivity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bookkeeper
Cypress Landing HOA
03.2024 - 09.2025
- Processed accounts payable/ receivable, payroll, journal entries, vouchers, community reimbursements for HOA, cash receipts from Bay Club. Reconciled multiple bank accounts. Bank Deposits.
- Inventory and P&L Reports for Treasurers and Committee Board Members. Budget monitoring, month end reports. Month-end closing. Vanguard accounts reconciliation. Month end journal entries. Customer inquiries and scheduling requests.
- Processed payments with an increased to 100% of HOA Dues paid for 2024 by consistent teamwork. A/R paid in full, an increase from previous years. Update customer and vendor information in QuickBooks to current status.
Administrative Assistant
Nease Professionals
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Administrative Support and organizational duties per Clients' requirements. Team meetings and remote teamwork.
- Handled sensitive information with utmost confidentiality while maintaining data integrity at all times.
- Data Entry, spreadsheets, balancing financial data, payroll. Shared network with team updates.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
The Caton Companies
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Process high number of checks, cash, EFT payments for residential and commercial rents, as well as HOA dues daily.
- Maintain and balance General Ledger in accounting system accurately. Update status of Clients' accounts.
- Contribute to department growth through organization and assisting financial analyst. Ad hoc duties assigned by management.
Accounting Assistant/ Clerk
Christian Aid Mission
01.2020 - 08.2021
- QuickBooks. Accounts Payable. Record daily deposits. Deposits for rents, dividends, monthly payments and disbursements, Chart of Accounts coding. Process checks and invoices. Reconciled multiple expense accounts monthly.
- Update Financial Department Procedure Manual. Assisted Director of Finance in wire transfers, bank deposits, checks, purchase orders. Verified budget on track daily.
- Assisted HR with Insurance invoice, and with Financial Department Audits.
Travel/ Marketing Assistant
Great Eastern Resort
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Marketed resort packages via social media and phone outreach.
- Provided guest support, explained resort amenities, and promoted vacation experiences.
AP / Administrative Assistant / Payroll
Complete Women Care
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed payroll and benefits through PayCom/ADP, including benefit deductions and HR record maintenance.
- Processed deposits, journal entries, and reconciliations in QuickBooks; generated customized reports.
- Processed accounts payable and printed checks; ensured accurate chart of accounts coding.
- Assisted with provider credentialing, Excel reporting, meeting preparation, and HR compliance.
Reservations/ Office
Stan White Realty
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Collected and processed rental payments; handled guest relations and rental lease management in Property Plus.
- Created work orders, coordinated maintenance, and supported management and owners in reservations by maintaining quality relationships.
- Balanced guest accounts, calculated formulas to communicate with homeowners and vendors to resolve issues.
Administrative Coordinator
Grace Painting LLC
03.2016 - 04.2017
- QuickBooks. Organize and schedule painting jobs. Promote relationships between owners of rental properties, vendors, and clients.
- Development and maintenance of Excel Spreadsheets for accounts receivable and payables. QuickBooks entry for invoices, bids, and proposals. Update and proofread contracts. Follow up. Work orders.
- Develop marketing plan. Create flyers and brochures in MSWord. Problem and conflict resolution.
Accounting / Billing
Massanutten – Great Eastern Resorts
07.2015 - 02.2016
- Accurately posted maintenance fees, processed credit card and check payments using TSW software.
- Managed daily billing cycles, prepared and mailed customer invoices and late notices.
- Maintained spreadsheets, balanced daily trial balance reports, and managed ledgers in Sage.
- Prepared month-end reports, processed credit memos, and handled write-offs.
Marketing / Guest Services
Massanutten – Great Eastern Resort
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Contacted guests for marketing promotions and qualified prospects for sales teams.
- Scheduled resort tours. Consistently met the highest goals with marketing team.
- Supported the marketing team with lead generation and appointment confirmations.
Education
Associates - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Remote08.2011
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts receivable
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Quickbooks
- Invoice processing
- Bank statement reconciliation
- Accounts payable
- Payroll processing
- Account reconciliation
- Data inputting
- Spreadsheet tracking
- General ledger management
- Expense tracking
Certification
- Small Business Certificate September 2025, Does not expire Beaufort Community College
- Knowbe4 May 2020, Does not expire Multiple classes
- Managing Multiple Priorities, Projects, and Deadlines April 2019, Does not expire Fred Pryor - Pryor Learning
- Certified Notary Public of North Carolina August 2024 to August 2029 Active
Accomplishments
North Carolina Notary Certificate - active
August 2024- August 2029
Small Business Certificate - 2025
Managing Multiple Priorities, Projects, and Deadlines - 2019
Knowbe4 - 2020
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Cypress Landing HOA
03.2024 - 09.2025
Administrative Assistant
Nease Professionals
02.2023 - 03.2024
Accounts Receivable Specialist
The Caton Companies
01.2022 - 05.2022
Accounting Assistant/ Clerk
Christian Aid Mission
01.2020 - 08.2021
Travel/ Marketing Assistant
Great Eastern Resort
05.2019 - 09.2019
AP / Administrative Assistant / Payroll
Complete Women Care
10.2018 - 05.2019
Reservations/ Office
Stan White Realty
04.2016 - 09.2018
Administrative Coordinator
Grace Painting LLC
03.2016 - 04.2017
Accounting / Billing
Massanutten – Great Eastern Resorts
07.2015 - 02.2016
Marketing / Guest Services
Massanutten – Great Eastern Resort
09.2013 - 07.2015
Associates - Accounting
University of Phoenix