Lisa Arends
Raritan,NJ
Summary
Highly organized professional with extensive experience in payroll management and bookkeeping. Recognized for strong financial oversight and contract review skills, committed to delivering precise financial records and enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Norman Ray Fisher Electric Co Inc.
Somerset, New Jersey
12.2018 - Current
- Tracked invoices and payments for accuracy of accounts receivable and payable.
- Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
- Managed payroll records and timekeeping systems for all staff members.
- Prepared monthly financial statements related to payroll expenses.
- Reconciled accounts using computer software programs such as Excel or QuickBooks.
- Prepared invoices for payment processing using computer software programs such as QuickBooks or Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Maintained accurate financial records of rental income and expenses in software programs such as QuickBooks.
- Coordinated rental property management tasks to enhance tenant satisfaction. and ensured tenant satisfaction.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Reviewed contracts for accuracy before signing on behalf of the company.
- Protected sensitive documents to ensure employee privacy and compliance. such as employee payroll information securely.
Office Manager
Creative Partners Inc.
Kenilworth, New Jersey
03.1993 - Current
- Oversaw office inventory, ensuring efficient maintenance of supplies and equipment.
- Managed payroll records and timekeeping systems for all staff members.
- Processed payroll entries, invoices, payments, and deposits.
- Tracked invoices and payments, ensuring accuracy in accounts receivable and payable.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Performed bookkeeping duties, including bank statement reconciliation and journal entries.
- Reconciled discrepancies in the payroll system.
- Managed budgets related to payroll, operational costs, advertising expenses.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for management to support informed decision-making.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
Accounting Clerk
Wakefern Food Corporation
Elizabeth, New Jersey
03.1987 - 02.1993
- Managed accounts receivable and payable processes, ensuring timely invoicing, payment collection, and refund issuance.
- Processed invoices and recorded transactions in accounting software.
- Collaborated with sales teams to uphold accurate invoicing practices across all departments.
- Assisted with payroll preparation and employee expense reimbursements.
- Recorded payroll entries in accounting system to ensure precise employee compensation, invoices, payments, and deposits.
- Performed data entry tasks related to customer orders and invoicing activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05-1986
Skills
- Payroll administration
- Invoice processing
- Financial reconciliation
- Accounts management
- Financial reporting
- Bookkeeping
- Budget management
- Contract review
- Office administration
- Supply chain management
Timeline
Office Manager
Norman Ray Fisher Electric Co Inc.
12.2018 - Current
Office Manager
Creative Partners Inc.
03.1993 - Current
Accounting Clerk
Wakefern Food Corporation
03.1987 - 02.1993
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Towson University