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Lisa Schoch

Lakewood,California

Summary

Detail-oriented Bookkeeper with financial reporting and compliance regulations for nonprofits. Experienced in payroll, implementing bill pay process, bank and credit card reconciliation and tracking restricted donations.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Bookkeeper

Urban Youth Workers Institute
03.2018 - Current
  • Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity in QuickBooks Online.
  • Set-up and process invoices, deposits, and assure money goes to correct Account and Class.
  • Enter payroll to be processed by payroll company. Download data and enter into QBO..
  • Monitor and record incoming payments from donors and foundations, ensuring accurate application of restricted vs. non-restricted funds.
  • Maintain accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
  • Provide support during audits and tax preparation by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to improve accounting efficiency and strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends and potential areas for improvement or cost savings opportunities.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and investment accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Issue all 1099's and 1096 in a timely manner.

Financial Secretary

Downey First Christian Church
03.2004 - 01.2023
  • Maintained confidentiality of donors related to receiving, recording and depositing of funds.
  • Issued year-end Contribution Statements to all donors in pursuant to IRS guidelines.
  • Responsible for payroll, tax deposits, W-2's and 1099's.
  • Enhanced financial transparency by implementing accurate record-keeping practices and oversaw annual internal financial reviews.
  • Was responsible for transition and implementation from Sage Accounting to QuickBooks Online.
  • Issued weekly giving reports to leadership, monthly financial statements to Finance Team and Board with budget to actual variance analysis.
  • Led the financial part of a three year building campaign by monitoring all pledges, expenses and monies given.

Finance Associate

Tumaini International Ministries
01.2012 - 04.2018
  • Processed payments to vendors and performed monthly credit card reconciliation.
  • Prepared monthly revenue, expense, and performance reports using ACS and Excel.
  • Analyzed and interpreted accounting information to develop company expense budget.
  • Prepared accurate financial statements for management review and Board Meetings.
  • Assisted in the successful completion of annual audits, addressing auditor inquiries and providing supporting documentation.
  • Maintained accurate records of financial transactions in alignment with regulatory requirements, including international wire transfers.
  • Reconciled Donor Revenue with Accounting Records.
  • Processed payroll including tax deposits, issued W-2's, 1099's and filed W-3's and 1096's.

Staff Accountant to Principal

Arthur Andersen & Co
07.1986 - 04.2001
  • Staff Accountant, CPA
  • Assistant Director of Training, Western Region
  • Director of Worldwide Operations, Real Estate and Hospitality Group

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

El Camino College
Torrance, CA

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Skills

  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Proficient in Quickbooks Online
  • Experience in accounting for Donor Restricted Gifts
  • Bank Statement Reconciliation
  • Financial Reporting
  • Expense and Credit Card Tracking
  • Exceptional organization
  • MS Office
  • Audit and 990 preparation
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Payroll Preparation and Processing
  • Bill Payment and Recordkeeping

Hobbies

Trained and performed in classical piano for 11 years until I had wrist surgery.  Now I play to relax.

Timeline

Bookkeeper

Urban Youth Workers Institute
03.2018 - Current

Finance Associate

Tumaini International Ministries
01.2012 - 04.2018

Financial Secretary

Downey First Christian Church
03.2004 - 01.2023

Staff Accountant to Principal

Arthur Andersen & Co
07.1986 - 04.2001

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

El Camino College

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

California State University - Long Beach

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