Louise Walker
Carrollton,TX
Summary
Seasoned Accounting Manager/Bookkeeper with a strong background in financial reporting, analysis and bookkeeping. Expertise in journal entries, project and bank reconciliations and G/L maintenance. Experienced with both company and project budgets to ensure profitability and company growth. Reliable team player adaptable to evolving business needs and committed to achieving organizational goals. Strong analytical abilities and to assist executive decision makers.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
HPA Design Group
05.2014 - Current
- Completed financial reporting for each period close.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations for both bank and balance sheet accounts.
- Mentored and trained team members, improving team efficiency and accuracy in financial tasks.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and inform strategic business decisions.
- Coordinated audits, ensuring timely completion and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Created and reviewed project budgets and company projected/actual projects and determined project and company profitability.
- Determined revenue to recognize each month based upon revenue and costs.
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Dallas REO Realty
06.2007 - 05.2014
- Managed full-cycle bookkeeping processes, ensuring accuracy in financial records and reports.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable efficiently, optimizing cash flow management.
- Generated monthly financial statements and reports for management review and decision-making.
- Utilized QuickBooks Pro
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Calculated commissions based upon sale of properties.
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Planning Professionals Ltd
11.2005 - 06.2006
- Managed full-cycle bookkeeping processes, ensuring accuracy in financial records and reports.
- Reconcile completed projects costs to revenue and determine project profitability.
- Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and 1099s.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Keene State College
Keene, NH05-1999
Skills
- Journal entries
- Bookkeeping
- Financial reporting
- AP and AR management
- Bank reconciliation
- General ledger accounting
- Quickbooks
- Month-end reporting
- Microsoft Office 365
- Deltek/Vision
- Quickbooks
Timeline
Accounting Manager
HPA Design Group
05.2014 - Current
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Dallas REO Realty
06.2007 - 05.2014
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Planning Professionals Ltd
11.2005 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Keene State College