Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Malinda Barnhardt

Delta,UT

Summary

Detail-oriented Bookkeeper with proven expertise at Air Filtration Systems, Corp, enhancing financial accuracy through meticulous bank reconciliations and advanced QuickBooks utilization. Recognized for streamlining processes and reducing discrepancies, while fostering collaboration and maintaining compliance. Adept at financial reporting and committed to delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bookkeeper

Air Filtration Systems, Corp
01.2003 - 09.2022
  • Reconciled bank statements on a monthly basis, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Processed vendor invoices efficiently, reconciling discrepancies and negotiating favorable payment terms when necessary.
  • Prepared comprehensive financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports for leadership review.
  • Ensured timely and accurate financial reporting for management decision-making purposes.
  • Developed effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
  • Entered financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for employees and vendors.
  • Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate smooth annual audits, providing necessary documentation in a timely manner.
  • Organized financial records meticulously using electronic filing systems to ensure easy access during audits or reviews.
  • Reduced errors in accounts payable and receivable by implementing a thorough review process, increasing overall accuracy.
  • Streamlined financial processes by implementing advanced bookkeeping software, improving efficiency and accuracy.
  • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
  • Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
  • Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
  • Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks.
  • Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.

Patient Account Representative

PMC
05.2000 - 06.2006
  • Assisted colleagues during peak periods or absences, showcasing teamwork skills while maintaining personal workload demands efficiently.
  • Posted payments.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and contributing ideas for process improvements.
  • Worked with outside entities to resolve issues with billing, claims, and payments.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, handling sensitive patient situations with professionalism and empathy.
  • Facilitated smooth communications between patients, providers, and insurers, fostering an atmosphere of trust and collaboration.
  • Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations while processing claims and managing patient accounts.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring timely payments from patients and insurance providers.
  • Responded to patient, family, and external payer inquiries.
  • Utilized computer programs to create invoices, letters, and other documents.
  • Educated patients on financial policies, promoting understanding of their responsibilities within the healthcare system.
  • Contacted patients after insurance was calculated to obtain payments.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and provided detailed account information.
  • Established relationships with customers to encourage payment of delinquent accounts.
  • Entered client details and notes into system for interdepartmental access and review.
  • Generated and distributed monthly customer statements.
  • Worked with customer to create debt repayment plan based on current financial condition.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer accounts, payments and payment plans.
  • Processed debtor payments and updated accounts to reflect new balance.
  • Contacted customers to discuss past-due accounts and negotiated payment plans.
  • Listened to customers and negotiated solutions that met creditor and debtor needs.
  • Located customers with overdue accounts and solicited payment in compliance with fair debt collection practices.
  • Investigated customer credit references and approved credit lines.
  • Prevented impending loss and increased profitability by enforcing scheduled collection campaigns, consistently achieving targeted recovery rate.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Logan Vocational Training
Logan, UT
06-1975

Skills

  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounts receivable
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Quickbooks
  • Bank statement reconciliation
  • Accounts payable
  • Account reconciliation
  • Bookkeeping software
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Financial reporting
  • Financial recordkeeping
  • Data inputting
  • General ledger management
  • Expense tracking
  • General ledger entries
  • Transaction entry
  • A/P and A/R
  • Accounts payable management
  • Attention to detail
  • Data entry
  • Data entry and 10-key
  • Precision and accuracy
  • Record reconciliation
  • Charge posting

Accomplishments

  • Served as the sole Bookkeeper for a $1.3 million air filtration company.

Certification

I have in the past been a Certified Nursing Assistant, and a Basic EMT.


I took, passed and excelled at a course for small business accounting.

Timeline

Bookkeeper

Air Filtration Systems, Corp
01.2003 - 09.2022

Patient Account Representative

PMC
05.2000 - 06.2006

Certified Nursing Assistant

Logan Vocational Training
Malinda Barnhardt