MARIE OLNEY
Finance Support Specialist / Bookkeeper
DeFuniak Springs,FL
Summary
Customer service professional with strong background in account management and client relations. Proven ability to drive results through effective teamwork and adaptability. Skilled in problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building. Reliable and focused on meeting client needs and achieving organizational goals.
Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments, consistently achieving results through effective team collaboration. Expertise in customer relationship management and conflict resolution.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Support Specialist
Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.
10.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: Higher education executive search and recruiting firm
- Manage full-cycle accounting operations for multi-consultant executive search firm
- Process 100+ monthly travel reimbursements with 99% accuracy, auditing receipts and resolving discrepancies
- Create and manage QuickBooks transactions including bills, invoices, and general operating expenses
- Handle complete accounts payable/receivable cycle including client contract invoicing and collections
- Reconcile multiple bank and credit card accounts monthly, ensuring accurate financial reporting
- Manage vendor relationships and code specialized expenses (FedEx, technology, advertising)
- Assist with candidate sourcing and recruiting operations as needed
Secretary/Treasurer, Bookkeeper
Pipers Restaurant Supply
06.2007 - 10.2015
- Company Overview: Commercial kitchen design and restaurant equipment supply company
- Managed complete financial operations for startup restaurant supply business
- Maintained inventory control system for 2,000+ line items with accurate tracking and ordering
- Processed all customer orders and invoicing from receipt through collection
- Handled daily cash management including bank deposits and statement reconciliation
- Computed and filed monthly sales tax for multiple jurisdictions
- Supported sales team with customer estimates and product sourcing
- Create and manage QuickBooks transactions including bills, invoices, and general operating expenses
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
Secretary/Treasurer, Bookkeeper
Olney Restaurant Supply
01.1996 - 12.2005
- Company Overview: Restaurant design and equipment supply company
- Co-founded and grew startup business to $4M in annual sales
- Managed complex inventory system maintaining 3,500+ line items for next-day delivery capability
- Supervised complete accounting operations including A/P, A/R, collections, and tax compliance
- Supported 5-person sales team with quote preparation and product procurement
- Handled all banking and financial reconciliation with multiple credit card accounts
- Maintained daily financial records with accurate vendor bill and payment tracking
Education
Graduate -
Niceville High School
Graduate - undefined
The National Center for Paralegal Training
Atlanta, GASkills
- 20 years of QuickBooks Enterprise experience
- Comprehensive accounting management
- Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable/Receivable Management
- Expense processing oversight
- Debt recovery strategies
- Month-End Closing & Financial Analysis
- Vendor Relations & Contract Management
- Internal Controls & Audit Preparation
- Adaptability under pressure
- Effective organization and analysis
- Customer service
- Remote support
- Support services
- Customer relationship management
- Recordkeeping skills
- Empathy and patience
- Escalation handling
- Data collection
- Attention to detail
Certification
Florida State Notary Public - Current License
Accomplishments
- 25+ years of progressive accounting experience across multiple industries
- Successful business ownership with proven ability to scale operations rapidly
- Zero audit findings throughout career demonstrating accuracy and compliance
- Multi-entity experience managing separate P&Ls and complex financial structures
- Government and corporate experience with high-volume, regulated environments
- Technology proficient with QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Calender, Teams, Zoom, ShareFile, Adobe
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Finance Support Specialist
Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.
10.2015 - Current
Secretary/Treasurer, Bookkeeper
Pipers Restaurant Supply
06.2007 - 10.2015
Secretary/Treasurer, Bookkeeper
Olney Restaurant Supply
01.1996 - 12.2005
Graduate - undefined
The National Center for Paralegal Training
Graduate -
Niceville High School
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