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Matt Lavarda

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

I am seeking an opportunity that will allow me to advance my career while simultaneously challenging myself to improve both my own skills and the well-being of others.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner / Bookkeeper

DFW Accounting Group / Ascend Bookkeeping Group
09.2023 - Current
  • Designing the company's website and marketing tools
  • Consulting with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
  • Managing day-to-day business operations
  • Managing bank and general ledger reconciliations for month-end reporting
  • Creating detailed monthly financial reports for clients
  • Processing accounts payable and receivable
  • Executing comprehensive payroll

Bookkeeper / Accounts Receivable & Payable

Scott & Associates
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Generating comprehensive financial reports daily, weekly, and monthly for over twenty clients
  • Overseeing bank and general ledger reconciliations for each account
  • Executing month-end closings
  • Monitoring fixed assets and liabilities
  • Processing accounts payable and receivable
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs
  • Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records
  • Implemented a more efficient filing system for financial documents, improving accessibility and organization
  • Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately

Accountant / Materials Manager

Miland Home Construction / DM Motorworks
08.2022 - 08.2023

Accountant:

  • Producing detailed financial reports daily, weekly, and monthly for three distinct entities
  • Processing accounts payable and receivable
  • Managing bank and general ledger reconciliations
  • Processing payroll and creating contractor checks
  • Performing month-end closings, tracking fixed assets, and preparing depreciation schedules

Materials Manager:

  • Providing clients with pricing for materials chosen by the designer and client, including the company's markup
  • Upon approval, the materials are purchased, and details such as tracking information, quantities, and adjusted prices are recorded in the proposal

Full Charge Bookkeeper

L & M Bookkeeping and Tax Services
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Generating comprehensive financial reports for small and medium accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
  • Processing accounts payable and receivable
  • Reconciled bank statements on a monthly basis, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly
  • Overseeing bank and general ledger reconciliations
  • Processing client payroll
  • Executing month-end closures
  • Monitoring fixed assets and preparing depreciation schedules
  • Providing support for personal and business tax preparation during the tax season


Commissioning Technician

Henderson Building Solutions
12.2017 - 08.2021
  • Reviewing designs, conducting tests, and collaborating with the team to understand project requirements
  • Creating test procedures, interpreting mechanical drawings, and ensuring building systems function as per design specifications
  • Overseeing systems such as chiller plants, fans, and control systems
  • Generating documentation such as Issues Logs and Site Visit reports to ensure project standards comply with the engineer's design

Education

Business -

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX

Business Marketing -

Southwestern Assembly of God University
Waxahachie, TX

Skills

  • Quickbooks Online Certified
  • Quickbooks Desktop
  • Drake
  • Xero
  • FileMaker
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage)
  • ADP Payroll
  • Gusto Payroll
  • Windows & NT
  • Windows XP
  • Bluebeam
  • Air Nab
  • Vista
  • Lotus (Approach, WordPro, Freelance)
  • WebCTRL and various HVAC control programs
  • Tridium
  • Delta Controls
  • Building Test

Timeline

Bookkeeper / Accounts Receivable & Payable

Scott & Associates
11.2023 - 05.2024

Owner / Bookkeeper

DFW Accounting Group / Ascend Bookkeeping Group
09.2023 - Current

Accountant / Materials Manager

Miland Home Construction / DM Motorworks
08.2022 - 08.2023

Full Charge Bookkeeper

L & M Bookkeeping and Tax Services
01.2022 - 08.2022

Commissioning Technician

Henderson Building Solutions
12.2017 - 08.2021

Business -

Tarrant County College

Business Marketing -

Southwestern Assembly of God University
Matt Lavarda