Melanie Golden
Jay,FL
Summary
Proven Full Charge Bookkeeper with expertise in bank reconciliation and a knack for enhancing financial accuracy at every place I've worked. Demonstrates exceptional accounting software proficiency and a collaborative spirit, ensuring streamlined operations and compliance. Passionate about continuous improvement and adept at driving efficiency in accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Golden Family Trust
01.1980 - Current
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Entered financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for employees and vendors.
- Reconciled bank statements on a monthly basis, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Processed vendor invoices efficiently, reconciling discrepancies.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted receipts and payments.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Developed annual profit and loss statements.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining a positive cash flow.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Maintained detailed records of fixed assets, ensuring accurate depreciation schedules and timely asset disposal procedures.
- Improved tax preparation efficiency, organized and reviewed all relevant financial documents.
- Maintained compliance with tax laws, ensuring timely filing of all required documents.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Administrative Bookkeeper
Scott's Outdoors
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in all aspects of bookkeeping, reducing risk and improving overall financial health.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Supported audit preparations by gathering necessary documentation and responding promptly to auditor inquiries, facilitating a smooth process.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information, preserving the trust of both employees and stakeholders alike.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Input financial data and produced reports using QuickBooks Desk Top.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Improved efficiency of accounts payable processes by regularly reviewing vendor invoices for accuracy before issuing payment approvals.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Accountant Clerk
American Concrete Supply, Inc
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Maintained strong relationships with clients, providing exceptional customer service and addressing inquiries regarding billing or account balances.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information.
- Recorded deposits.
- Input financial data and produced reports using QuickBooks Enterprise.
- Managed high-volume invoice processing.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
Accountant
Elray Enterprises, Inc.
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Prepared timely and accurate tax filings, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Simplified invoicing process, reducing errors and improving turnaround time for accounts receivable.
- Streamlined payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements to employees.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Santa Rosa Cattle & Farms
01.1997 - 02.2019
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Entered financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for employees and vendors.
- Reconciled bank statements on a monthly basis, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Processed vendor invoices efficiently, reconciling discrepancies.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Maintained and processed invoices and deposits.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Input financial data and produced reports using QuickBooks Pro.
- Improved tax preparation efficiency, organized and reviewed all relevant financial documents.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Century Materials, Inc.
08.1987 - 09.1999
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Entered financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for employees and vendors.
- Reconciled bank statements on a monthly basis, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Processed vendor invoices efficiently.
- Ensured timely and accurate financial reporting for management decision-making purposes.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Developed monthly, and annual profit and loss statements.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities.
- 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.
- Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
- Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process, providing necessary documentation as required.
- Maintained detailed records of fixed assets, ensuring accurate depreciation schedules and timely asset disposal procedures.
- Reduced errors in financial statements with meticulous attention to detail during data entry.
- Facilitated smoother audits by maintaining organized financial records and documentation.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jay High School
Jay, FL05-1980
Skills
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable Processing
- Accounting Software Proficiency
- General Ledger Management
Timeline
Administrative Bookkeeper
Scott's Outdoors
05.2022 - 03.2024
Accountant Clerk
American Concrete Supply, Inc
10.2021 - 11.2022
Accountant
Elray Enterprises, Inc.
07.2019 - 05.2021
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Santa Rosa Cattle & Farms
01.1997 - 02.2019
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Century Materials, Inc.
08.1987 - 09.1999
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Golden Family Trust
01.1980 - Current
High School Diploma -
Jay High School
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