Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Websites

Additional Information

Professional Development

Affiliations

Certification

References

Work Preference

Software

Timeline

Melissa Brown

Sugar Land,TX

Summary

Resourceful, meticulous accounting professional with experience in strategic problem-solving solving, customer relationship management and financial reconciliations. Team player with strong technical proficiency and commitment to accuracy in financial data entry and recordkeeping.

Overview

40

40

years of professional experience

1

1

Certification

1

1

Language

Work History

Bookkeeper

Brown Bookkeeping Services, LLC

Sugar Land

01.2006 - Current

Bookkeeper for large variety of companies.
Establish QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records;
Manage accounts payable and receivable;
Handle payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations;
File timely payroll taxes as required by law;
Monitor incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices;
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, credit card, and line of credit reconciliations;
Support year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed;
Identify accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information;
Reduce errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry;
Provide support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately;
Improve financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records;
Communicate proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks;
Generate detailed financial reports for management review;
Streamline bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity;
Handle day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy;
Reconcile account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month;
Develop monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets; GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Bookkeeping

Various Colleges & Specialized Accounting Courses

Houston, TX

Skills

Accounting and bookkeeping
QuickBooks - Pro Advisor
Bank and Credit Card Statement Reconciliation
Exceptional organization
MS Office expert
940/941's; 1099/1096's
Sales Tax
Tax Preparation
Payroll Preparation and Processing
Financial records and reporting
Payroll Administration
Bookkeeping Software
Quickbooks
Financial Recordkeeping
Invoice Processing
Accounting
A/P and A/R
Payroll liability and deductions

Expense Tracking
Bank Statement Reconciliation
Advanced computer skills
Financial Reporting
Confidential Document Control
Bookkeeping
Payroll Processing
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Account Reconciliation
Bank Reconciliation
Proficient in Adobe software
Interpersonal Skills
Bookkeeping Support
Organizational Skills
Excellent Communication
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Websites

Additional Information

GPA: 3.9

Professional Development

Accounting and Bookkeeping

Affiliations

Volunteer for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Volunteer for the Fort Bend County Fair

Certification

QuickBooks Pro Advisor

References

References available upon request.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceWork from home optionFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company RetreatsHealthcare benefits401k match

Software

QuickBooks

FreshBooks

Timeline

Bookkeeper

Brown Bookkeeping Services, LLC

01.2006 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Bookkeeping

Various Colleges & Specialized Accounting Courses

QuickBooks Pro Advisor