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Merridith L. Larsen

Minot,ND

Summary

Astute and detail-oriented Bookkeeper//Staff Accountant who is adaptable and able to wear multiple hats. Extensive experience with QuickBooks and 6 years of QBO Experience. Streamlined the A/P Process, created a procedure, and made vendor payments more efficient at Secured Network Services. At Vaughan Community Services, Was the Finance Manager for Construction and managed a project that came in $50K Under Budget for 1st. Quarter. Detail-driven accounting professional experienced in examining and analyzing accounting records, financial statements, and financial reports to assess accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Proven to analyze accounting processes, identify deficiencies; formulate and implement corrective action plans to achieve compliance and mitigate risk.

Work History

Staff Accountant

North Central Consolidated Farms
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Clean Up and Create Books for Multiple Entities in QBD for 2023
  • Create Books for 2024 for Multiple Entities and keep updated for 2024
  • Create and Update Inventory for Farm Entities and Feed Lot Entity
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Full Cycle Accounting for Controller’s Approval
  • Daily Bank Reconciliations for Multiple Entities
  • Prepare HUD Entries in QBD
  • Controller was 'Amazed with the Amount of Work that was Completed in 6 Months and ready to Review and Turn 2023 Books over to Accountants for Tax Returns'
  • We have maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
  • Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitored cash flow closely to ensure sufficient funds were available for operational needs.
  • Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
  • Assisted comptroller with year-end financial audits.
  • Helped with preparation of year-end and statutory accounts to compare past reports and evaluate financial health of company.

Accountant-Temporary Position

IgniteSpot
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Handled multiple clients on QBOA and QBD
  • Manage Bookkeeper and Proof Work Prior to Close
  • Monthly Close for Clients including reconciliation of all Balance Sheet Accounts
  • I handled at least 75 Calls and E-mails from clients per day
  • Clean Up as Required
  • Attend Weekly, Semi-Monthly , Monthly Client Meetings Via Zoom
  • Payroll Processing and Reconciliation for Clients

Bookkeeping Manager

HireEffect
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Handled multiple clients on QBOA Platform
  • Performed multiple clean-up projects on clients and streamlined bookkeeping processes
  • Daily, Weekly , and Month-End Close for Multiple Clients in QBOA
  • Attended daily staff meetings via Teams and Scheduled Client Meetings via teams
  • I handled a Minimum of 50 calls and e-mails per day from Clients.
  • One of my clients said: 'Thank You for helping us to switch to QB Pay, it made our merchant services so much better!'

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Robert P Russo, CPA, PC.
12.2021 - 04.2022
  • Served as a Full Charge Bookkeeper for multiple clients on a monthly basis, including bank reconciliations, merchant reconciliation, payroll reconciliation
  • Managed Approximately 30 Incoming calls and emails per day from clients.
  • All work done in QuickBooks desktop and QBO
  • Synced new bank and CC accounts to QBO and explained to clients how it is executed
  • Closed clients’ books for the year for accountants to prepare taxes
  • Cleaned up books for Clients on as needed basis
  • VP of CPAs said 'Awesome work on beating the deadline for a difficult client on data entry and closing books for the year'

Staff Accountant

Secured Network Services, Inc
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Streamlined Accounts Payable Process in QuickBooks by utilizing ACH Payments to Vendors and Online Payments to Vendors in lieu of hard checks
  • Reconciled Bank Statements, Credit Card and Line of Credit
  • Filed Multi-Jurisdictional Sales Tax Returns
  • Processed sales order billing through Connectwise Prepared Deposits
  • E-mailed Customer Statements through QuickBooks
  • Posted Customer ACH and Wire Payments in QuickBooks
  • Served as a Full Charge Accounts Payable Bookkeeper
  • Backed Up Payroll when Controller was out of office
  • Director of Human Resources said, 'Thank you for streamlining Accounts Payable, while Meg was out on medical leave and creating the procedure to get vendors paid in a more efficient manner.'

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Intuit, Inc.
03.2020 - 04.2020
  • Trained on the Intuit Live Expert Bookkeeping Platform, so I became an expert on the software

Accountant

Eastern Inn & Suites
12.2019 - 02.2020
  • Served as a Full Charge Bookkeeper for a small Inn and Condo Association
  • Processed Weekly Payroll
  • Filed Monthly Room and Meal Tax Reports with State
  • Handled month end close out including Bank and Merchant Accounts Reconciliation
  • Updated QuickBooks and streamlined AP and Billing Process for Condo Dues
  • Created Monthly Billing of Owner’s Condo Dues and ACH Payments through Bank
  • Prepared Monthly Reports for Board
  • Handled Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
  • Operations Manager Said, 'Thank you for getting all bills paid and up-to-date for the year and upgrading and cleaning up QuickBooks Desktop and for simplifying Payroll'

Part-Time: Bookkeeper

Vaughan Community Services, Inc.
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Served as a Full Charge Bookkeeper for a Not-For Profit Organization
  • Processed Bi-Weekly Payroll
  • Handled Accounts Payable
  • Created Financial Reports
  • Prepared Bank Deposits
  • Reconciled Multiple Bank Account
  • Finance Manager for a new construction project that came in $50K under budget in the first quarter

Office Manager/Accounting Manager

Heyworth Plumbing Company, Inc.
08.2013 - 08.2018
  • Served as a Full Charge Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant for a Commercial Plumbing Contractor
  • Prepared Close Out Reports on a Monthly Basis-Create Financial Reports as needed
  • Prepared Quarterly Tax Returns and Corporate Tax Returns
  • Processed 40K Contributions and Payments
  • Reconcile 401K and Process New Participants to Plan
  • Reconciled Multiple Company Bank Accounts on a Monthly Basis
  • Prepared Percentage of Completion Reports and Bonding Company Reports on a Monthly Basis
  • Processed Payroll on a weekly basis using Time Summit Program and QuickBooks
  • Prepared Contract Billings
  • Managed Accounts Receivable Tracking and Collections
  • Input Accounts Payable transactions into QuickBooks
  • Produced Monthly Job Cost Reports
  • Preparation of Cost Drivers on a yearly basis
  • Managed Day to Day Administrative Duties
  • Served as the Project Assistant to Estimators and Project Managers
  • Managed HR Functions, including new hires, medical insurance, and onboarding
  • The owner said, 'I don’t know what we’re going to do without you.'

Education

AAS - Accounting

Southern New Hampshire University
06.1995

AAS - Liberal Arts

Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NY
06.2015

Skills

  • Flexibility
  • Attention to Detail
  • Invoicing
  • Payroll
  • Accrual & Cash Accounting
  • Accounts Payable
  • 1099s
  • GAAP
  • Tax Filings
  • Sales Tax
  • Financial Statements
  • Certified w/Accounting Software
  • Written/Verbal Communication
  • Bookkeeping
  • Monthly Journal Entries
  • Payroll Processing
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Monthly / Quarterly / Year End Reports
  • Payroll Administration
  • General ledger accounting
  • Tax Preparation

Certification

  • QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor-Advanced
  • Gusto Payroll Certified and Business People Certified
  • Bill.com Accountant Certified
  • Rippling Payroll and Onboarding Certified
  • Intuit Level 1 Tax Certified
  • National Association of Public Bookkeepers
  • American Society of Administrative Professionals
  • North Dakota Notary
  • Freelance Writer
  • PTIN for Tax Preparation through the IRS
  • EFIN for Electronic Tax Filing through the IRS

Timeline

Staff Accountant

North Central Consolidated Farms
01.2024 - 07.2024

Accountant-Temporary Position

IgniteSpot
03.2023 - 12.2023

Bookkeeping Manager

HireEffect
08.2022 - 12.2022

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Robert P Russo, CPA, PC.
12.2021 - 04.2022

Staff Accountant

Secured Network Services, Inc
05.2021 - 10.2021

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Intuit, Inc.
03.2020 - 04.2020

Accountant

Eastern Inn & Suites
12.2019 - 02.2020

Part-Time: Bookkeeper

Vaughan Community Services, Inc.
01.2019 - 12.2019

Office Manager/Accounting Manager

Heyworth Plumbing Company, Inc.
08.2013 - 08.2018

AAS - Accounting

Southern New Hampshire University

AAS - Liberal Arts

Kingsborough Community College
Merridith L. Larsen