Nicole Bridges
Jacksonville
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with proven ability to manage financial operations and implement process improvements. Successfully led the transition to online payroll systems, resulting in increased efficiency and profitability. Expertise in accounts payable and receivable, complemented by strong organizational skills, ensures operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Associate (Full Charge / Office Administrator)
CFI Marketing, LLC
Jacksonville
11.2024 - Current
- Note: Independently absorbed 100% of internal financial duties following the departure of the Finance Manager
- Full-Charge Accounting: Managed all daily financial tracking, invoicing, and reporting independently
- Communicated with vendors, calculated costs, and processed printing quotes to support budget management
- Coordinated facility repairs and maintenance, ensuring operational efficiency and vendor service delivery
Operations Manager, Subcontractor
Vocal, Inc
Richmond
03.2020 - 04.2025
- Managed human resources, accounts payable, accounts receivable, records keeping, and payroll processes
- Spearheaded transition of payroll to online format ensuring compliance with nonprofit government policy
- Established procedures transitioning business operations from physical to virtual for billing and office duties during Covid pandemic
Operations & Design Manager
Fresh Start Construction Inc.
Jacksonville
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Advised president by providing strategic insights and guidance for business initiatives.
- Designed and implemented a bonus system to motivate and reward employee performance.
- Generated daily procedures for reports, AR/AP processes, and permits to enhance operational efficiency.
Salaried Professional
Accountemps Of Robert Half International
Glenn Allen
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Specialization in Accounts Payable and Tax Preparation
- Cultivated relationships with clients to improve service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Assisted clients with accounting procedures and projects to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Clerk
Fox Mobile Accounting
Staunton
10.2011 - 10.2018
- Identified accounts payable information and researched anomalies on month-end statements to maintain financial integrity
- Filed payroll, accounts payable, and banking documentation weekly to ensure accurate record-keeping
- Developed spreadsheets to track job site expenses for month-end and year-end totals, facilitating financial reporting
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Mountain Valley Management
Harrisonburg
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Managed tenant information, rents, collections, and charges for 600 residential units and 150 property owners, ensuring accurate financial records
- Processed residential vendor invoices and payments consistently, maintaining timely financial operations
- Developed policies and procedures manual for bookkeeping to standardize practices
Office Manager
Christian's Lawn & Landscape
Staunton
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Developed detailed payroll spreadsheet for tracking employee hours and wages, streamlining payroll management
- Processed vendor invoices, receipts, and expenses in QuickBooks Online to ensure accurate financial records
- Researched and compiled documentation to support client, vendor, and employer/employee needs effectively
Assistant Manager/Tax Preparer
Protax
Staunton
01.2010 - 10.2011
- Prepared individual state and federal income tax forms accurately and on time with a 98% accuracy rate using Drake software.
- Compiled daily reports and deposits to support financial accuracy and accountability
- Developed training materials for companywide seminar to enhance employee onboarding and compliance
Education
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Accounting
American National University
Harrisonburg, VA09-2013
Associate Of Science - Business Administration Management
American National University
Harrisonburg, VA08-2012
Skills
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Invoice processing and reconciliation
- Payment and payroll management
- Month-end closing oversight
- QuickBooks Online expertise
- Bookkeeping software proficiency
- Supplier coordination
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Workflow optimization
- Problem solving and resource creation
- Team building and leadership
Certification
Notary Public, 11/01/23, 11/01/27
Timeline
Accounting Associate (Full Charge / Office Administrator)
CFI Marketing, LLC
11.2024 - Current
Operations & Design Manager
Fresh Start Construction Inc.
04.2022 - 05.2024
Operations Manager, Subcontractor
Vocal, Inc
03.2020 - 04.2025
Salaried Professional
Accountemps Of Robert Half International
09.2018 - 03.2020
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Mountain Valley Management
04.2017 - 07.2018
Office Manager
Christian's Lawn & Landscape
04.2015 - 05.2017
Clerk
Fox Mobile Accounting
10.2011 - 10.2018
Assistant Manager/Tax Preparer
Protax
01.2010 - 10.2011
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Accounting
American National University
Associate Of Science - Business Administration Management
American National University