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Olivia Nickerson
Bookkeeper
Houlton,ME
Summary
Thorough financial professional actively pursuing bookkeeping role in which to bring value to team. Demonstrating skill for process improvement and financial strategy honed across 14 years of related experience. Specializing in accounting for small businesses.
To seek and maintain part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Treasurer
Nickerson Construction Inc.
NEW LIMERICK, ME
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Prepared weekly payroll and quarterly/annual tax reports.
- Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
- Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
- Implemented strategies to improve organizational financial performance.
- Liaised with financial institutions to secure project funding and optimize financial resources.
- Led financial planning and forecasting process to allocate resources in line with business demands.
- Enhanced quality and currency of financial information by overseeing revenue collection systems.
- Managed daily financial functions including accounting and payroll functions.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
Bookkeeper
Nickerson Construction Inc.
NEW LIMERICK, ME
06.2009 - 01.2019
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Managed vendor relationships.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
- Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Math Tutor
Houlton Higher Education Center
Houlton, Maine
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help students thrive and learn.
- Tutored 2 students per week in private sessions using detailed lesson plans.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans for each student, tailored to their individual needs.
- Created and shared math resources and materials to boost student comprehension.
- Utilized diverse teaching strategies and resources to help students better understand math concepts.
- Fostered and maintained strong and trusting rapport with students to promote positive learning experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting
University of Maine At Augusta
Augusta, ME 09.2010 - 12.2015
Skills
Due diligence
Accomplishments
- Achieved payroll accuracy and efficiency by introducing Quickbooks payroll to upgrade from pen and paper payroll system.
- Documented and resolved Sales tax account discrepancy which led to accurate sales tax accounting.
Software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Interests
Photography
Antiques
Timeline
Treasurer
Nickerson Construction Inc.
01.2019 - 05.2023
Math Tutor
Houlton Higher Education Center
09.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting
University of Maine At Augusta
09.2010 - 12.2015
Bookkeeper
Nickerson Construction Inc.
06.2009 - 01.2019
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