Pamela Jansma

Transitioned from full-time bookkeeper to part-time consulting providing monthly auditing, financial statement reporting, reconciliations and quarterly payroll reporting for a construction company.

Bookkeeping

• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, Job-Costing
• Handled data entry of invoices, payments, time cards and job costs
• Prepared accurate and up-to-date reports to estimators and management
• Reconciled bank statements and ledgers
• Assisted estimators with purchase orders, change orders and other estimating functions as related to job costing
• Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency.

Organization

• Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and searchable
• Focused on important tasks and worked independently while sticking to deadlines
• Streamlined daily operations by providing feedback to colleagues and offering assistance
• Open to feedback from colleagues and supervisors
• Articulate and concise in oral and written communication

Attention to detail

• Verified accurate record-keeping processes, effectively reducing financial inconsistencies
• Verified time-cards of 25+ employees to prepare biweekly payroll
• Verified and balanced invoices to purchase orders or subcontracts
• Generated detailed financial reports for management review, facilitating informed decision making
• Implemented more efficient filing system for financial documents, improving accessibility and organization
• Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate annual audit process, providing necessary documentation as required.
• Supported year-end closing procedures by preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
• Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
• Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
• Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.

• Developed comprehensive policy manuals outlining procedures and guidelines, contributing to a well-organized workplace culture.
• Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Improved staffing during busy periods by creating schedules for and monitoring call-outs for 175+ seasonal employees.
• Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
• Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow
• Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
• Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
• Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.