Patricia Hutton
Lyons,Kansas
Summary
Diligent bookkeeping and payroll professional with expertise in financial reconciliation and accounts payable management. Demonstrated success in ensuring compliance and accuracy while monitoring budgets. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and building strong relationships with clients and colleagues. Detail-oriented approach committed to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant
H & R Block Tax Services
Conrad, Montana
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Processed client payments and reconciled accounts daily.
- Assisted in preparing tax documents and supporting materials.
- Maintained accurate filing systems for all accounting records, including invoices, receipts and payments.
- Performed administrative tasks related to bookkeeping activities such as filing paperwork or updating databases.
- Organized files and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Prepared and processed payroll.
Accounts Payable and Payroll Manager
City of Conrad Montana
Conrad, Montana
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed accounts payable process for city operations and vendor relationships.
- Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate employee compensation.
- Facilitated audits by providing necessary documentation and reports to auditors.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
- Compiled information for year-end W2 forms and 1099 forms for independent contractors.
- Monitored departmental expenses against budgeted amounts to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Collaborated with Human Resources staff in resolving employee compensation issues.
- Managed the processing of payrolls for multiple entities including salaried, hourly, commission-based employees, as well as contractors.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
- Prepared and updated vendor files, tax documents and insurance information.
Area Manager
Schwan's Home Service
CONRAD, Montana
07.2005 - 10.2022
- Managed daily operations for multiple service routes in designated areas.
- Trained and supervised delivery personnel to ensure service quality.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with local customers and businesses.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels for service needs.
- Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Finance
College of Great Falls
Great Falls, MT04-1988
Skills
- Payroll administration
- Financial reconciliation
- Tax preparation
- Accounts payable management
- Database management
- Budget monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Expense reports
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- GAAP
Certification
- Notory Public
Affiliations
Reading
House Renovations
Timeline
Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant
H & R Block Tax Services
01.2023 - 05.2025
Accounts Payable and Payroll Manager
City of Conrad Montana
08.2022 - 10.2023
Area Manager
Schwan's Home Service
07.2005 - 10.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Finance
College of Great Falls