Dependable administrator/office manager/bookkeeper skilled at managing diverse needs in challenging, fast-paced environments. Friendly and energetic professional with remarkable communication and prioritization skills. Detail-oriented Bookkeeper well versed in payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Excelled in corporate bookkeeping services delivery and learned new technologies to improve efficiency. Impressive accounting and communications skills leading to desirable outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
QuickBooks Online Pro-Advisor
Work History
Senior Bookkeeper/Office Administrator
American Merchandise Liquidators, Inc.
02.2021 - Current
Facilitated accurate expense tracking by coding invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts and allocating costs across multiple projects.
Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
Reduced outstanding receivables balances through diligent follow-up on overdue invoices with clients.
Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
Improved cash flow management by monitoring outstanding invoices closely and following up on overdue payments proactively.
Entered financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for employees and vendors.
Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate smooth annual audits, providing necessary documentation in a timely manner.
Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
Enhanced financial transparency by creating detailed monthly reports for executive review, highlighting variances from budgeted figures and providing explanations for significant deviations.
Ensured timely and accurate financial reporting for management decision-making purposes.
Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
Reconciled bank statements on a monthly basis, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
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.
Implemented cost-saving measures across various departments through close examination of expenses, resulting in significant reductions in overhead costs.
Managed complex problem-solving for upper management to complete projects on-time and within budget.
Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and workflow downtime.
Reconciled company bank, credit card, and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Reduced financial discrepancies through transaction monitoring and management.
Developed effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
Used knowledge of local laws to comply with reporting requirements.
Developed monthly, quarterly, and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments by all corporate protocols.
Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
Supported executive team in strategic planning efforts by providing accurate financial data analysis and forecasting insights.
Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing them to bank account statements each month.
Served as main point of contact for all employee expense reimbursement requests, reviewing submissions for compliance with company policies before approving payments.
Prepared comprehensive financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports for leadership review.
Assisted in annual budget preparation, working closely with department managers to allocate resources effectively.
Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
Streamlined financial processes by implementing advanced bookkeeping software, improving efficiency and accuracy.
Conducted regular inventory audits to verify the accuracy of reported quantities, identifying discrepancies and making necessary adjustments promptly.
Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts, and tracked expenses.
Analyzed financial data to assist in budget creation and forecasting.
Office Manager
Carson And Company, Inc.
01.2007 - 12.2020
Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
Communicated corporate objectives across all divisions through regular correspondence and scheduled status updates.
Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.
Recruited and hired qualified candidates for vacant and new positions.
Solved problems timely and effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and business initiatives.
Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed.
Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members.
Managed 2-employee freezer crew, supervising workers and enhancing productivity and efficiency.
Manage the overall functionality of the cold storage facility. Responsible for the accuracy and management of all inventory items averaging 7 million pounds annually. Process and lot all inbound inventory. Process all customer orders out of inventory and daily auditing of inventory after each pull.
Responsible for monthly inventory reporting to the CEO, CPA and customers.
Responsible for a full inventory physical count audit yearly and quarterly random audit counts with CPA and bankers.
Handle procurement of all necessary items and supplies to keep production of the cold storage functional and efficient.
Owner
Guardian Bookkeeping Service
01.2000 - 01.2007
Owned and operated a full charge bookkeeping service company for several local clients, the largest which was Habitat for Humanity Baldwin County.
Responsible for A/R's, A/P's, General Ledger, Payroll, Bank Reconciliations and Financial Statements for each client
Filed and paid weekly, monthly and quarterly payroll taxes
Correspond with each clients CPA for monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting.