Risa D. Hulen
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Detail-oriented bookkeeping professional with hands-on experience managing full-cycle AP/AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, and QuickBooks for multi-unit operations. Known for maintaining organized financial records, resolving sales tax issues, and supporting state and union audits with complete documentation and dependable follow-through.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Inspector (Independent Contractor)
Metro Site Inspections
Las Vegas, NV
06.2014 - Current
- Executed on-site inspections for merchant account applicants, verifying business legitimacy, licensing, and inventory compliance.
- Coordinated appointments and maintained professional communication with business owners to meet tight deadlines.
- Adjusted schedule to meet business needs outside of core hours.
Special Projects Consultant (Independent Contractor)
Foundation for Womens Leadership & Empowerment
Las Vegas, NV
06.2022 - 11.2025
- Managed high-volume pre-conference registration for all corporate sponsors and MGM property attendees contributing to a seamless check-in.
- Coordinated invoicing and payment tracking with bookkeeping firm, ensuring accuracy of financial records and timely processing.
- Prepared comprehensive revenue and expense reports for the Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC).
- Developed formal recordkeeping system based on audit experience, integrating digital documentation with structured physical files for efficient tracking of emails, invoices, and payments.
- Oversaw donations and correspondence with local women's nonprofit charities, fostering community partnerships and support.
Bookkeeper
JV Ventures, Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
07.2006 - 09.2019
- Processed payroll, full-cycle AP/AR, and bank reconciliations for 5 franchises in QuickBooks; generated W-2s, processed quarterly wage reports, and prepared financials for CPA review.
- Processed weekly AP/AR, including major airline carrier invoicing out of Harry Reid Airport; maintained a clear audit trail by pairing physical invoices with check copies.
- Supported Richard Construction's Controller by processing payroll and issuing vendor payments during absences.
- Independently and proactively completed state tax training, leading to correct Nevada sales and use tax reporting where inherited returns were previously filed incorrectly; navigated the resulting 3-year state audit to resolve prior unfiled records, preventing further financial penalties and establishing a clear reporting process that kept the company compliant for 13 years.
- Gained positive feedback from state auditors for delivering complete, highly organized audit documentation.
- Handled triennial Culinary Workers Union audits and assisted with DBE certification processes in coordination with the President and CPAs.
- Coordinated new hire onboarding, ensuring accurate completion of W-4 and I-9 forms while maintaining strict compliance with state and federal tax advising limits. Primary point of contact for office communications and employee inquiries.
Education
Bookkeeping Coursework -
College of Southern Nevada (CSN)
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Full-cycle payroll
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- QuickBooks
- Tax reporting
- Audit management
- Regulatory Compliances
- Business Compliance
- Client invoicing
- Microsoft Excel
- Project Coordination
- Data Entry
- Attention to detail
- Professional communication
- 10-key Data entry
Timeline
Special Projects Consultant (Independent Contractor)
Foundation for Womens Leadership & Empowerment
06.2022 - 11.2025
Site Inspector (Independent Contractor)
Metro Site Inspections
06.2014 - Current
Bookkeeper
JV Ventures, Inc.
07.2006 - 09.2019
Bookkeeping Coursework -
College of Southern Nevada (CSN)