Sandy Howard
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Organized Bookkeeper is proficient in QuickBooks and Adobe software. Executed bookkeeping tasks for large corporations and excelled at quickly learning new accounting methods and procedures. Excellent accounting skills and attention to detail, leading to decreased loss of revenue.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Building Industry Association of Clark County
01.2007 - Current
- Enterprising, AND technically skilled, organized and detail-focused Non- Profit Business Office Manager and Bookkeeping for the Building Industry Association of Clark County and 3 subsidiaries(503-C) with an exceptional history of multi-tasking, accurately managing financial reporting in deadline-oriented environments proved a talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing assignments ahead of schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Created, maintained, and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for the company database.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
Store Manager
Carter’s Children’s Wear
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Verified and posted transactions to a general ledger, reconciled and balanced daily sales reports
- Responsible for directing and controlling all activities necessary to operate a profitable outlet store
- Hire and conducted reference checks, handled employee issues, maintained employee files, inventory, and monthly and bi-monthly mail packets to corporate
- Communicated with customers to address inquiries and resolve issues.
Office Manager/Supervisor
Lincoln City Visitor and Convention Bureau
01.1996 - 01.2005
- Managed Visitor and Convention Bureau
- Volunteer Coordinator-Provided technical training on office equipment and the use of the computer programs used in the center
- Aided outside agencies and groups in preparation for events, reunions, and conventions, including coordinating meeting places, local services, and welcome bags.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained a professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Circulation Manager
The Lincoln City News Guard
01.1994 - 01.1996
- As manager I recorded the financial transactions with strict diligence
- Verified and posted transactions to a general ledger reconciled and balanced daily sales reports
- Responsible for directing and controlling all activities necessary to use and manage a circulation department
- Hire and conducted reference checks, managed driver issues, kept employee files, inventory, setting up new accounts
- Communicated with customers to address inquiries and resolve issues.
Education
Skills
- Payroll Administration
- Bookkeeping Software
- Statutory Reporting
- Invoice Processing
- Vendor Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Quickbooks
- Financial Statements Expertise
- Accounting
- Financial Recordkeeping
Accomplishments
Got through a 401K audit and a State Audit with high points for record keeping and accessibility to information.
References Available
True
Hobbies and Interests
- Fitness
- Reading
- Movies
- Internet
- Gardening
- Family
- Continued Education
Timeline
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Building Industry Association of Clark County
01.2007 - Current
Store Manager
Carter’s Children’s Wear
01.2005 - 01.2006
Office Manager/Supervisor
Lincoln City Visitor and Convention Bureau
01.1996 - 01.2005
Circulation Manager
The Lincoln City News Guard
01.1994 - 01.1996
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