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SHAKEITHA EDWARDS

ELBA,AL

Summary

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

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

BOOKKEEPER

CITY OF OPP
Opp, Alabama
09.2015 - Current
  • Process accounts payable for various city funds, such as general fund, gas tax/Rebuild Al, industrial development, 3 mil.
  • Prepare building permits and business licenses as needed.
  • Maintain and process invoices, deposits and money logs.
  • Review and file financial documents, code accounting entries for data processing and post daily receipts and payments in accordance with all municipal protocols.
  • Track expenses and income for city while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Enter financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for employees and vendors.
  • Organize proactive month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
  • Report financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Apply proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Verify postings to ledgers to confirm accurate entry and account balances.
  • Track business revenue and expenditures and reconcile accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Verify accurate recordkeeping processes, reducing financial inconsistencies.
  • Monitor, verify and approve invoices and reviewed balances using financial software to assess balance sheet for variances.
  • Support operations by communicating with customers, filing documents and managing data.
  • Eliminate discrepancies in finances by expertly documenting expenses, monitoring income, handling bank deposits and managing statements.
  • Diminish financial discrepancies and managed monetary transactions.
  • Create plans to remedy financial discrepancies and reconcile issues with records.
  • Transfer payroll weekly from general fund to payroll account to ensure that all employees were paid on Fridays.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kelly Services
Dothan, Alabama
01.2013 - 09.2015
  • Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management if 20 to 30 and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
  • Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
  • Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
  • Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
  • Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.

Substitute Teacher, K-6

Elba City Schools
Elba, AL
01.2006 - 09.2013
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
  • Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
  • Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts

Teller/Assistant Head Teller

SOUTHTRUST BANK/WELLS FARGO BANK
OZARK AND ELBA, AL
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Informed customers of products that may enhance their finances and of accounts that would earn interest on their money.
  • Performed quality and efficient transactions for each customer
  • Balanced cash drawer daily.
  • Managed vault shipments of over $100,000 and receipts as needed.
  • Ensured maintenance of adequate cash supply for tellers as needed.
  • Resolved 100's of issues with deposits and open items.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans and lines of credit.
  • Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
  • Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
  • Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.
  • Recognized needs and referred to appropriate representative or line of business for cross-sell or service opportunities.
  • Stocked supplies for customers and personal teller station.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
  • Established rapport with new clients to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Received loan and utility payments, sending funds to correct destinations.
  • Conducted regular proof work and followed up on chargebacks and deposit corrections.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

DORSEY TRAILER COMPANY
Elba, AL
08.2001 - 10.2005
  • Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into MAPICS financial management system.
  • Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements and month-end accruals.
  • Assisted CFO with year-end financial audits.
  • Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support and documentation of accounting processes.
  • Completed end-of-year financial audits by collaborating with various coworkers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Major Accounting

TROY UNIVERSITY
Troy, AL
09.1999

High School Diploma -

Elba High School
Elba, AL
03.1995

Skills

  • General Ledger Updates
  • Data Research and Analysis
  • MS Office Expertise
  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Income Statements
  • Bank Statement Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Monthly Closings

Affiliations

I am a member of the following organizations:

Alabama Association of Municipal Clerks & Administrators

Alabama Municipal Revenue Officers Association

International Institute of Municipal Clerks

Timeline

BOOKKEEPER

CITY OF OPP
09.2015 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kelly Services
01.2013 - 09.2015

Substitute Teacher, K-6

Elba City Schools
01.2006 - 09.2013

Teller/Assistant Head Teller

SOUTHTRUST BANK/WELLS FARGO BANK
01.2005 - 01.2007

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

DORSEY TRAILER COMPANY
08.2001 - 10.2005

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Major Accounting

TROY UNIVERSITY

High School Diploma -

Elba High School

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