Tammy LaBarca
Summary
Hard working, organized and passionate job seeker looking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing skills and experience demonstrated through years of performance
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager/Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant
J. Carroll & Associates, Inc.
01.2019 - Current
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and client data.
- Maintained, processed and posted invoices, deposits, and money logs for full Accounts Receivable duties.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with individual client and/or supplier accounts.
- Worked closely with company accountant to submit all necessary company documents for ease of year end tax filing.
- Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols for full Accounts Payable duties.
- Executed full purchase order requirements as well as matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information for each client job.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Input financial data and produced reports to owner using Excel.
- Generated and processed invoices upon receipt of billing information using Excel and tracked/recorded collection progress.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems for entire company.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and clients.
- Reported to owner on organizational performance and progress toward goals.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or frustrated customers.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels in office or on job.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
- Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
- Created payroll reports, and other financial reports to provide employer with necessary information to make informed business decisions.
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
- Generated reports to track employee time and attendance.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Processed manual checks for employer in accordance with company policies.
Owner/Operator
Celebrity Diner
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Owner/Operator
Broadway Diner
05.1995 - 05.2010
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Senior Audit Associate
Coopers & Lybrand
09.1992 - 05.1995
- Reconciled data and reported on discrepancies.
- Aided senior auditor in recommending strategies for financial planning and budgeting.
- Worked under close supervision of top senior auditor to utilize and develop technical expertise in auditing.
- Prepared financial statements, disclosures and comments.
- Reviewed transactions, documents, records and reports for accuracy and effectiveness.
- Checked information against guidelines for accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated with clients to perform tests on organizational internal controls.
- Completed audits of publicly held companies within the legal rules and regulation guidelines.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
- Planned audits and audit activities to allocate necessary resources and determine consistency of plans with audit objectives.
- Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
- Interpreted state and federal laws, accepted auditing principles and procedures and program standards to audited materials and data to detect non-compliance and facilitate recommendations.
- Adapted plans and schedules to meet changing priorities of work objectives, resources and workload demands.
- Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
- Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Delegated work to team members and student interns to share workload and continue meeting audit goals.
- Kept audits working smoothly to meet strict timetables and labor hour budgets.
- Managed strong client relationships to deliver exceptional service and maintain repeat business.
- Supervised and trained junior audit staff and student interns in how to effectively review physical and digital data.
- Led extensive audit programs based upon prior approved audit plans to evaluate management of institutional activities.
- Worked audit engagements for industries in manufacturing, non-profit and human resources.
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Handled planning and budgeting for audit engagements.
- Performed extensive assessments of assets, liabilities and equity to verify accuracy in financial reports including physical audits of manufacturing clients.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Long Island University
Greenvale, NY05.1992
Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
Works independently and takes charge as necessary
Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills
Strong work ethic with high organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solid math and analytical skills
Team player, maintaining professionalism at all times
High self awareness and emotional intelligence
Fast learner
Timeline
Office Manager/Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant
J. Carroll & Associates, Inc.
01.2019 - Current
Owner/Operator
Celebrity Diner
03.2014 - 01.2015
Owner/Operator
Broadway Diner
05.1995 - 05.2010
Senior Audit Associate
Coopers & Lybrand
09.1992 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Long Island University
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