Tara Baran
Chagrin Falls
Summary
Accomplished Office Manager/Head Bookkeeper with a proven track record at Auburn Heating Plbg and AC, adept in financial reporting and account reconciliation. Excelled in maintaining confidentiality, enhancing operational efficiency by negotiating favorable payment terms, and developing strong external partnerships. Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and a keen eye for detail, looking to apply these transferable skills to contribute effectively in different professional capacity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager/Head Bookkeeper
Auburn Heating Plbg and AC
10.2014 - Current
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Facilitated smooth year-end closing procedures by coordinating and providing necessary documentation for accurate reporting purposes.
- Oversaw accounts payable functions, negotiating favorable payment terms with vendors to minimize costs and maximize operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with management to develop annual budgets, providing insight into historical trends and potential future expenses.
- Monitored bank account balances closely, transferring funds between accounts as needed to optimize cash management strategy outcomes.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling accounts, identifying discrepancies, and correcting errors in a timely manner.
- Prepared accurate financial statements for senior executives, enabling informed decision-making regarding company growth strategies.
- Managed payroll functions, ensuring timely payment processing and compliance with tax regulations.
- Developed strong working relationships with external partners, such as banks and tax authorities, to facilitate efficient financial operations.
- QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, bank reconciliations, general ledger, financial reports, accounts payable/receivable, payroll
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Go Green Heating, AC & IAQ
06.2010 - Current
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Education
Masters of Education - Early Childhood Education
John Carroll University
Cleveland, OH05-2004
BBA - Business Management
Ohio University
Athens, OH06-2000
Skills
- Customer service
- Office management
- Organizational skills
- Office administration
- Billing
- Payroll processing
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll and budgeting
- Document management
- Account reconciliation
- Operations management
- Human resources
- Financial reporting
- Financial tracking
- Expense reporting
- Financial accounting
Timeline
Office Manager/Head Bookkeeper
Auburn Heating Plbg and AC
10.2014 - Current
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Go Green Heating, AC & IAQ
06.2010 - Current
Masters of Education - Early Childhood Education
John Carroll University
BBA - Business Management
Ohio University
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