Tara Burrer
Fredericksburg,TX
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing 36 years of accounting and bookkeeping experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Operator
T's Local Transportation Services
03.2016 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
Staff Accountant
Kiolbassa Provision
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into our financial management system.
- Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes.
Accountant and Administrative Assistant
Accountemps
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Realtor
Burrer Properties
09.2002 - 08.2013
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
- Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
- Resolved client concerns related to home purchases to maintain high satisfaction ratings.
- Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
- Completed property walkthroughs before completing deals to uphold accuracy in listings and appraisals.
- Educated clients on changing or updating properties, buying, and selling techniques and processes to maintain curb appeal.
- Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
- Handled day-to-day happenings of real estate office to consistently grow client base and increase revenue.
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Developed and presented proposals to clients to raise awareness of potential real estate investments.
Bookkeeper/Payroll Administrator
Advantage Tank Lines
03.2000 - 02.2002
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Submitted reports on payroll activities.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Managed employee records on database to maintain accuracy and updated information.
- Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Accountant/Controller
Morrow Macke, Inc.
04.1995 - 03.2000
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
Accountant
Johnson Controls Pan Am World Services
06.1987 - 04.1995
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Education
Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Brevard Community College
Cocoa, FLBusiness Administration And Management
Strayer University
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Approachable and Outgoing
- Mission and Vision
- Project Oversight
- Operational Analysis
- Customer Relations
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Innovative and Visionary
Timeline
Owner and Operator
T's Local Transportation Services
03.2016 - Current
Staff Accountant
Kiolbassa Provision
07.2014 - 08.2016
Accountant and Administrative Assistant
Accountemps
06.2013 - 07.2014
Realtor
Burrer Properties
09.2002 - 08.2013
Bookkeeper/Payroll Administrator
Advantage Tank Lines
03.2000 - 02.2002
Accountant/Controller
Morrow Macke, Inc.
04.1995 - 03.2000
Accountant
Johnson Controls Pan Am World Services
06.1987 - 04.1995
Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Brevard Community College
Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
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