Accomplished business professional with 38 years of expertise in bookkeeping and administrative functions. Highly-organized, hard working and proactive with the desire to take on new challenges. Skilled in the use of multiple accounting software such as Quickbooks Online, Sage, and Peachtree for full-charge bookkeeping from A/P, A/R, Billing, Payroll, Cash Management, General Journal auditing and maintenance. Adept at managing multiple projects at one time with efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Assistant
McCaffety Electric Co., Inc.
Huntsville, TX
07.2024 - Current
Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
Analyze financial statements to identify discrepancies, and resolve issues.
Process journal entries for accruals, amortization, and other adjustments.
Research discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and packing slips.
Maintain vendor relationships by ensuring timely payments, and resolving disputes.
Provide support to upper management with special projects related to finance or accounting processes.
Enter data into QuickBooks Online with accuracy.
Perform account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements and inter-company general ledger accounts.
Manage accounts receivable for multiple company locations, including invoicing, collections, and deposits.
Receive payments from customers via cash, check, and credit cards.
Monitor ledgers and postings for correct entry and proper coding.
Calculate and produce checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
Office Manager
KIVY Radio
Crockett, TX
01.2022 - 05.2023
Provided administrative support to the management team, including preparing reports and presentations.
Scheduled staff and monitored resource allocation to provide optimal coverage and service.
Increased sales through cold calls, and by responding to incoming calls and emails requesting information.
Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of records.
Maintained accounts receivable. Verified that all customer ads were run according to the contract, billed, and payments were received.
Made collection calls when payments were late.
Tracked, totaled, and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for accurate payroll processing.
Collected information on all "on-air interviews," and reported to the FCC quarterly for both radio stations, as required to maintain compliance and retain licenses.
I interviewed prospective employees and provided input to the owner of the station on hiring decisions.
Evaluated individual and team business performance, and identified opportunities for improvement.
Worked with customers, writing their commercials, recording, and editing them in the studio.
Assistant Controller/H.R.//Executive Assistant to the President
Petrochem Field Services, Inc.
Humble, TX
04.2004 - 12.2019
Signor on multiple corporate bank accounts to facilitate daily banking transactions.
Reconciled accounts daily to monitor and track cash flow.
Worked with the bank to maintain a line of credit.
Made cash withdrawals for all per diem, and tracked disbursement to account for all funds.
Supervised the A/P department and monitored all transactions to ensure correct G/L coding, and prompt payment to vendors.
Prepared reports and coordinated with insurance companies for annual audits.
Obtained all necessary financing for new equipment, trucks, and real estate.
Maintained the general ledger and chart of accounts by performing complex accounting functions such as accruals, journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation, and assisted with the preparation of financial statements.
Worked with the Chief Financial Officer and external auditors to complete the year-end close process.
Managed employee onboarding, training and development, including internal and external training utilizing both online and traditional environments.
Managed communication regarding employee orientation and open enrollment for benefits.
Mentored staff through constructive feedback, performance assessments, and professional development opportunities.
Tackled and addressed top-level, high-priority issues with professional administrative discretion.
Skills
Office Management
Bookkeeping
General ledger maintenance and journal entries
A/P, A/R, and Payroll
Billing and coding
Account reconciliation
Audit coordination
Confidential document control
Project management
Expense reporting
Business correspondence
QuickBooks
Microsoft Office
PowerPoint
Excel
Multitasking and prioritization
Timeline
Accounting Assistant
McCaffety Electric Co., Inc.
07.2024 - Current
Office Manager
KIVY Radio
01.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Controller/H.R.//Executive Assistant to the President