I am looking to return to work in the accounting field. I have 10+ years of experience working as a Full Charge Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant for small businesses as an employee and 5 years’ experience working as a Consultant specializing in Full Charge Bookkeeping utilizing QuickBooks. My responsibilities for both included but were not limited to handling all of the accounting needs of a company, including financial statements, payroll, and tax returns (Private clients only). I received my associates in accounting from Greenfield community college in 1997. I joined The American institute for Professional Bookkeepers In 2008 and earned my bookkeeping

certification in 2009.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent knowledge of computers and the Internet. Work fluently with Microsoft Office, email, browsers, Windows operating systems, and PCs.

• Ability and knack for working with numerical data. Attention to detail. Accurate.

• Solid understanding of the three levels of QuickBooks Online application: Free, Basic, and Plus.

• Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping is preferred but not required.

Knowledge of business and accounting terms such as profit, ROI, assets, liabilities, etc.

• Ability to effectively manage time, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Knowledge of general office procedures, such as copying, faxing, filing, and shredding

• Innovative and creative in the form of continuous improvement to internal processes.

• Flexible and adaptable to change. Bookkeeping Skills:

1. Full cycle Accounts Payable and Receivables.

2. Full cycle Payroll including monthly and quarterly tax returns.

3. Monthly bank Reconciliations

4. Prepare and enter monthly journal entries for fixed assets and depreciation

5. Analyze the trial balance making any necessary adjusting journal entries to correct discrepancies.

6. Create and maintain employees including contact information, payroll salary information, and related employment data, such as W-4s and other new hire paperwork.

7. Prepare or monitor the preparation of payroll.