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Bookkeeper

Location:
Council Bluffs, IA
Salary:
$18 - $24 / hour
Posted:
June 22, 2016

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JACK A. BEATY

***** ***** ******

Shelby, IA ****0

Phone: 402-***-****

acvc44@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

My objective is to find a position where I can use my nearly 35 years of bookkeeping experience and skills to their fullest extent.

My goals include making a good impression and a good fit for wherever I work next, and to increase efficiency while maintaining positive work relationships.

Ability Summary

Proficient use of QuickBooks accounting software.

Intermediate proficiency with Excel and Word.

Very focused and detail-oriented.

Proficient with receivables, payables, general bookkeeping, inventory management, reconciliations, conflict resolution, customer service.

Employment History

Bookkeeper

04/2016 - 05/2016

Auto Trim Design

10041 Scott Cir, Omaha, NE

My main job duty was research, clean up, rebuild, and maintain the Accounting Department for this company.

(The prior bookkeeper had been terminated for fraud, embezzlement and identity theft.)

In a little under 4 weeks, I was able to accomplish these tasks using QuickBooks Premier.

Bookkeeper

08/2015 - 12/2015

Precision Gutters & Trim

P.O. Box 243, Shelby, IA

Using QuickBooks Pro, I created invoices from work orders and applied payments to applicable customer accounts. I also entered data for Accounts Payable.

Bookkeeper

01/2015 - 06/2015

Velocity Transportation LLC

Harlan, IA

Primary Focus: Accounts Payable and Cash Flow Management

Secondary Focus: Accounts Receivable

This was a truck brokerage dealing in grain commodities and other specialty items.

My job duties included converting and entering applicable data from Dr. Dispatch software into usable data for accounts receivable and payable in QuickBooks Pro. I posted journal entries, reconciled the bank accounts, reported and resolved record discrepancies. I maintained complete and up to date financial records. I created bills and invoices, printed checks, and applied payments to appropriate accounts. I worked closely with customers and vendors to answer questions, resolve accounting issues and stay connected.

Bookkeeper/Credit Manager

11/1981 - 09/2014

Enterprises Inc.

14404 Frontier Rd, Omaha, NE

This company is a wholesale distributor/retail dealer of lawn and garden equipment.

Primary Focus: Accounts Receivable and Customer Service

Secondary Focus: Warranty and Coop Advertising Processing, Inventory Management

I essentially ran a one-man Accounting Department. I was responsible for all aspects of Accounts Receivable. These included but were not limited to credit checks, account set-ups, invoicing, monthly billing, posting payments and credits, and conflict resolutions. I checked the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings recorded by co-workers. I maintained complete and up to date financial records. I researched and resolved issues in the inventory system. I entered applicable data for Accounts Payable. I posted journal entries and reconciled the bank accounts. I worked closely with customers and vendors to answer questions, resolve accounting conflicts, and stay connected.

Education and Training

Completion Date

Issuing Institution

Location

Qualification

Course of Study

05/1981

Buena Vista College

IA

Bachelor's Degree

Mathematics

Occupational Licenses & Certificates

Certification Title

Issuing Organization

Completion Date

National Career Readiness Certificate

#SFGP8BWPN30P

State of Iowa

12/2015

Additional Information

I love numbers. I have a passion for problem solving and conflict resolution. I like working with customers and vendors and maintaining those relationships. I have worked independently most of my career, but I am still very capable of working with others.

Detailed References

Craig Long, General Manager/Owner David Boone, Owner

Enterprises Inc./Don Long & Sons Auto Trim Design

14404 Frontier Road 10041 Scott Circle

Omaha, NE 68138 Omaha, NE 68122

402-***-**** 402-***-****

Supervisor reference known for 35 years Supervisor reference known for 1 year.

John Blake, Former Owner

Velocity Transportation LLC

Harlan, IA 51544

712-***-****

Supervisor reference known for 2 years



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