Chelsea Watts

**** ****** ****** ******** *******, CO 80909 Phone: 719-***-**** Email:

abi269@r.postjobfree.com

Dedicated individual with five years of bookkeeping experience developing and implementing

accounting systems, strategies, processes and controls that significantly improve office efficiency.

Experience in establishing accounting functions, systems and best practices; cost-reduction, and

lasting business relationships to ensure goal-surpassing fiscal performance. Computer skills include

proficiency in Excel, QuickBooks, and MS Office.

Education

Master of Science in Accounting, University of Phoenix - Online, 6/2010

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Colorado State University - Pueblo, 5/2000

Experience

Dream Dancers Dance Arts Academy Pueblo, CO

Office Manager/Bookkeeper, 9/2008 to 8/2009

I directed accounting functions for a growing dance studio and maintained financial information

including, A/R, and A/P. I developed and managed external financial relationships (e.g., banks,

vendors, customers) and constantly looked for ways to strengthen overall financial performance and

office efficiency.

Key results:

Organized and streamlined office space and procedures.

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Computerized maintenance of yearly tax information.

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Maintained updated customer accounts leading to a decrease in outstanding accounts and an

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increase in monthly revenue.

School district #8 Fountain, Co

High School Science Teacher, 7/2006 to 5/2007

I taught High School Biology and Physical Science and coached freshman girl’s basketball.

Capital Investment Builders Pueblo, Co

Office Manager/Bookkeeper, 11/2002 to 5/2005

I managed front office operations and maintained financial information including payroll, A/P, and A/R. Completed

construction monthly draw requests for multiple construction projects in progress. Assigned general laborers to

construction projects and coordinated subcontractors start dates with progression of construction projects. I

established and developed vendor relationships to strengthen inter-business communications.

Key Results:

• Organized and streamlined office procedures which increased job monitoring efficiency.

• Introduced QuickBooks accounting software increasing payroll and A/P efficiency.

• Established vendor relations resulted in reduction of job costs by negotiating

competitive material costs.

MCfARLAND’S uNIQUE cREATION cOLORADO sPRINGS, co

Office Manager/Bookkeeper, 5/2000 to 12/2002

I managed front office operations including scheduling craft shows, ordering and maintaining inventory levels,

A/P, A/R, and maintained yearly income tax information. I was also responsible for the filing and payment of

Colorado sales tax liabilities. I also managed show set-up and tear-down procedures and well as selling

merchandise. I participated in the design, creation, and assembly of stain glass art.

Key Results:

• Streamlined office procedures to increase efficiency.

• Doubled craft show bookings.

• Increased craft show sales by 90%.

• Computerized income tax information.

• Introduced QuickBooks to monitor COGS, profit margin, and inventory levels.

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