Sheila Gavin
Tyngsboro, MA ***7
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Accountant
Dedicated Bookkeeper with extensive experience in accounts payable, account receivable, data entry and office administration. Accurate and organized with strong problem solving skills, extraordinary attention to detail, and willingness to go above and beyond the job description. Fast learner with proven adaptability to new technologies and application. Areas of excellence include:
Bookkeeping
Accounts Payable
Account Receivables
Month End/Year End Closings
General Ledger
Purchase Orders
1099’s
Audit Review Procedures
Financial Reconciliations
Collections
Customer Service
Bank Deposit
Bank Statement Balancing
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Excel spreadsheets, Outlook, Accounting Software Munis, Pentatmation, Yardi /Payscan
Experience:
Administrative assistant-The Caleb Group, Lowell, MA 2016-Present
Answer phones, Issue work orders as needed, Prepare bank deposits
Process accounts payable invoices for payment
Contact vendor for work to be completed on Units
Bookkeeper II –School Department, Dracut Public Schools, Dracut, MA 2008 - 2015
Ensured impeccable record keeping for Schools in the district of Dracut
Coded vendor invoices ensuring proper liquidation of purchase orders in a timely manner ensuring accuracy of payments against purchase orders
Managed all differentials of payments to purchase orders negotiating pricing that was in the best interest of the Schools Financial Budget
Maintained accurate 1099 tax information for non-employee and vendors
Processed Accounts Payable Bi-Monthly Warrants for Superintendent, Business Manager and School Committee’s Review and approval
Prepared vendor check for pay date signature from Town Hall Treasurer
Transferred bi- weekly vendor check report to Bank
Matched vendor checks with the appropriate attachments for payment
Answered Vendor inquiries and resolve any issues
Provided vital support in fiscal year closings
Head Clerk –Treasurers Office, City of Lowell, Lowell, MA 2000 - 2007
Cashier, receiving, posting, processing and balancing daily receivables
Customer assistance answer and investigate question from general public, department and vendors regarding payment verification
Prepare memos for interoffice transfers and deposit activity
Education: Training Unlimited, Inc. Computer Support Professional - Finance Assistant Diploma- Academy of Learning
Accounting I & II – Middlesex Community College
Personal References
Rosemary Albert
1102 B Mammoth Road
Pelham, NH 03076
Denise Call
49 Page Road
Bedford, MA 01730
Thida Long
135 Dalton Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Employment Reference
Chestnut Square Apartment
77 Chestnut St
Lowell, MA 01852
Chuck Connelly – Property Manger
Dracut Public Schools
2063 Lakeview Avenue
Dracut, MA 01826
Business Office
RayAnn L’Heureux - Personnel
City of Lowell
375 Merrimack St
Lowell, MA 01852
Treasurer’s Office
Mark Rosenguard- Assistant Treasurer