CHESLYN WILSON
334-***-**** ********@*****.***
General Bookkeeper and payroll specialist with 5+ years of experience using both the single-entry and double-entry systems for medium-sized businesses. Aspiring to utilize my strong organization skills, military background and attention to details to support the financial department of the company.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MIRACLE METHOD Birmingham, AL
Office Manager March 2019 – Present
Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies
Supervise administrative staff and divide responsibilities to ensure performance
Manage agendas/travel arrangements/appointments etc. for the upper management
Manage phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages etc.)
Support budgeting and bookkeeping procedures
Create and update records and databases with personnel, financial and other data
Track stocks of office supplies and place orders when necessary
Submit timely reports and prepare presentations/proposals as assigned
Data entry
BROOKSIDE FUNERAL HOME Millbrook, AL
General Bookkeeper May 2015 – March 2019
Performed financial calculations such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity, and principal for a million-dollar company.
Accessed computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
Formulated, prepared, and issued bills, invoices, and account and financial statements with 10% increased efficiency to ensure timely deliverable.
Complied with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Matched order forms with invoices, and record the necessary information.
Checked figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
Trained 3 new administrative assistants and junior bookkeepers.
General Manager June 2014 – March 2015
Planning and organizing wakes and memorial services
Determined staffing requirements
Hired and trained new staff
Supervised direct reporting staff according to overall company policy
Applied strategic planning to determine company objectives
Developed staff to maximize potential
Evaluated current business processes and systems
Planned and implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency
Co-ordinated financial and budget activities for maximum operational efficiency
Facilitated the preparation and analysis of reports
Accounts Receivable/Payroll duties
Administrative responsibilities
Marketing and Advertising
OVERTON ACCOUNTING Trussville, AL
Accountant January 2012 – March 2014
Documented financial transactions by entering account information
Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options
Summarized current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports
Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
Maintained accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
Guided accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions
Reconciled financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
Secured financial information by completing database backups
Verified, allocated, posted and reconcile transactions
Produced error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyzed financial information and summarize financial status
Communicate effectively with clients
Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel
Communicate with Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise
RAW FITNESS Birmingham, AL
Personal Trainer September 2011 – March 2014
Developed and implemented personalized exercise and diet programs to assist individual clients
Counsel clients about fitness, exercise, and injury management
Instructed clients how to use equipment and ensure all equipment is well maintained
Designed and implemented cross-training classes to match the fitness level and abilities of all participants
US ARMY Ft Sill, OK
Filed Artillery 2009-2012
Trained and developed soldiers on howitzers and paladin units
Trained on targeting, grid coordinates and mapping
Developing and coaching on day to day tasks
EDUCATION
CAMERON UNIVERSITY Lawton, OK
Bachelor’s in Kinesiology, June 2012
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).
Experienced with QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks Online.
Military Training