CAROLYN WALKER
SPRING, TX *****l 713-***-**** l ***************@*****.***
Seeking a challenging position, utilizing abilities developed through my experience, with the opportunity for professional growth within a great company.
Key Skills
QuickBooks
Organization & Management
Journal Entries & General Ledger
Spreadsheets & Accounting Reports
Bank Reconciliation & A/R, A/P
Bookkeeping
Investment Reports
Payroll, Franchise & Liquor Taxes
POS Systems
Payroll
Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Invoice Coding and Reviewing
Cash Flow, P&L, Balance Sheets
Cost Comparisons
Operations Management
Loan Packages
Professional Experience
ABIP / McLennan & Associates Houston, TX August 2017 – December 2018
Bookkeeper
•Prepare monthly bookkeeping reports for Municipal Utility Districts consisting of cash flow, balance sheets, revenue and expenditure reports, investment reports, debt service reports, and cost comparisons
•Serve as the consultant to district board meetings and present monthly reports and financials
•Reconcile district cash and time deposit accounts as well as accounts receivable, intermediate, ending recap reports • Analyze trial balances for general operating, capital projects, and debt service funds
•Prepare year-end district audits & year-end journal entries
•Set up yearly budgets for district approval as well as analyze profit and loss schedules
•Create district billings to joint water and sewer plant participants
•Input and pay vendor invoices in a timely manner; handle district per diems - and director's expenses.
•Work in conjunction with operators, engineers, attorneys, auditors & tax specialists
•Prepare quarterly payroll taxes, submit unclaimed property to the State of Texas, and compile water and sewer revenue to submit to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
•Extensive training in municipal bookkeeping, audit, and investments • Request tax information from district vendors
Subdivision of Silver City, LLC. Willis, TX October 2014 – January 2018
Bookkeeper
•Coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of various departments in the organization to lower payroll costs and negotiate with vendors
•Review financial statements and data. Utilize financial data to improve profitability. Prepare and control operational budgets
•Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output
•Plan the use of human resources. Organize recruitment and placement of required staff. Establish organizational structures. Delegate tasks and accountabilities. Establish work schedules. Supervise staff. Monitor and evaluate performance
•Overseeing and training all accounting departments for each business
•State, Federal, Payroll and Liquor Taxes
•In charge of all areas of the companies banking, operations & paying anything when owner was out of town for weeks at a time
United American Contractors, Inc. Spring, TX November 2012 – August 2014
Bookkeeper / Office Manager
•Handles daily cash flow for accounts, PO’s, sales reports, accounts receivables, accounts payables, billings
•Maintains all banking accounts in QuickBooks reconciling, deposits and credit card transactions
•Prepared and processed weekly payroll and invoicing for all employees, vendors and contractors
•Responsible for recruiting, screening, and scheduling of existing and potential cliental
•Corresponds with all clients via the phone and person to person to ensure quality of customer service and Sale
•Maintains all office activities including the scheduling of appointments, conducting weekly meetings, establishing staffs office hours, vacation time, office supplies and mail distribution
•Established as the “come to person” in the office to rectify any questions, order supplies and act as the problem solver for company
•Processing new hire paperwork, reference checks, pre-employment, drug screening, benefits administration and new employee orientations
Municipal Accounts & Consulting, L.P. Houston, TX May 2011 – November 2012
Accounting Specialist
•Prepare monthly bookkeeping reports for Municipal Utility Districts consisting of cash flow, balance sheets, revenue and expenditure reports, investment reports, debt service reports, and cost comparisons
•Serve as the consultant to district board meetings and present monthly reports and financials
•Reconcile district cash and time deposit accounts as well as accounts receivable, intermediate, ending recap reports
•Analyze trial balances for general operating, capital projects, and debt service funds
•Prepare year-end district audits & year-end journal entries
•Set up yearly budgets for district approval as well as analyze profit and loss schedules
•Create district billings to joint water and sewer plant participants
•Input and pay vendor invoices in a timely manner; handle district per diems – and director’s expenses.
•Work in conjunction with operators, engineers, attorneys, auditors & tax specialists
•Prepare quarterly payroll taxes, submit unclaimed property to the State of Texas, and compile water and sewer revenue to submit to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
•Extensive training in municipal bookkeeping, audit, and investments
•Request tax information from district vendors
Apex Emergency Services Houston, TX June 2009 – March 2011
Bookkeeper / Office Manager
•Gathering daily receipts and reconciling all 12 bank accounts
•Records the accounts payables and receivables to ensure the accuracy of distribution for each location
•Prepares, edits and proofreads invoices, receipts and PO’s for Customers and Vendors for all locations
•Maintains the payroll for all contractors, salary and hourly employees and distributes checks
•Prepares all taxes and pays weekly, quarterly and end of the years taxes
•Daily deposits and insures the CC processing
•Updates all Customer folders of payment and outstanding balances
•Co-ordinates and manages office services, such as accommodation, equipment and supplies
•Orders Equipment and Supplies (dumpsters, warehouse, electric etc.) for up and coming cities
Education
Houston Community College Houston, TX
Business Management
Katy High School Katy, TX
Diploma