Brenda S. Brownlow
M: 706-***-**** **** Old Summerville Rd
******@*********.*** Rome, GA 30165
Summary of Qualifications:
Skilled in all aspects of accounting to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparations, month and year end closings and audits.
Energetic, dependable, personable, motivated, and a fast-learner
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Fosters relationships and provides excellent customer service
Organized, self-reliant and an excellent multi-tasker
Extremely proficient in database management, Microsoft office suite, QuickBooks, and other web-based programs
Experience:
Accounting/ Office Management Garner Brothers Construction 02/1986- Present
Accounting
Over the course of 29+ years, developed and implemented programs to the accounting and human resources departments to include: Accounts receivable, payables, bank reconciliations, financial statements, payroll-including month, quarter and year-end tax reporting, as well as insurance certifications, job costing and labor distribution.
Maintained and thorough understanding of current government regulations, policies and procedures, tax laws, information systems, and the practices of business affiliates.
Handled all billing disputes while fostering and maintaining productive working relationships.
Solely responsible for monthly A/R reporting and the preparations for certified yearly audits for CPA Firm, audits for Workers' Compensation, and all General Liability audits.
Office Management
Managed correspondence to include photocopying, filing, outbound mailing, opening, sorting and distribution
Prepared and modified documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails
Answered, screened and transferred inbound phone calls
Prepared agendas, coordinated meetings, and maintained scheduling for President and Vice President
Merchandised and provided analysis and ordering of inventory in order to ensure that supply costs remained within budgetary allowances
Successfully managed multiple projects and duties simultaneously while maintaining acute attention to detail and thoroughness in a timely fashion
Managed the upkeep of the facility to include hiring and firing of cleaning services.
Customer Service
Developed long-term relationships with customers and vendors which increased repeat business
Maintained a professional demeanor and positive attitude in order to ensure enjoyable and memorable experiences
Skillful at managing all customer discrepancies tactfully ensuring that the customer leaves satisfied and with all issues resolved
Office and Accounting Assistant K-Mart Corporation
06/81-02/84
Reconciliation of all banks and total receivables in cash office, time sheets and payroll processing.
Tracked sales of merchandise from the floor
Assistant Store Manager Zayre Store
01/78-04/81
Third Key- Responsibilities included but were not limited to: job recruitment for my area, weekly personnel schedules, payroll budgeting, merchandise presentation, reordering of merchandise, sales preparation, freight management and overall customer satisfaction.
Education
General Studies/Accounting/Computer Programming
Coosa Valley Technical College 02/1978
High School
Cave Spring School 05/1976