Diane Bianchi
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Overview:
Results-oriented office manager and accounting/bookkeeping professional with a strong computer software background. Good communicator, motivator and problem solver. Very committed to effectively addressing employer issues. A team player with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines. Will contribute innovative & creative solutions using the following skills:
Excel
Payroll
Word Processing
Bookkeeping/Accounting
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Peachtree/Sage
Account Reconciliation
Outlook
QuickBooks
Professional experience:
Accountant Dec 2013 – Present
Nokomis, Inc.
Responsible for all aspects of accounting for a government contracting company (with heavy use of Quickbooks and Excel), including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, financial report generation, tracking of costs by project and reporting thereof to project managers, bank and credit card accounts reconciliation, entry of Payroll, Purchasing, Human Resources including processing of paperwork for new hires and terminations, administration of company 401K plan. Involved in helping senior accountant with monthly, quarterly and annual closings, compiling financials for tax accountant, compiling information for annual Incurred Cost Proposal submission to government.
Results:
Created checks and balances that increased accuracy of data
Better organized accounting work flows
Bookkeeper
Freelance Bookkeeping Services Sep 1996 – Current
Help small businesses to manage their books (using Quicken, Peachtree, Quickbooks) including bank account management and reconciliation, payroll including calculation and filing of payroll taxes and reporting, sales tax calculation and filing, general journal, month-end reporting, budgeting, etc. Help clients to manage finances to lower expenses and increase income. Work with the company tax accountant to ensure the client get the most out from their tax return.
Results:
Decrease in expenses by up to 15% for clients
Cleaned up bookkeeping backlogs
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Consultant/Owner Mar 2012 – Oct 2014
Business Expansion Enterprises, Charleroi, PA
Consulted with small businesses regarding administrative systems and functions. Assisted small businesses with internet and social media marketing. Helped management set goals.
Mentored management on how to use financial statistics to improve their business. Implemented internet projects. Used Social Media and Internet Local Businesses Listings to improve companies’ brand.
Results:
Helped clients increase online presence by 15%
Helped clients increase income by 10%
Office Manager/Co-Owner Apr 2003 – Oct 2012
Tri-County Chem-Dry, Charleroi, PA
Responsible for/performed the following functions: Office management, supervision and training of office staff; General bookkeeping including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Reconciliations, General Journal, Financial Reporting; Payroll, including reporting and filing of payroll taxes; Financial planning and management; Print marketing development, creation and distribution; Internet and social media marketing campaign management; Search engine optimization; Customer Service supervision; Quality control; Communications systems and management; Statistic tracking, analysis and handling of any non-optimum situations found.
Results:
Increased sales by 17% through development of internet marketing strategies to increase internet presence
Increased income by over 30% in first four years of implementation using statistics management
Education:
Leadership Washington County, Washington, PA: Leadership development program
Hubbard Management Consultant Training: Curriculum of business organization, efficiency, financial planning & management, business planning, leadership skills, management by statistics, time management courses
Strayer College, Arlington, VA: Bookkeeping I and II
Hudson Catholic High School, Hudson, MA: College Prep Curriculum
Other Achievements:
Recipient of Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce scholarship for Leadership Washington County program
Served on the Leadership Washington County Board as Marketing Committee Chairman from 2013-2014