Carol Wright
* ******* **** *****, ************, MD 21136 – 443-***-**** – **********@*****.***
Multi-Company Bookkeeping for 25+ Years
Computer Skills - QuickBooks (all versions including Enterprise and QuickBooks online and QuickBooks payroll, Peachtree, Gold Pro Services, ABS, Tenant Pro, MS Word, Excel, Dynamics and Outlook, POS Systems-Micros and Aloha, ADP-Payex and ADP by Phone. ProFX Engagement, SAM, and Image View and Many Others
Financial Reporting Including Tax Filings,
Month-End Closings with Appropriate Reports
Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
Payroll, Both Online and Manual Processing
Highly Proficient at Multi-Tasking
Success Accounting, Inc., Baltimore, MD 02/2014 to Present
Owner: Client-Based Bookkeeping
Specialized in document organization
Drafted tax preparation information prior to forwarding to accountants for processing
Invoicing with currency conversion and interaction with global satellite offices
Billing and collections on a regular basis
Preparation of cash flow and other management reports
Currently closed as I am looking for a full-time job with benefits.
Katz & Associates, CPA, Pikesville, Maryland 02/2016 to 04/2016
Bookkeeper
General bookkeeping including clean-up of client data to prepare cohesive information so the tax professionals could complete tax returns. I also analyzed financial data to prepare client questions and concerns about variances that needed further review. It was determined that the fast growth of the company required an accountant rather than a bookkeeper.
Riggs, Counselman, Michaels and Downes, Towson, Maryland 09/2015 to 02/2016
Accounts Payable Specialist
The position required absolute the position required absolute accuracy and extreme attention to detail. The job was not a permanent position, something I was fully aware of when applying. It was to end in May, 2016. I chose to take a job with Katz and Associates, CPA prior to the end date but gave RCM&D ample notice.
Success Accounting Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 02/2014 to 9/2015
(Formerly CK Business)
Owner (This was my company/business) - Client-Based Bookkeeping
Financial consulting
Small business oriented, full-service needs of complete bookkeeping
Please see data from 10/2005 to 04/2009
Aldo’s (Little Italy) & Chazz (Inner Harbor East) Restaurants 02/2013 to 02/2014
Sole Accountant/Full-Charge Bookkeeper
Bank reconciliations
Interaction as an authorized contact for the IRS, State and City tax authorities
Working closely with the external accountant and staff
Financial analysis and profitability recommendations
Financial reporting – balance sheet and income statements
Kali’s Restaurant Group, Baltimore, MD 06/2006 to 02/2013
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Maintain and reconcile chart of accounts, general ledger, A/P, A/R, house accounts, party deposits
Sales tax reporting
Customer service including reservations, complaints, receipt copies and credit card dispute resolution
All facets of human resources
Payroll including tip share and sales calculations
Maintain and use of Micros POS & Open Table reservation systems
Computer repair and maintenance (IT), including selection and purchasing of new equipment
Handling, controlling and reconciling monetary items – cash, gift cards, including signing authority and safe access
Financial Reporting – Balance Sheet and Income Statements
Achievements: Proven ability to recognize and resolve discrepancies. Strong planning and organizational skills resulted in a significant improvement in financial controls.
A2Z Environmental, Baltimore, MD 02/2002 to 10/2005
Full-Charge Bookkeeper
Served as the sole accounting person in the company. Previously did A/R and A/P prior to advancing
Prepared all sales tax, 940, 941, 1099, and payroll
Computer repair and maintenance (IT)
Insurance procurement and selection (Health, Worker's Compensation, Liability Insurance)
Managed all aspects of payroll and human resources including negotiating the annual health insurance renewal
First National Bank of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 07/1984 to 04/1989
Executive Administrative Assistant
Setting up board meetings and processing checks for board member fees
Scheduling appointments and keeping the calendar for Vice President
Typing letters and memos from shorthand or dictaphone information
Greeted visitors, answered phone calls
Provided assistance as needed to Branch Managers and filed expense reports
US Army, Corps of Engineers 07/1982 to 04/1984
Administrative Assistant
Ordered GSA supplies
Congressional response letters
Project budget tracking and allocation
Education: Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration, Harford Community College, 1984 to 1987.
Graduated High School in 1982.