GINA S BENNIS Weaverville, NC ***** 828-***-**** ad1ki4@r.postjobfree.com

ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING PROFESSIONAL

Summary Motivated Accounting Supervisor/Bookkeeper with a record of longevity, accuracy and timeliness. Strong knowledge of GAAP rules whiles providing cash management and forecasts, accurate financial reporting to company owners and well as create and file SEC forms for Public Companies. Expertise ■ Cash Management ■ Accounts Payable

■ Accounts Receivable ■ AMSI

■ Collections ■ JD Edwards

■ QuickBooks ■ Automated Banking (ACH/Wires)

■ Month end/year end closings ■ SEC Forms/Formatting and filing

■ Microsoft Office ■ Property Management and Manufacturing accounting Education & Currently attaining Associates in Accounting and Bachelors in Business – University of Phoenix Designations Advanced Excel

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Experience MARTIN BLAIRE AND ASSOCIATES

Fka SELECT AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT, INC. Sarasota, FL, Bookkeeping Consultant Fully Remote Full Charge Bookkeeper 2017-2020

Bookkeeper, 2015- 2017

Manage daily accounting activity for 9 Companies from daily deposits, accounts payable, loan tracking and amortizing to monthly bank reconciliations and month end close journal entries as required. BOOKKEEPING AT YOUR SERVICE, INC. – Bradenton, FL, Bookkeeping Consultant Owner/Bookkeeper, 2006- Present

Manage all financial aspects for clients, both onsite and remote. Purchasing, invoice entry, bill paying, shipping, invoicing, payroll, receivable, bank reconciliation, reporting and forecasting of financial activity. Create, update and file SEC forms for Public Companies. Key Contributions:

■ Reduce costs of production by 25% by analyzing bills of material and renegotiating with vendors.

■ Reduced audit fees by 25% by providing accurate financial statements and eliminating unnecessary research.

■ Assisted Clients in audits by both the Internal Revenue Service and State of Florida Sales Tax ACTION ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT, INC. – Sarasota, FL, Homeowners Ass. Mgmt. Staff Accountant, 2008- 2009

Responsible for the financial activity of 20 Condominium and Homeowners Associations. Analyzed cash management and forecasts to ensure cash flow met expenses. Reported financial information to the Boards’ of Directors as for the Management Company.

Key Contributions:

■ Improved communication between owners and management by providing accurate and timely financial statements.

■ Streamlined budget process; creating the ability to achieve or exceed budgeted net operating income. SMG PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. – Bradenton, FL, Property Management. Accounting Supervisor, 1998- 2006

Supervised a two-person home office accounting department. The department processed the financial activity of more than 30 nationwide apartment complexes and commercial properties. Key Contributions:

■ Created Loss Prevention policies in place to eliminate employee theft.

■ Streamlined reporting by creating company wide Standard Operating Procedures