Staff Accountant / Customer Service / Account Payables / Account Recei
Resume:
SHELLI PORTER
Monterey, CA ***** 831-***-**** ************@*****.***
Professional Summary
As a military veteran, my commitment to excellence is second to none. My military experience also showed me that having a can-do attitude is half the battle.
Deadline/Detailed-oriented tax & bookkeeping professional adept at quickly assessing customer needs, developing strategic plans, and completing returns to maximize deductions and minimize liabilities.
Skills
•Bookkeeping
•Tax Return Preparation
•Financial Statement Review
•Document Preparation
•Local, State, and Federal Tax Returns
• Office Administration
•QuickBooks/QuickBooks Online Proficiency
Work History
Experience Bookkeeper
Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
Belga, LLC
Carmel Valley, CA
•QuickBooks / Order Port / Lightspeed/ OpenTable / PayPal/Yelp
•Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
•Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
•Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
•Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
•Reconciled account information and reported figures in the general ledger by comparing them to monthly bank account statements.
•Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
Bookkeeper Aug 2022 - Mar 2023
CAL Accounting Carmel Valley, CA
•QuickBooks / Practice CS / Accounting CS / Ultra Tax CS • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
•Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
•Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
•Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
•Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
•Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
•Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
•Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
•Reduced financial discrepancies through transaction monitoring and management.
•Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts, and tracked expenses.
•Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Bookkeeper Sep 2020 - May 2022
Belga, LLC Carmel Valley, CA
•QuickBooks / Order Port / Lightspeed / OpenTable / PayPal/Yelp
•Entered financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for employees and vendors.
•Tracked business expenses and income while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
•Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments following all protocols.
•Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
•Used knowledge of local laws to comply with reporting requirements.
•Reconciled company bank, credit card, and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit ready.
•Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
•Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
•Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
•Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
Administrative Officer/Accounting Bookkeeper Apr 2018 - Mar 2021
TFD Group Monterey, CA
•Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for the company database.
•Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment
•Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
•Prepared reports to assist business leaders with key decision making and strategic operational planning.
•Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff, and greeting visitors.
•Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
•Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
•Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings, and staff events.
•Provided comprehensive accounting support to the company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and business expense processing.
•Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
•Worked with senior accounting staff to prepare financial documents and reports such as bills and invoices, year-end analysis, budgets, financial records, and financial statements.
•Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
•Used knowledge of local laws to comply with reporting requirements.
•Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
•Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
•Tracked 401K eligibility and managed enrollment and administration of company retirement and financial benefits plans.
•Maintained sensitive information with strict confidentiality and modeled ethics, professionalism, and service orientation in employee interactions.
•Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
•Managed payroll and timekeeping to track hours and accurately pay employees.
•Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts, and corporate policies.
•Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
•Wrote job postings and job descriptions for boards.
•Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers, and executives.
Account Manager Dec 2017 - Mar 2018
Enviro Savers LLC Salinas, CA
•Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
•Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
•Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
•Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
•Uploaded time records into computer system and adjusted to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
•Prepared and submitted payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies.
Office Support Assistant/Travel Clerk Mar 2016 - Dec 2017
Department of the Navy, Training Wing Five Pensacola, FL
•Prepares outgoing correspondence and reviews documents for senior staff members.
•Uses automated resources to set up document shells or format styles that can be retrieved for use whenever needed
•Establishes, maintains, revises, and disposes of files in accordance with applicable regulations
•Maintains ready reference files of frequently consulted regulations, policies, rosters, directives, and other materials
•TOPS/PSD, /DTS expert/SITREP authorized/message writer
•Command Pass Coordinator in NSIPS/e-Leave Approver
•Managed online booking inquiries and assisted guests and travel partners with questions throughout the entire booking cycle.
•Prepared customer invoices, accepted payments, and processed refund and cancellation
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