SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

LG LORETTA GRISSOM

adi7b5@r.postjobfree.com / C: 505-***-****

Albuquerque, NM 87111

Capable and committed to keeping accurate accounting records. Offering natural talent for numerical accuracy and calculating balances. Unwavering commitment to efficiency and supporting business needs with full-service accounting expertise.

Payroll

Data analysis and research

Full-cycle accounting procedures

Debits and credits research

Accounting and bookkeeping

Customer service

QuickBooks

A/P and A/R

Customer relations

Invoice coding

Bank reconciliations and balancing

Account reconciliation

Intuit QuickBooks specialist

Kirk Air Company / Marc Schneider - Albuquerque, NM 09/2014 - Current Received incoming packages and mail, dispersed parcels, correspondence and shipped outgoing items daily. Managed and anticipated clerical needs of company employees, including copying, faxing and file management. Compiled and produced documents and reports and filed, copied or faxed required papers to appropriate parties. Took accurate messages for staff and management to facilitate open and speedy communication. Generated shipment invoices, prepared packages and set up courier deliveries for customers. Met incoming customers with professional approach and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance. Prepared, compiled and filed documents as well as reports presented to various parties. Provided clerical support to all team members to improve office efficiency and enhance productivity. Directed clients to appropriate personnel to address concerns, resolve complaints or answer account-related questions.

Communicated with vendors to place and receive orders, request maintenance services and deliver instruction on behalf of office management.

Maintained Credit card financial records to verify timely clearance of various credit and debit activities. Complied all Exhaust Ventilation Performance Survey forms, Entered information into spreadsheet. Scanned and sent forms to designated SNL customers.

New Covenant Church / David Adkins - Albuquerque, NM 05/2017 - Current Verified, allocated and posted transactions in journals and computerized systems from documents such as invoices, receipts and reports.

Reviewed bank account statements to reconcile accounts by documenting correct financial information in general ledger.

Monitored and tracked expenses to keep business on track with financial targets. Analyzed account information and trends for financial estimation report preparation and adjustments. Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records. Streamlined financial efficiencies by accurately processing bank reconciliations and delivering financial reporting. Followed detailed end of month accounting procedures to verify proper balancing of all accounts and readiness for new month.

Processed payroll, electronic deposits and employee pay adjustments. Accurately tracked, verified and approved accounts payable and accounts receivable invoices and total balances into financial software, conducting monthly balance sheet reviews to reconcile variances. Supported human resources by certifying and processing payroll, electronic deposits and pay adjustments while distributing checks with zero lag time.

Reconciled all bank and credit card accounts.

Increased efficiency and alleviated work loads by creating new Excel-based financial recording system. Completed payroll for 15 employees in paychex, keeping detailed records for long-term accuracy. Handled payroll services for15 employees successfully24times annually . Maintained accounts receivable documentation electronically and on paper. Handled cash and deposits using proper accounting procedures and documentation. Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.

Operated quickbooks to enter financial data and compile reports. Communicated with Associate/Financial Pastor about discrepancies and devised plans to reconcile financial issues.

Reviewed and calculated payroll to ensure timely disbursement of paychecks. Implemented corrective actions by mitigating financial discrepancies, saving money and diminishing system flaws through project completion.

Improved accounting system efficiency and effectiveness by inspecting account books and recording transactions to optimize processes.

Reconciled bank statements and credit cards monthly. Tracked expenses and entered deposits while reconciling monthly bank accounts to verify accuracy. Activity Fund Bookkeeper/Sandia HS / Albuquerque Public Schools - Albuquerque, NM 07/1999 - 07/2012 Reconciled monthly checks for accurate bank statement distribution. Maintained current understanding of state and federal accounting procedures to prevent any legal or compliance issues.

Suggested key operational changes to improve performance such as extracting financial data from various reporting systems.

Diminished financial discrepancies by accurately recording and tracking expenses and income while organizing bank deposits and statements.

Identified major accounting errors by creating automated cross-referencing processes. Charged expenses to appropriate accounts by evaluating billing transactions and recording entries. Reported sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices. Reconciled bank statements and credit cards monthly. Maintained accounts receivable documentation electronically and on paper. Handled cash and deposits using proper accounting procedures and documentation. Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records. Developed and implemented bookkeeping policies and procedures to improve department workflow. Improved accounting system efficiency and effectiveness by inspecting account books and recording transactions to optimize processes.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information. Maintained financial records for 125 accounts.

Analyzed account information and trends for financial estimation report preparation and adjustments. Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.

Coordinated budget information by assessing estimated income and expenses as well as historical budgets. Strategies long-term business needs, utilized customer feedback for process improvements. Mitigated financial discrepancies by preparing bank reconciliations, managing field audits and reviewing accounting records for accuracy.

Prepared documents for financial audits and presented audit findings to internal audit dept. Verified, allocated and posted transactions in journals and computerized systems from documents such as invoices, receipts and reports.

T-VI - Main Campus, Albuquerque 05/1982

Accounting Technician

Del Norte High School - Albuquerque, NM 06/1978

High School Diploma

Volunteer

Animal Humane of NM. Working in their thrift store and as a foster to animals. International Student Ministry @ UNM. A friendship partner, donating items for incoming students. Love Inc. as a bookkeeper. until company folded 2018. Mission trips and outreach to communities in Ecuador, Turkey, Mexico and Belize-(Operation Christmas Child)

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