Jen George
Business Cell: 910-***-****
email: ******************@*****.***
Occupational Goal:
To provide professional remote / occasional onsite services consisting of full charge bookkeeping, accounting, finance office management, administration, customer service, training and simplified systems assessment to owners needing long/short term, part time or per diem assistance. I am analytical and pay strong attention to details while upholding the utmost integrity within my profession. I work on a freelance, subcontractor basis saving the owner on employment overhead costs and work on a 1099 basis. My hourly rate is average in the industry as an employee with the burden costs and less than half or more of an accounting firm. I am available for relocation and travel. I have a fully equipped home office. I am more than willing to sign non-compete and confidentiality agreements. Experience / Education:
Over 15 years of managerial finance office, administrative, general business, sales, operations management, financial systems set up and full charge bookkeeping / accounting/human resources experience. My field of expertise is in public works and private commercial construction but have experience in all industries. Job cost, planning and development, monthly closing (and all journal entries, bank reconciliations, profit and loss and balance sheet entries, accruals), creating monthly closeout procedures when multiple software’s are used, GAAP implementation, custom financial reporting, sales and use tax returns (all states and jurisdictions), payroll and all required tax filings and deposits, royalties, FAET Excise Tax, general liability and workers compensation audits, foreign entity setup/compliance, maintaining corporate minutes and legal documents and systems analysis to create and implement effective, simple, accurate accounting offices. I specialize in multi-company entities creating company files and setup chart of accounts with various software systems while always working with your CPA to ensure it is what they want to effectively oversee operations. I began as an entry level administrative assistant
/bookkeeper and have hands on experience at every level capable of overseeing in a supervisory role, as well as performing and training, all tasks through to yearend tax returns which I do not file. I can cleanup an accounting office which has been operating inadequately and work with owners to ensure they have all they need and accurate financial reporting to operate and build their businesses. I can recreate companies from their bank statements when necessary. My references are the CPA's and business owners I've worked and trained with over the years which is the best experience you can receive.
I attended Dutchess Community College as a Liberal Arts Major. Studies included biology, psychology, sociology, economics, statistics, forensics, accounting and business law. I've attended classes and seminars for business administration, taxes and human resources. I worked with a local PEO to strengthen payroll, human resource and risk management skills. I have a strong legal background and can set up corporations and register with all tax departments and states saving on the cost of a CPA or Attorney. I specialize in Sales and Use Tax filings multi state and jurisdictions and also file and manage foreign entity filings across the United States. Experience has been in construction, design/build, manufacturing, firearms, hospitality, restaurant retail, landscaping, e-commerce, publishing, janitorial, maintenance, legal, architecture, wholesale/retail food, skincare, health/wellness/beauty industries. Their gross sales range from $250,000.00 - 42 Million. Computer Skills:
I am capable of operating and programming reports within any accounting software, but have extensive experience with all Quickbooks software, Timberline, Sage / Peachtree, Netsuite, MAS 90, Great Plains (Darwin & Thinkware Modified), several restaurant POS software’s, Bill.com, Expensify and Diamond Management Systems (with Digital Dining), more recently Function Point. I am highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, internet searches, EFT/ACH initiation and direct deposit software's. I specialize in job cost and custom financial reporting. Work History:
May 2005 - Present: Freelance bookkeeper/accounting and business management consultant. I also act at times as an executive assistant in addition to the financial role. For ethical reasons I never work with two businesses in the same window of time who are competitive within a specific industry and in the same demographic area. Employment History:
Meyer Contracting Corporation: Accounting Manager / Full Charge Bookkeeper. Reported directly to the President. Responsible for all accounting functions for a $15-$17 Million Dollar Corporation performing NYS Public Works projects, bonded private commercial and residential projects. Other duties included employee benefit administration, public works and private fringe remittances and auditing within the trust, quarterly tax preparation, all year end compilations. I was responsible for continual, internal audit of the general ledger and adjusting journal entries. Direct contact to CPA's for year end and midyear reviews and audits. Dealt first hand with all loan officers and banking contacts regarding all line and letter of credit renewals and management. Reason for leaving: I needed more flexibility to balance my career and children. Dutchess Golf and Country Club: Business Office Manager. Responsible for all referenced above with an emphasis on monthly budgeted amounts vs. yearend operating budget actual figures. Reported directly to Board of Directors Elect President Daniel Hickey, Sr. and Treasurer Mark Dennis. Reason for leaving: childbirth. Hillside Homes and Development Corp. Reported directly to President and Vice President. Part time full charge bookkeeping position performing all duties referenced above. Reason for leaving: full time position offered with less travel time.
Eberhard Construction Company, Inc. Full charge bookkeeper responsible for three corporations and served as the president's executive assistant in addition to full charge bookkeeper. Reported directly to the Gary Eberhard. Duties were the same as referenced in Meyer Contracting Corporation, but we had a corporate controller in house. Reason for leaving: company went out of business. I subsequently worked for Gary Eberhard's new construction company JC Millbank, Inc.
Business and personal references furnished upon interview. Personal Interests: Faith in God, community service (focus on homelessness), injustice advocate, domestic violence advocate, homeschooling promoter, Waldorf Education, simplicity/minimalistic living, alternative health, wellness, integrative nutrition and lifestyle coaching, surfing/sailing and anything ocean.