HEATHER GATES

Bookkeeper

Clyde, NC *****

adxfpx@r.postjobfree.com

+1-828-***-****

Highly Motivated, Self-starter, Driven to Deliver Unbeatable Results while maintaining a client centered focus and an impeccable attention to detail. QuickBooks ProAdvisor certified working towards advanced certification.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Virtual Bookkeeper

Reconciled Right Bookkeeping Services - Clyde, NC

March 2020 to Present

• Work with several small businesses in setting-up their financials in QuickBooks Online, doing clean-ups, and providing other bookkeeping and/or payroll services if needed.

• QuickBooks ProAdvisor certified along with experience with Ignition, Dext, Gusto, and Melio.

• Currently earning BS in Accounting on the path to being qualified to sit for the CPA exam. Bartender/server

Fatz cafe - Marion, NC

September 2017 to March 2020

• Experience with high volume and exceptional customer service

• Increased alcohol sales by 17%

• Lowered bar costs by 8%

• Communicated with management on inventory levels and guest satisfaction FOH Manager

Country vineyard cafe - Maggie Valley, NC

October 2014 to June 2017

• Hired, trained, and all onboarding paperwork for FOH staff

• Increased sales by 12.5% overall

• Reduced food costs and alcohol costs

• Maintained accurate bookkeeping for business as well as submitted payroll to accountant weekly Server/Manager

Papertown Grill - Canton, NC

November 2013 to October 2014

• Responsible for overseeing, scheduling, and maintaining a staff of up to ten employees

• Increased sales by promoting the business and redefining the way the company presented itself to its customer base

Lead Server

Deans Haywood Cafe - Waynesville, NC

March 2010 to October 2013

• Wait on tables while providing exceptional customer service

• Trained all new servers

• Accurately maintained the bookkeeping for the business while working with the accountant Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Western Governors University - North Carolina

December 2021 to Present

GED in General

AB-TECH - Asheville, NC

2001 to 2001

Skills

• Bartending

• Restaurant management

• Customer service (10+ years)

• Bookkeeping (6 years)

• Payroll

• Microsoft Excel

• Sales

• Microsoft Word

• QuickBooks

• Bank Reconciliation

• Accounts Receivable

• Accounts Payable

• Accounting

• Supervising experience

• CRM software

• Balance Sheet Reconciliation

• Trello

• Asana

• Communication skills

• Account Reconciliation

• Journal Entries

• Xero

• Math

• General Ledger Reconciliation

• General Ledger Accounting

• Financial Statement Preparation

• GAAP

Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-gates83

Certifications and Licenses

QuickBooks

April 2021 to April 2023

QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certified

Intuit bookkeeping certification

December 2022 to Present

Intuits bookkeeping certification

Assessments

Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel — Expert

June 2022

Knowledge of various Microsoft Excel features, functions, and formulas Full results: Expert

Managing accounts in QuickBooks — Expert

January 2023

Using QuickBooks software to manage business financials Full results: Expert

Bookkeeping — Expert

January 2023

Calculating and determining the accuracy of financial data Full results: Expert

Managing accounts in QuickBooks — Expert

January 2023

Using QuickBooks software to manage business financials Full results: Expert

Principles of accounting — Expert

February 2023

Preparing financial records according to federal policies Full results: Expert

Project timeline management — Expert

February 2023

Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables Full results: Expert

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