KRISTEN CAHILL
New Britain, CT ***** 413-***-**** *****************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Meticulous Full Charge Bookkeeper with advanced accounting, mathematical and QuickBooks expertise. Successful at keeping accounts current and accurate for compliant financial recordkeeping. Well-organized, diligent, and focused professional. SKILLS
●Bookkeeping
●Accounts payable
●Accounts receivable
●Payroll and budgeting
●Credit and collections
●Intuit Quickbooks
●Customer service
●Database Administration
●Account Reconciliation
●GAAP
●Financial Reporting
●Policies
●Research
●Spreadsheets
●Human Resources
●Organizational skills
●Clear oral/written communication
●Excellent multi-tasking ability
●Expense Reporting and Tracking
WORK HISTORY
Accounting Specialist / Purchasing, 05/2023 to Present Yoke Tax - Remote
●Recording and Categorizing day to day transactions
●New Client Onboarding
●Payroll
●Monthly Reconcilliation
●Financial Reporting
Accounting Specialist / Purchasing, 09/2022 to 02/2023 Metal Finishing Technologies – Bristol, CT
●Research potential vendors
●Compare and Evaluate Vendor Quotes
●Prepare Purchase Orders
●Place inventory orders and ensure timely delivery
●Inventory Management
●Accounts Payable
●3-Way Invoice matching
●Enter vendor invoices into system
●Account Reconciliation
●Accounts Receivable
●Prepare financial reports
●Receive inventory into database
●Control petty cash
Office Manager / Bookkeeper, 10/2016 to 9/2021
JH Metal Finishing LLC – New Britain, CT
●Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies
●Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation in QuickBooks
●Drafted resources and manuals for employee reference
●Automated office operations for managing customer correspondence, payment scheduling, record tracking and data communications
●Managed company inventory and placed new supply orders
●Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives
●Knowledge of Federal and State mandates to assess compliance across all areas of operation
●Solicited vendor quotes to determine optimal material purchase pricing
●Entered invoice data into QuickBooks and updated details including customer contact and billing information to keep files current
●Trained staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices
●Completed account reconciliation
●Completed month-end and year-end tasks and reporting
●Completed weekly payroll and payroll liability and deductions
●Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs using Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Docs
●Created and finalized government contracts.
●Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records.
●Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
●Developed internal requirements which complied with NADCAP and ISO standards. Call Center Agent, 01/2016 to 01/2017
Working Solutions
●Documented customer inquiries and feedback in the company database
●Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints
●Addressed customer problems by researching and resolving concerns through effective listening skills
●Pursued opportunities to advance customer relation skills and further enhance customer satisfaction in every interaction
●Accurately documented calls and caller information and made updates to data if needed
●Assessed customer account information to determine current issues and potential solutions
●Handled escalated customer service concerns to preserve revenue streams
●Maintained strong call control and quickly worked through scripts to address problems
●Met and exceeded call speed, accuracy, and volume benchmarks on a consistent basis
●Used electronic documentation, reference tools, and automated training to drive customer service ratings
●Corresponded with customers via phone, email, and chat feature Office Manager, 01/2005 to 04/2011
RP3 Canvas – New Britain, CT
●Oversaw day-to-day office operations including receiving and organizing correspondences, answering incoming calls, and creating business letters and records
●Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation in QuickBooks while maintaining case costs and billing processes
●Automated office operations for managing customer correspondences, payment scheduling, record tracking, and data communications
●Managed company inventory and placed new supply orders
●Entered invoice data into QuickBooks and updated details including customer contact and billing information to keep files current
●Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism, and performance objectives
●Wrote professional business correspondences to maintain strong lines of communication
●Knowledge of Federal and State mandates to assess compliance across all areas of operation
●Managed company budget to handle all needs including inventory, vendor services, and operational costs
●Drafted resources and manuals for employee reference
●Solicited vendor quotes to determine optimal material purchase pricing
●Developed long-term budgets covering inventory, new equipment, maintenance, and operational costs
●Completed account reconciliation
●Completed month-end and year-end tasks and reporting
●Completed weekly payroll and payroll liability and deductions
●Handled all incoming business and client requests for information.
●Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets, and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs using Microsoft Word and Excel.
●Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current, and compliant financial records.
●Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments. CERTIFICATIONS
● QUICKBOOKS PROADVISOR
● BILL.COM