Summary
Experienced and ethical accountant with strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting practices. Highly proficient in QuickBooks (online and desktop) and Excel. Key strengths include independent problem solving and attention to detail. Able to manage multiple clients (both remote and on-site), providing high quality work in an efficient and professional manner. Excellent written/verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Eager to meet and exceed client expectations and able to work in a dynamic and changing environment. Certified ProAdvisor, Quickbooks Online. Experienced with cloud-based tools such as Bill.com, Dropbox, Skype for Business, T-Sheets, GoToMeeting, Zoom, Microsoft Office 365, Sharepoint, Evernote, and Google Apps.
Relevant Skills
Full charge multi-client bookkeeping for remote and on-site small business clients
Accounts payable and accounts receivable
Balance sheet accounts reconciliation (cash, asset, liability and equity accounts)
Payroll processing (ADP, Gusto, Quickbooks Full Service payroll)
Monthly, quarterly and annual financial report preparation
Journal entry and month-end and year-end adjustments
Client onboarding and monthly financial review meetings
Business and personal income tax preparation; Form 1099 preparation
Sales tax reporting and filing
Key Accomplishments
Identified almost $9,000 in payments posted to undeposited funds account but not deposited to the bank, allowing business owner to obtain replacement checks and deposit the revenue.
Implemented a new accounts receivable system using QuickBooks online to email invoices and receive credit card payments, greatly reducing the number of late payments and significantly improving the cash flow position of the client. Converted vast majority of transactions to paperless workflow.
Converted client from ‘old fashioned’, paper-based method of accounting to modern, computer-based accounting system, leading to reduction in accounting errors and improvement in efficiency of operations.
Experience
Supporting Strategies, remote position Jan 2018-present
Financial Services Associate (Jan 2018- June 2020), Senior Associate (July 2020-present)
Coastal Cloud Accounting, Virginia Beach, VA Jan 2017-Dec 2019
Multi-client Accountant and Quickbooks Online consultant
Liberty Tax Service, Virginia Beach, VA Jan 2011-Dec 2017
Multi-client Bookkeeper, Tax Preparer and Tax School Instructor
BAMB, LLC, Virginia Beach, VA Sept 2010- Dec 2017
Bookkeeper and Office Administrator
Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia, PA September 2001-March 2008
Program Associate (2001-2006), Program Officer (2006-2008)
Urban Institute, Washington, DC September 1998-August 2001
Research Associate
Fox Health Policy Consultants, Washington, DC June 1996-August 1998
Senior Research Associate
Health Care Quality Alliance, Washington, DC January 1996-May 1996
Program Officer
The White House, National Economic Council, Washington, DC September 1995-December 1995
Intern
U.S. Congress, Office of Technology Assessment, Washington, DC June 1995-August 1995
Research Assistant
Center for Food and Nutrition Policy, Washington, DC September 1994-January 1995
Junior Fellow
Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, Boston, MA November 1992-August 1994
Administrative Assistant
Education
Bryant and Stratton College 2015
Certificate in Accounting. Grade for all coursework: A
Georgetown University, Washington, DC 1996
Master's degree in Public Policy. Grade point average: 3.8/4.0
Boston University, Boston, MA 1991
Bachelor’s degree in Economics. Grade point average: 3.5/4.0