Deborah Russell
Old Fort, NC *****
*********@***.***
Professional Summary
Accomplished accounting manager with 15+ years of experience in financial management and team leadership. Expert in accounts receivable and payable, payroll processing, and financial reporting, consistently ensuring accuracy and compliance. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and managing employee benefits programs. Skilled in QuickBooks and cloud-based accounting systems, dedicated to driving financial success and supporting organizational growth. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Accounting Manager
East-West, INC-Fletcher, NC
January 2009 to Present
• Bank Reconcilation for multiple accounts
• Managed 3 employees for accuracy
• Invoice through several different platforms
• Keep records of invoices and support documents
• Process weekly payroll including deductions
• Administer benefit programs for employees, including health, dental, vision, and accident plans.
• Reconcile accounts on a daily basis and create daily reports for the President of the company.
• Maintain and order supplies as needed
• Perform month-end closings
• Manage all aspects of accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments and invoices
• Implement changes to insure time efficiency
• Perform human resources functions by maintaining employee records
• Process payments to outside vendors
Office Manager / Bookkeeper
All Star Roofing-Old Fort, NC
September 2002 to February 2020
• Calculate, prepare, and issue estimates and invoices
• Issued weekly checks to subcontractors and vendors
• Complete and submit tax returns
• Calculate estimates with a breakdown of each item to be purchased
• Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable
• Save customers approximately 15% by performing price comparisons of materials
• Issued 1099's to subcontractors
• Accurately entered transacations into Quickbooks
• Maintain Accounts Receivables
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Back Yard Bar-Swannanoa, NC
October 2014 to September 2019
• Recorded hundreds of itemized sales receipts monthly into Quickbooks
• Recorded all expenses into Quickbooks
• Composed monthly financial statements
• Prepared yearly tax returns
Education
Accounting (Master's degree)
Ashford University-Clinton, IA
June 2012 to May 2018
Accounting (Associate of Science)
Asheville - Buncombe Community College-Asheville, NC 2005 to 2007
Skills
• Month-end close
• Accounts payable and receivable management
• Leadership
• QuickBooks
• Cash reconciliation
• Accounting software
• Financial compliance
• Accrual accounting
• Microsoft Office
• Account reconciliation
• Attention to detail
• Financial reporting - Financial reporting experience (3-5 years)
• Supervising experience
• Individual tax
• Tax preparation software
• Benefits administration
• Neclient Accounting CS Software
• Human resources
• Payroll processing