TINA HOLDEN
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Bookkeeper and Office Manager with 10+ years of hands-on experience in accounting, procurement, and administrative management across telecommunications, manufacturing, and construction industries. Skilled in full-cycle accounts payable and receivable, contract negotiation, vendor management, expense reporting, and budgeting. Recognized for improving operational efficiency, streamlining purchasing processes, and supporting cross-functional teams through strong organizational and analytical. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Benton Technical Services – South Wilmington, IL
Bookkeeper / Office Manager Nov 2018 – Aug 2025
• Promoted from Procurement Specialist to Bookkeeper/Office Manager supporting 25 project managers within a high-volume telecommunications environment installing 5G infrastructure.
• Handled full-cycle accounts payable and receivable, including invoice coding, reconciliations, payment processing, and AP aging reports.
• Prepared check runs and ACH payments while tracking available funds and communicating weekly budget updates to the Controller.
• Audited contractor billing packets and 3rd-party invoices, reconciling supporting documentation and ensuring billing accuracy before submission to clients.
• Processed employee expense reports, company credit cards, and gas cards through Concur; categorized and reconciled reimbursements and departmental spending.
• Coordinated travel, leases, and housing for 40–50 out-of-state contractors, including setting up utilities and managing vendor payments.
• Procured all materials and supplies for field operations, managed vendor accounts, and maintained purchasing logs through Amazon and preferred suppliers.
• Assisted with monthly financial reporting, performed bank reconciliations, and prepared documentation for the CPA’s month-end close.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with finance and operations teams to ensure alignment with project budgets and deadlines. L. Surges Custom Woodwork – Joliet, IL
Office Manager Mar 2016 – Nov 2020
• Oversaw daily administrative and accounting operations including billing, payroll entry, and scheduling.
• Processed AP/AR transactions, maintained vendor files, and ensured timely invoice payments and collections.
• Prepared year-end 1099s, managed timekeeping data, and assisted with tax filings.
• Streamlined office procedures and created tracking systems that improved organization and reporting efficiency.
• Coordinated purchasing, maintained supply inventory, and negotiated vendor pricing to reduce costs.
• Supported HR functions such as interviewing, onboarding, and employee recordkeeping. Fulton Technologies, Inc. – Roselle, IL
Billing Clerk Jan 2013 – Mar 2015
• Prepared and processed customer invoices, verified purchase orders, and posted entries in accounting systems.
• Reconciled billing discrepancies and coordinated lien waivers for client accounts.
• Partnered with management to reduce billing errors and improve cash flow accuracy. Air National Guard
Administrative Specialist / Secretary to the Commander
• Provided administrative and clerical support to the Commander and senior staff.
• Maintained confidential documentation, prepared correspondence, and coordinated departmental communications.
SOFTWARE & SYSTEMS
QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, Concur, Microsoft Excel