Bookkeeper

HEATHER SCHMEETS

Fargo, ND Open to Remote Opportunities ***************@*******.*** 701-***-**** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

QuickBooks ProAdvisor and accounting professional with 10+ years of experience in full-cycle bookkeeping, construction accounting, and multi-client environments. Skilled in accounts payable and receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, job costing, month-end close, financial reporting, journal entries, 1099 preparation, payroll support, and financial cleanup. Experienced managing multiple priorities independently in both remote and office environments while maintaining accurate, deadline-driven financial records.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Full-Cycle Bookkeeping Construction Accounting Job Costing Accounts Payable & Receivable Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations General Ledger Month-End Close Financial Statements Journal Entries Project Draws 1099 Preparation Sales Tax Payroll Support Multi-Entity Accounting QuickBooks Online & Desktop Buildertrend Microsoft Excel PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Office Admin / Bookkeeper

Building Concepts LLC - Horace, ND July 2025 - Present

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting operations for a $1M+ construction company, including AP/AR, invoicing, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close.

• Perform 10+ monthly bank and credit card reconciliations and research discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.

• Track project costs, assist with job costing, and support project draw requests, bids, and estimates.

• Coordinate vendor invoices, payments, credits, and supporting documentation across active construction projects.

• Prepare financial statements and organize accounting records to support management decision-making and year-end reporting. Bookkeeping Associate

Eide Bailly - Remote November 2022 - April 2025

• Managed bookkeeping responsibilities for multiple clients in a fully remote environment while meeting project budgets, turnaround times, and deadlines.

• Completed month-end close activities, including bank and balance-sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger account analysis.

• Coded and recorded bank activity and other bookkeeping transactions accurately across client accounts.

• Prepared sales tax reports and 1099, 1098, 1096, and related tax forms.

• Provided backup support across the bookkeeping team and responded to changing client and workload priorities. Accountant

Archway Marketing - Fargo, ND February 2021 - October 2022

• Reviewed and analyzed general ledger accounts and prepared journal entries with supporting documentation.

• Produced daily, weekly, monthly, and ad hoc financial reporting using internal reporting systems and tools.

• Supported month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close while consistently meeting corporate deadlines.

• Created and maintained standard operating procedures and supported audit requests requiring process documentation and accountability.

• Cross-trained on primary and backup responsibilities in a fast-paced accounting environment. Title Clerk / Accounting Assistant

Outlet Recreation - Fargo, ND January 2020 - February 2021

• Processed vehicle licensing, title transfers, registrations, and ownership documentation across multiple states.

• Supported accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, data entry, warranty claims, and inventory registration. Office Administrator / Bookkeeper

Elite Industries LLC - Fargo, ND March 2018 - December 2019

• Managed AP/AR, payroll, invoicing, billing, bank reconciliations, project material ordering, and project scheduling.

• Supported construction project bids and managed invoice documentation, including coding, lien waivers, and compliance requirements.

• Managed business licenses and insurance records and assisted with year-end financial preparation for outside CPAs.

• Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for owners, investors, and lenders. CERTIFICATIONS

QuickBooks ProAdvisor Notary Public

Contact this candidate