Accounting Administrator & Bookkeeper

Lynda Lawson

Accounting Administrator / Bookkeeper

Experienced Accounting Administrator and Bookkeeper with a strong background supporting US government entities and managing multiple client accounts. Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate financial records, reconcile accounts, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with US federal and state requirements. Skilled in leading accounting operations, supervising teams, and improving financial processes. Committed to delivering high-quality bookkeeping and accounting support for international clients and able to align working hours with US or Australian teams. 916-***-****

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Rocklin

Skills

General Ledger Quick Books Level 1 & Level 2 Certified Quicken Software Access Database Word Excel Skills

Experience

Accounting Administrator I Specialist, Retirement Annuitant 2018 - 2024 Employment Deveopment Dept 722 Capitol Mall, # 6099 Sacramento, CA Brought EDD’s accounting registers in compliance with the FISCal statewide system Built a database to replace an accounting Excel spreadsheet for income and disbursements Led Cash Database re-build process

Maintained accurate financial records and ensured up-to-date bookkeeping Supported financial reporting and compliance with government standards Accounting Administrator I Specialist, Retirement Annuitant 2016 - 2018 Fiscal Departmen 2000 Evergreen St, Sacramento, CA Learned and practiced operations of various modules within the FISCal system Set up projects, prepared journals, and deposits

Managed bookkeeping workflows and maintained financial data integrity Accounting Administrator 1 Supervisor, First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

2008 - 2010

Education Dept 1430 N St, Sacramento, CA

Managed the Federal Funds Unit of 8 staff

Reviewed employee work including time reporting sheets and remittance advices for federal draws Reviewed quarterly federal reports for the US Department of Education Prepared financial statements submitted to the State Controller's Office Ensured compliance with federal and state accounting requirements Accounting Administrator I Specialist, First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

2006 - 2008

Water Resources Cntrl Bd Ca 1001 I St# 14, Sacramento, CA Led Federal Funds Unit for federal grants

Coordinated with Budget Office and prepared federal draw downs Prepared quarterly federal reports and ensured accurate accruals Prepared financial statements for the Federal Trust Fund Recorded entries in CALSTARS Accounting System

Maintained all desk procedures and documented processes Accounting Administrator, First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1996 - 2006

Employment Development Dept 722 Capitol Mall # 5098, Sacramento, CA Cash Management Consultant for Welfare to Work and Workforce Investment Act Programs Tracked sub grants and contracts against federal funds Determined carry-forward funds for each fiscal year Coordinated with Program Office and Budget Office

Prepared quarterly federal reports and annual financial statements Accounting Administrator, First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1990 - 1996

Employment Development Dept 722 Capitol Mall# 5098, Sacramento, CA Supervised Cash Control Unit of 7 employees

Reviewed daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual work products Ensured adherence to federal and state guidelines

Prepared quarterly reports and assisted in year-end accruals Education

Accounting, Associate's Degree 1976

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