Bookkeeper

MELISSA CARRUTHERS

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Monroe, CT *6468

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OBJECTIVE/CAREER: Seeking a position that will further enhance my experience for career growth in the Accounting field.

EXPERIENCE:

9/2006 – 6/2012 Accurate Accounts – Fairfield, CT

BOOKKEEPER/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Accounts Payable – Responsible for on-time processing of bill payments for multiple clients, recording and maintaining Accounts Payable transactions, documents and vendor records.

Accounts Receivable/Banking – Responsible for recording weekly sales for a successful local restaurant, processing of all cash receipts, credit card transactions and house account billing. In charge of preparing and making bank deposits resulting from weekly sales, preparing weekly sales analysis/reports and making journal entries of the sales figures into QuickBooks. Responsible for daily reconciliation of checking account and monthly reconciliation of other various accounts. In charge of processing payments received, making bank deposits, data entry and maintaining records for other various clients. Received authorized access to pass-worded accounts and financial information for multiple clients.

Payroll – Processing payroll for restaurant employees through QuickBooks.

Customer Service/Other Duties – Responsible for answering phones, filing and incoming/outgoing mail.

6/2003 – 12/2011 Authentic Plumbing, LLC – Stratford, CT

BOOKKEEPER/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Accounts Payable – Responsible for on-time bill payments, recording and maintaining Accounts Payable transactions, documents and vendor records.

Accounts Receivable/Banking – Responsible for billing customers for plumbing services rendered. Recording of all cash receipts and application to the proper accounts. Updating and maintaining all customer documents and records. Responsible for preparing bank deposits, data entry and reconciliation of all bank accounts including credit accounts. Received authorized access to pass-worded accounts and financial information.

Customer Service/Other Duties – Responsible for answering phones, filing and incoming/outgoing mail.

3/2000 – 12/2002 Heritage Property Management

BOOKKEEPER/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Accounts Payable – Responsible for the on-time payment of all bills including; mortgage payments, taxes, utilities, credit accounts, suppliers, subcontractors and other expenses.

Accounts Receivable/Banking – Responsible for processing monthly rents due for several properties. Recording of all cash receipts and application to the proper accounts. Processed cash transactions including cash receipts, bank deposits and transfers. Received check signing authority and authorized use of credit accounts. Responsible for reconciliation of all checking and credit accounts, data entry of all transactions.

Customer Service/Other Duties – Responsible for answering phones, filing and incoming/outgoing mail. Providing a variety of analysis reports. Maintaining all documents and records. Managed the owner’s personal finances. Simultaneously provided similar services to the following company, also owned by the same person.

3/2000 – 12/2001 Heritage Services, LLC – Easton, CT

BOOKKEEPER/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Involved in most aspects of daily operations including; Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking, payroll, purchasing, customer service, filing and incoming/outgoing mail.

11/1993 – 2/2000 Domestic Cleaning Service – Rowayton, CT

OWNER

Operated a small domestic cleaning service. Received keys and alarm access codes to customer’s homes, proving myself to be trustworthy, responsible and reliable.

10/1991 – 10/1993 CONNECT Computer Corporation – Fairfield, CT

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Involved in all aspects of daily operations including, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking, inventory and warranty tracking of all equipment bought and sold, purchasing, shipping, receiving and customer service.

TOOLS:

Accounting Software – QuickBooks Pro, QuickBooks Contractor Edition, Quicken

Applications Software – Microsoft Word and Excel

Operating Environment – Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows XP

EDUCATION:

Butler Business School – Bridgeport, CT

Executive Secretarial Program

Honors recipient – Graduated 1991

Accounting awards recipient

SKILLS:

Proficient in QuickBooks software

Capable of working independently

Strong communication skills

Excellent math skills

Ability to multitask

Attention to detail

Well organized

Internet navigation skills

REFERENCES:

Will be furnished upon request.

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