Accounting/Payroll

Deborah Betz

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303-***-**** mobile

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Westminster, CO 80031

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Summary of Qualifications

A dynamic, results-oriented employee with excellent qualifications to excel as an Assistant for any Accounting/Bookkeeping Function or Payroll Administrator. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, interfacing easily with individuals at all professional and age levels and from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. Will foster a creative work environment in which others can grow and excel. Extensive experience in all phases of accounting, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, monthly reconciliations of General Ledger accounts to provide for timely month end closings. Preparation of Financial Statements to include Balance Sheet Accounts and Income Statements. Payroll for a staff of 250, track and maintain 401 (k) and Profit Sharing.

Key Strengths Include:

• Highly focused with exceptional organizational skills.

• Outstanding problem-solving skills to include accurate and insightful assessments.

• Excel at implementing ideas and controls to improve accounting and operational productivity and efficiency

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Education

2003 Associates in Accounting/Business

Experience

March, 2008 – November, 2009 Assistant to Controller/Payroll

Mile High Marketplace 7007 E. 88th Avenue, Henderson, CO 80640

Management and training of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable

Processing of Payroll for staff of 250 using ADP services to include garnishments, benefit deductions, etc.

Journal entries for proper reconciliations of General Ledger accounts, payable accruals

Preparation of Monthly Financial Statements

Manage and oversee 401 (k) and Profit Sharing for employees including new enrollees

Preparation of Sales and Use Tax returns for Marketplace as well as Subsidiary Specialty Shops

Keep all food, auto, liquor and tax licenses current and up to date

Reconcile and manage cash for 4 different ATM locations within Marketplace and 1 at Denver Ritz Carlton

Monitor & track all credit card charges & travel expenses made by company employees

Use of daily online banking activities

Maintain and organize record storage warehouse with regard to record retention schedules as required

Assist various outside auditors with Liability Insurance, Workers Comp, Payroll, Accounting Audits

January, 1996 – March, 2008 Assistant to Director of Finance/Payroll

Mile High Flea Market, Inc 7007 E. 88th Avenue, Henderson, CO 80640

Preparation of daily accounting report for daily deposits and enter into General Ledger

Accounts Payable – preparation of vouchers, entering into accounting system, approving & printing checks

Reconcile and manage cash for 4 different ATM locations within Flea Market

Processing payroll for staff of 300 using ADP services to include garnishments, benefit deductions, etc.

Monitor and track banking activities and credit card payments

Preparation of monthly Sales and Use tax returns

Assist in managing & monitoring company 401 (k) and Profit Sharing plan and performing bonus calculations

Assist in month end closing process and reconciliations

Skills

• Operations of Accounting and Payroll Software

• Use of Excel and Word

• Proficient in 10 key and math skills

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

• Exemplary people and communication skills

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