Accounting Services:Provide invoicing, bill-paying, credit card and bank reconciliations, calculation and payment of payroll and sales taxes, and financial statement preparation. Utilize QuickBooks Pro 2020 and Excel 2010.Also assist with research projects, errands, appointments, and special assignments.

Business Growth:Operated a successful commercial printing business for twenty-three years in the South Denver metro area. Increased annual sales from $200,000 to $1.2 million in a twelve-year period.Accounting Operations:Maintained entire accounting system (with QuickBooks Pro) including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, tax returns (payroll and sales), sales forecasts, and financial statements.Business Operations:Contracted with providers for health, workmen's compensation, and business insurance.Customer Retention:Ensured customer satisfaction by addressing customers' needs which resulted in very low attrition. Created strong relationships with customers and those they referred by building trust and rapport.Project Development:Advised customers about the best way to achieve the highest quality printing for the lowest cost. Converted conceptual product features into effective designs on printed collateral in order to convey each customer's message.Staff supervision:Hired, trained, supervised, and reviewed full-time hourly employees to achieve daily deadlines for customers' high quality printed materials. Directed part-time telemarketing staff.

Participated in the design, market research/analysis, financing, and production of Bangle Hangall (a unique earring and jewelry organizer). Responsible for accounting and sales/marketing.

Practice Management: Handled clients' accounting needs ranging from paying bills and reconciling bank statements to preparing financial statements and year-end tax returns.

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Operations: Maintained accounts payable system. Processed, analyzed, verified, and distributed monthly joint interest bills. Prepared monthly lease operating expense and authorization for expenditure reports. Prepared quarterly payout status reports.

Project Analysis in the Mining and Coal Division:Maintained control over capital budget on individual authorization for expenditure basis. Reviewed project performance. Analyzed project cost ledgers. Assisted in budget and profit plan preparation, along with capital expenditure forecasts.

Sales Analysis:Planned timely sales forecasts. Prepared merchandise cost allocations and weekly reports on best-selling merchandise. Staff Supervision and Evaluation:Planned daily sales goals, reviewed, and evaluated performance of sales associates.