Prepared and reviewed monthly financial and income statements as a step in the preparation of monthly Grant Source billings.Developed and maintained strong relationships with Grant Source clients providing exceptional customer service and addressing any concerns or issues promptly. Refined allocation, budget and projection spreadsheets to improve the efficiency of the data entry and calculations.Performed detailed account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner.Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets by analyzing historical data and forecasting future trends, then modified budgets as needed throughout the fiscal year. Prepared funding requests and program allocations then processed operating expense payments. Enhanced interdepartmental communications by serving as a liaison between the finance department and other departments regarding finance related matters.Assisted in the preparation of annual audit documentation.

• Prepared month-end, year-end financial statements and monthly sales/chemical reports ensuring accurate financial data.• Managed full-charge bookkeeping tasks including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory control.• Reconciled monthly bank statements to maintain financial accuracy and compliance with company standards.• Prepared and processed sales tax payments, reports and returns.

* Oversaw daily business operations, maintained business relationships with vendors, maintained office supplies inventory and supervised office employees.* Managed full-charge bookkeeping tasks including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory control for 6 retail stores.* Reconciled monthly bank/credit card statements to maintain financial accuracy and compliance with company standards.* Performed detailed account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner.* Prepared monthly and annual financial statements through Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet.* Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.* Created, maintained, and updated data in company sales and cash flow spreadsheets.* Attended meetings, seminars and workshops to enhance knowledge of bookkeeping functions and other job duties.* Resolved employee issues through active listening and open-ended questioning.* Mentored office employees on proper administrative procedures and how to use programs such as QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook keeping operations consistent and efficient for maximum performance.* Maintained up-to-date knowledge on permits, certificates, licenses and documents mandatory for business operations.* Prepared census reports for company 401k and ESOP plans and processed employees 401k contributions.* Calculated and processed sales tax payments, reports, and returns.

I use QuickBooks Premier Retail 2016 to manage the books for several small retail stores.These past few years I have also used QuickBooks Online to manage the books for various small business.From 2000 to 2008, I used QuickBooks Premier 2008 and QuickBooks Pro 2006 to control accounts for 2 optometrist's offices, an online construction safety course company, a mobile food vendor, a real-estate investor, 4 doctor's offices, a large non-profit organization, a silk floral designer, and a commercial property landlord. My duties for all companies included but were not limited to the following: Reconcile monthly bank and credit card statements. Prepare month and year-end financial statements and closing reports. Perform full-charge bookkeeping duties: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger.

Instructed students in a laboratory setting on the ReMACS Inventory Management Back Office system, the RealWorld accounting system, manual and electronic spreadsheets, as well as purchasing, receiving, storing, and issuing restaurant products. Assisted in receipt of deliveries to Hotel & Restaurant Department.

Controlled accounts for 2 retail computer stores consisting of 20+ employees and over $1,000,000 monthly sales volume. Reconciled monthly bank statements. Prepared month-end, year-end and sales reports. Performed full-charge bookkeeping duties: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory.

Implemented a new $1.3 million accounts receivable and billing system as part of a special projects team. Collected data from manufacturing plants, accounts receivable and billing clerks. Worked with mfg. plant personnel and programmers to create billing, order entry and inventory tracking system. Prepared, entered, and verified test data. Wrote documentation and trained end users. Valued inventories, balanced purchases, valued product, prepared and processed claims, analyzed manufacturing plants profit and loss statements. Reconciled general ledger, month-end and year-end accounts. Prepared sales documents for billing, calculated and distributed sales reports. Monitored statistical reports, balanced sales to shipments, designed computer spreadsheets for statistical reports, performed data-entry, and implemented special projects.